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6 Status Quo quizzes and 70 Status Quo trivia questions.
1.
  The Music Of Status Quo - 40 Years Of Hits    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Status Quo have had more UK chart hits than any other group in over 40 years of hits. I will give you some lyrics, can you find the songs or the singers? UK chart positions as defind by the Guinness book of British Hit Singles.
Average, 20 Qns, shipyardbernie, Mar 17 10
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  Status Quo   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I was surprised to notice that there weren't any quizzes on The Quo, so I decided to create one of my own!
Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, May 12 19
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May 12 19
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  Down Down: A Tribute to the Great Quo    
Multiple Choice
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Much maligned as a '3-chord band', Status Quo have given us some of the greatest hits in the history of rock. This is my tribute to the "Great Quo".
Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Dec 01 12
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  Maintaining the Status Quo   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my quiz about the legends that are Status Quo. From flower power to rock. This quiz is about them and their music. They may not be everybody's cup of tea, but from them came the phrase that many a DJ at a party has heard. "Got any Quo".
Tough, 10 Qns, craig1jack, Apr 29 21
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craig1jack
Apr 29 21
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  Status Quo Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you are a true Quo fan you should be able to get these right! Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, samiwoopwoop, Nov 30 09
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  In Search of the Fourth Chord    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about Quo's "In Search of the Fourth Chord" album.
Average, 10 Qns, ovalrocker, Oct 19 07
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ovalrocker
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trivia question Quick Question
The final track on the CD album is different on the UK release compared to the European release. What is the title of the UK only track?

From Quiz "In Search of the Fourth Chord"





Status Quo Trivia Questions
1. After changing their name from "The Spectres" to "The Status Quo" in 1967, the group scored their first UK chart single in 1968. What was it called?

From Quiz Down Down: A Tribute to the Great Quo

Answer: Pictures of Matchstick Men

Released in November 1967 from the album "Picturesque Matchstickable Messages from the Status Quo", "Pictures of Matchstick Men", written by Francis Rossi, reached number seven in the UK singles chart. This release even made it to number twelve in the US 'Billboard Hot 100'-- the group's only Top 50 single in the USA, ever! "Ice in the Sun" was the group's second chart single, reaching number eight in September 1968. "Paper Plane" also reached number eight, in November 1972. "Caroline", now always the opening number at Quo concerts, was the group's first top five single, reaching number five in August 1973.

2. Can you name Status Quo's first UK chart hit in 1968 from these lyrics? "When I look up to the sky I see your eyes, a funny kind of yellow"

From Quiz The Music Of Status Quo - 40 Years Of Hits

Answer: Pictures Of Matchstick Men

"Pictures Of Matchstick Men" was Quo's first UK chart hit. It reached number seven in 1968. It reached number 12 on the US pop chart, the first of their only two US pop chart hits. The second one was "Ice In The Sun" a UK number eight in 1968 and a US number 70. They never troubled the US chart again. The other three alternative songs are all by Status Quo when they were called The Spectres and did not chart in the UK.

3. On what date was Quo's "In Search of the Fourth Chord" album released in the UK?

From Quiz In Search of the Fourth Chord

Answer: Monday 17th September 2007

Quo have been knocked for years as only being able to play three chords, which of course is not true. So this album title is a little play on that. Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi have said in interviews that the fourth chord can be found half way though track three!

4. What song do Status Quo almost always start their concerts with?

From Quiz Status Quo Lyrics

Answer: Caroline

Status Quo almost always start with this song after a small tune and it always gets the crowd going!

5. What was the original name of the band?

From Quiz Status Quo

Answer: The Spectres

The Future was the original name of Human League; Group X was the original name of Hawkwind; The Jetset was the original name of The Byrds.

6. In which England city was Francis Rossi born?

From Quiz Down Down: A Tribute to the Great Quo

Answer: London

He was born Francis Dominic Nicholas Michael Rossi in Forest Hill, London on May 29 1949. Both Francis and Rick Parfitt were awarded OBEs in the 2010 New Year Honours List.

7. Which girl are Status Quo singing about with these words? "If you want to turn me on to Oh, anything you really want to"

From Quiz The Music Of Status Quo - 40 Years Of Hits

Answer: Caroline

It was "Caroline" and she gave them a UK number five hit in 1973. A live version recorded at the NEC was a UK number 13 hit in 1982. "Mean Girl" was a UK number 20 hit in 1973. "Marguerita Time" was a UK number three hit in 1983. "Sherri Don't Fail Me Now" was a UK number 38 hit in 1994.

