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1.
  Do These Bands Make You Feel "Blue"?   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
There are several bands over multiple musical genres who have the word "blue" in their title. This is matching quiz where you match clues with the band name. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, workisboring, Feb 15 24
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Feb 15 24
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A Rainbow of Bands
  A Rainbow of Bands    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
These questions are about bands of all colours of the rainbow - plus a couple of extras, which fit the theme. Note that there is some UK bias to the quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Jun 06 16
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  Am I Blue?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Most of the bands presented in this quiz are blue, but at least one is not. Make out which is which. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, gentlegiant17, Jun 06 16
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  Coloured Bands   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A rainbow of colours in this quiz about musical groups. Ok, I can't seem to find too many 'Indigos' or 'Violets' so you will have to make do with the colours I could find.
Easier, 10 Qns, DaveH1960, Jun 06 16
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  The Singing Blues    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Simply match the Blue artists to their songs.
Average, 10 Qns, 480154st, Jul 21 22
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Jul 21 22
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  Black in the Name    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
See how many of these rock bands, (all of which feature the word "black" in their name),you are familiar with.
Average, 10 Qns, anthonyrock, Jun 06 16
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  Blue in the Name    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten questions about ten bands who've got Blue in their name.
Average, 10 Qns, anthonyrock, Jun 06 16
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8.
  Tickled Pink    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Choose whether my trivial bit of information is applicable to Pink Floyd, The Pink Fairies, The Pink Spiders, or simply to Pink (Alecia Beth Moore). I will use 'their' to refer to them all.
Average, 10 Qns, reedy, Jun 06 16
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  10 Questions about Colorful Band Names    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz that relates to colors in the names of bands. I will give you a song title and you will choose the band or artist that sings it.
Average, 10 Qns, cncwizard, Jun 06 16
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  Black Friday Music Edition    
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Black Friday only comes once a year but you can experience it today by matching these "Black" named bands and one of their signature songs.
Average, 15 Qns, GBfan, Oct 28 19
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Oct 28 19
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trivia question Quick Question
Alecia Beth Moore - best known for the singles 'Get the Party Started' and 'So What' - records under which colourful name?

From Quiz "Coloured Bands"




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  10 Questions on Colorful Band Names    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are a lot of bands out there with colors in their names. See how many you know.
Average, 10 Qns, Sarah606, Jun 06 16
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Colours in Band Names Trivia Questions
1. A Dutch band which had one major global hit. The song title was the name of a Roman goddess. And of a planet too. Which is this band?

From Quiz Am I Blue?

Answer: Shocking Blue

Shocking Blue were active between 1968 and 1974. Their 1970 hit "Venus" was a chart-topper in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Italy, Spain and the USA, and came close on many other countries - including their alma mater of Holland. None of the others made it near as big though.

2. What is the word that completes the name of the American rock band who had hits with songs such as "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" and "Burning for You" - Blue Oyster ________?

From Quiz Blue in the Name

Answer: Cult

Blue Oyster Cult released their first album in 1972 and are still together. Their best known song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" was released in 1976 and reached number 12 on the Billboard Top 100. "Burning for You" was released in 1981 and is taken from their album "Fire of Unknown Origin".

3. This band has had the legendary Ozzy Osbourne in and out of the band over the years, but they band finally scored their first number one hit in the US album charts in 2013, with their album "13". What is the name of this band?

From Quiz Black in the Name

Answer: Black Sabbath

The band's first album was released in 1970. To reach number one for the first time after a career spanning over forty years is testimony to the band's ongoing popularity. The album "13" also reached number one in the UK but this was not a first, as their 1970 album "Paranoid" had already reached that milestone. But with a gap of nearly forty-three years between two number one albums, this is also a record.

4. 'Dark Side of the Moon' and 'The Wall' should lead you to this British band; who are they?

From Quiz Coloured Bands

Answer: Pink Floyd

Of course it was 'Pink Floyd'. Formed in 1965, the band released one of the most famous albums in the world,'Dark Side of the Moon', in 1973. This album topped the Billboard 200 charts only for one week but remained in the chart for an incredible 741 (yes 741!) weeks, or over 14 years until 1988, only dropping off of the listings when the rules for entries were changed to exclude albums more than ten years old.

5. What was the colorful name of Ozzy Osbourne's groundbreaking band?

From Quiz Colorful Band Names

Answer: Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath formed in 1969. The original lineup was Ozzy Osbourne on vocals, Tony Iommi on guitar, Geezer Butler on bass and Bill Ward on drums. Since then over 20 other people have been members of Black Sabbath including: Vinny Appice, Mike Bordin, Ronnie James Dio, Ian and Ray Gillian, and Eric Singer.

6. Their debut album was entitled "Can't Take Me Home". Who?

From Quiz Tickled Pink

Answer: Pink

Pink's debut album, released in 2000, was entitled "Can't Take Me Home." Pink Floyd's debut album was released in 1967 and was called "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn". The Pink Fairies released their debut album, entitled "Never Never Land" in 1971. The Pink Spiders released an independent EP called "The Pink Spiders are Taking Over!" in 2004, then followed that up with their first studio album called "Hot Pink" in 2005.

7. A Scottish band named after a Steely Dan track. Among their hits you'll find "Real Gone Kid". Which is this band?

From Quiz Am I Blue?

Answer: Deacon Blue

As of 2015, Deacon Blue is still active. As years went by their material swayed from pop-rock to the alternative, enabled by their healthy fan base. The Steely Dan song in question is "Deacon Blues" out of their album "Aja" (1977).

8. This English Indie Rock band formed in 1993 and had several successful singles in the UK in the Brit-Pop era. Among their singles, one can find "If..."; "Slight Return" and "Solomon Bites the Worm". What is the name of the band?

From Quiz Blue in the Name

Answer: The Bluetones

The Bluetones' debut album "Expecting to Fly", released in 1996, reached number one on the UK album charts and was certified platinum. The single "Slight Return" is taken from this album. Other singles from this album were "Bluetonic" and "Cut Some Rug".

9. This band typifies the American Southern Rock movement of the 1970s. In fact it is named after the band's home state. What word completes the band's name - Black Oak ________ ?

From Quiz Black in the Name

Answer: Arkansas

Fronted by Jim "Dandy" Mungrum, who through his rasping voice, gives the band its distinctive sound, BOA had a successful string of album in the 1970s. Their 1973 single "Jim Dandy (to the Rescue)" was their highest charting song reaching number 25 in the US.

10. Mick Hucknall is the leader of this band who have been around since 1985. They have had hits with 'Holding Back the Years', 'If You Don't Know Me By Now' and 'Fairground'. Maybe they were named after Mick's hair; who are they?

From Quiz Coloured Bands

Answer: Simply Red

And yes they were named after Mick's hair. Allegedly they were originally called 'Red' until a mix up with a promoter who was told by Mick 'We're Red simply (just) Red' the posters appeared with the name 'Simply Red' and the name stuck.

11. What is the colorful name of the duo made up of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers?

From Quiz Colorful Band Names

Answer: Indigo Girls

When they tour Carol Isaacs (Hammond B-3, Wurlitzer, piano, accordion, penny whistle, recorder, percussion), Clare Kenny (acoustic and electric bass) and Brady Blade (drums and percussion) tour with them.

12. Their first compilation album was called "Flashback" Who?

From Quiz Tickled Pink

Answer: Pink Fairies

After The Pink Fairies had released three studio albums in 1971, 1972 and 1973, they released their first compilation album called "Flashback" in 1975. Pink Floyd put out their first compilation album, "The Best of Pink Floyd" in 1970, after having released four albums in 1967, 1968, and (two in) 1969. Pink released a compilation album in 2005 entitled "Missundaztood/Can't Take Me Home", which also happen to be the titles of her first two albums (released in 2001 and 2000, respectively). One other studio album came out in 2003, prior to the release of her first compilation album. At the time of this quiz (2016), the Pink Spiders have not released a compilation album.

13. An English band which pioneered in the introduction of classic and orchestral music into rock. They NEVER recorded a track named "Nights In Blue Satin", but that should lead you close enough. Which is this band?

From Quiz Am I Blue?

Answer: The Moody Blues

Since their inception in 1964, The Moody Blues have excelled in multiple genres of rock and their contribution and influence cannot be overstated, for example their album "In Search of the Lost Chord" (1968) - a cornerstone of psychedelic rock. The classic "Nights In White Satin" is from their masterpiece LP "Days Of Future Passed" (1967).

14. Coming together in the late sixties, this band is often cited as being one of the first very heavy rock bands. Formed by Dickie Peterson, the band's version of "Summertime Blues" stood out for its loudness. What is the name of the band?

From Quiz Blue in the Name

Answer: Blue Cheer

"Summertime Blues" was issued as a single in 1967 and it was included in their 1968 album "Vincebus Eruptum". The single peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Top 100 and is credited as being the first heavy metal song to break into the pop charts.

15. The driving force behind this band are brothers Chris and Rich Robinson. They reached the height of success between 1990-1995. What word completes the name of this band The Black _______ ?

From Quiz Black in the Name

Answer: Crowes

The Black Crowes 1990 debut album "Shake Your Money Maker" has sold over three million copies and include songs such as "Jealous Again" and "She Talks to Angels". Their second album "The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion" released in 1992 debuted at number 1 in the US and contained hit singles such as "Remedy" and "Thorn in my Pride". The band also had success in the twenty first century with the critically acclaimed album "Warpaint" being the highlight so far.

16. "Lunatic Fringe", from the 1980s was performed by which colorful band?

From Quiz Colorful Band Names

Answer: Red Rider

"Lunatic Fringe" was on the soundtrack for the movie "Vision Quest." "Vision Quest" was released in 1985 and stars Matthew Modine and Linda Fiorentino.

17. A Scottish band. Admittedly not a very known one but the fact that it is named after an African geographic feature should help you colour it properly. Which is this band?

From Quiz Am I Blue?

Answer: The Blue Nile

The Blue Nile were formed in Glasgow in 1981 and are still active as of 2015. Their fringe flavour of pop is truly refreshing. "A Walk Across The Rooftops" (1984) is an album well-worth listening to.

18. What is the name of the young Sweden-based group whose self-titled 2014 debut album has been well received? The album has charted in some European countries and their style of blue rock has been praised.

From Quiz Blue in the Name

Answer: Blues Pills

The band started out as a trio in a garage and uploaded some songs on youtube. These songs garnered interest and the band were offered a contract. Although the group came together in Sweden, it contains also American and French members. The French guitarist Dorian Sorriaux joined the band when he was sixteen and at the time of the release of their debut album was only eighteen years old. Check this band out!

19. This American rock duo formed in 2001 and has produced critically acclaimed albums such as "Brothers" and "El Camino" amongst others. What word completes the name of the band The Black ______ ?

From Quiz Black in the Name

Answer: Keys

The group members are Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney. The group's success can certainly be attributed to hard work as the duo build up their fan base with successive albums and consequently got better record deals culminating in their 2010 album "Brothers". The album was certified platinum in the US and won three grammy awards. Their 2011 album "El Camino" was equally successful and well received by critics.

20. An American band now - formed in 1987 they are probably best known for 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' and 'American Idiot' from 2004. Which colourful band might this be?

From Quiz Coloured Bands

Answer: Green Day

To date (2010) Green Day have sold over 65 million albums world wide.

21. What band recorded the album "La Sexorcisto: Devil Music Volume One"?

From Quiz Colorful Band Names

Answer: White Zombie

There never was a "Devil Music Volume Two". Rob Zombie went on to do solo work.

22. This Pink was inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Who?

From Quiz Tickled Pink

Answer: Pink Floyd

As of the writing of this quiz (2016), Pink Floyd are the only of these Pinks to be inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As it happens, Pink Floyd were also inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame a few years later, in 2005, and then the Hit Parade Hall of Fame in 2010.

23. A Swiss electro-pop band with a colourful sounding name. Their major acclaim and success came in the 1980s, however money was never an issue since one of its members is a millionaire. Which is this band?

From Quiz Am I Blue?

Answer: Yello

As of 2015, Yello are still in existence. Their album "You Gotta Say Yes To Another Excess" (1983) was a showcase of innovation in sound and beat. The millionaire in question is vocalist Dieter Meier, born to a rich Zürich family who also made a living out of poker and golf.

24. Which month completes the name of this American band who had their greatest mainstream success with the 2006 single, "Hate Me"?

From Quiz Blue in the Name

Answer: Blue October

"Hate Me" reached number 29 on the US Hot 100. The single was certified platinum in 2012 for sales of over one million in the US. The single is taken from their 2006 album "Foiled" which was also certified platinum and which remains their biggest selling album.

25. Ritchie Blackmore is best known as the guitarist of Deep Purple and as the founder of his post-Purple group Rainbow. But what was the name of the folk band he formed later on in his career - Blackmore's _________?

From Quiz Black in the Name

Answer: Night

Blackmore's Night is formed of Blackmore and Candice Night. It has been said that they met when Candice asked Blackmore for an autograph. The two started living together in 1991 and having discovered that they both shared an interest in Renaissance music, started the project in 1997. Using session musicians, their debut album "Shadow of the Moon" was a musical success and since then they have continued the project with their latest album to date being issued in 2013 "Dancer & the Moon".

26. Which colorful band recorded the classic hard rockin' tune "Smoke On The Water"?

From Quiz Colorful Band Names

Answer: Deep Purple

Formed in 1968, Deep Purple are considered pioneers in heavy metal and hard rock. Other big hits for Deep Purple include "Highway Star" and "Woman From Tokyo."

27. A British 'boy band' formed in 2001, which had hits with 'All Rise' and 'If You Come Back' had what colourful name?

From Quiz Coloured Bands

Answer: Blue

A group that were fantastically popular in the early 2000s in the UK.

28. Their album "The Division Bell" reached number one in every country in which it was released. Who?

From Quiz Tickled Pink

Answer: Pink Floyd

"The Division Bell" was Pink Floyd's 14th studio album, release in 1994 - seven years after their previous release! Perhaps it was the anticipation of a long-awaited album that launched it to number one on so many charts. It even did better in that respect than their iconic "The Dark Side of the Moon" (1973) and "The Wall" (1979) albums. The list of countries that "The Division Bell" topped the charts in: The UK, Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United States.

29. An American one-hit wonder. The hit in question is "Breakfast At Tiffany's" (1995). Which is this band?

From Quiz Am I Blue?

Answer: Deep Blue Something

Deep Blue Something hail from Texas. Though they were not able to build up on the enormous popularity of "Breakfast At Tiffany's" which even managed to top the UK charts, they are still up and running as of 2015.

30. What is the name of the classic rock band who fused rock music with classic music on their 1967 album "Days of Future Passed"?

From Quiz Blue in the Name

Answer: The Moody Blues

The album "Days of Future Passed" marked a dramatic change in the band's style. It was their second album after their R&B debut album "The Magnificent Moodies". The album is a concept album about a typical working day and includes their trademark song "Nights in White Satin". The single was released in the UK in 1967 and reached the top 30. It was not released in the US until 1972, when the band had achieved greater recognition. In the US, the single reached number two on the Billboard Top 100.

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