8. In its first week of release, what chart position did the album reach in the UK album charts?

From Quiz In Search of the Fourth Chord

Answer: 15

Another top twenty album for Quo, this one takes the tally to 28. Only the Rolling Stones ad the Beatles can better Quo's tally of top twenty UK albums!

9. What song does 'I got a room with a view from the mountain to the sea' come from?

From Quiz Status Quo Lyrics

Answer: Bellavista Man

This song was written by Rick Parfitt and John 'Rhino' Edwards!

10. Who is the lead vocalist of the band?

From Quiz Status Quo

Answer: Francis Rossi

Francis originally used the moniker "Mike" before reverting back to his real christian name.

11. Status Quo released a song in February 1976. The song was to become ironic because of events that happened later that year. Which song was it ?

From Quiz Maintaining the Status Quo

Answer: Rain

This song was released in February 1976 when the weather was decidedly chilly. Later in the year, the United Kingdom was to experience a very long hot summer, with the heatwave lasting months, causing water shortages. With the line "Now I can live without the rain", little did they know how prophetic that was.

12. What mode of transport were Quo riding on in 1973 with these words, was it a "Paper ______"? "We all make mistakes, forgive me Would you like to ride my butterfly?"

From Quiz The Music Of Status Quo - 40 Years Of Hits

Answer: Plane

It was a "Paper Plane" and it reached number eight on the UK chart in 1973. The other alternatives are not Status Quo songs, (not yet anyway).

13. Which song on the album are these lyrics from: "Happy days are here again, it's official from number ten. One moving in, one moving out. All change on the roundabout".

From Quiz In Search of the Fourth Chord

Answer: Beginning of the End

This was the first single released from the album on Monday 10th October 2007. It reached number 27 in the UK singles chart.

14. 'Life is hard I need a remedy, for the way I feel' is from which Status Quo song?

From Quiz Status Quo Lyrics

Answer: Jam Side Down

In this video, the lads are on a ship singing to a load of army people!

15. What single was Status Quo`s first UK chart success?

From Quiz Status Quo

Answer: Pictures of Matchstick Men

"Pictures of Matchstick Men" reached #7 in the UK and #12 in the USA in 1967.

16. Can you name the only UK number one hit that Status Quo had, from these lyrics? "You'll be back to find your way Again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again"

From Quiz The Music Of Status Quo - 40 Years Of Hits

Answer: Down Down

"Down Down" was the song and incredible as it is, this is the only UK number one hit for Status Quo after a UK chart career of more than 40 years. It reached number one in January 1975 for one week. "Down The Dustpipe" was a UK number 12 in 1970. "Mystery Song" was a UK number eleven in 1976. "Again And Again" was a UK number 13 in 1978.

17. Complete the lyric 'Whatever you want, whatever you like, whatever you say you pay the money you take the ...'

From Quiz Status Quo Lyrics

Answer: choice

"Whatever you want" is one of the most well known Status Quo songs!

18. Which was the first Status Quo album to reach the UK top 10?

From Quiz Status Quo

Answer: Piledriver

"Piledriver" made # 5 in January 1973; "Ma Kelly`s Greasy Spoon" and "Dog of Two Head" both failed to chart; "Hello!" made #1 in September 1973.

19. What item of Quo memorabilia was won by a long-time Quo fan in a competition organized by "The Sun" newspaper in 2009?

From Quiz Down Down: A Tribute to the Great Quo

Answer: Francis's ponytail

After 35 years, Francis finally decided it was time to cut off his trademark ponytail. The unique heirloom (pardon the pun) was won by fan Sharon Littleton in "The Sun" competition.

20. Although Status Quo have had a string of hits, which was the only track that made it to number one in the UK ?

From Quiz Maintaining the Status Quo

Answer: Down Down

Though they have had a string of hits in over 40 years of rocking, "Down Down" was their only number one in their own right. It topped the charts in 1974. They did get to number one again, this time with the Manchester United football club. The song was "Come on you Reds".

21. The girl in this song seems to have gone of the rails a bit, can you get the title from these lyrics? "I never knew there where honky tonk angels Oh I might have known you'd never make a wife"

From Quiz The Music Of Status Quo - 40 Years Of Hits

Answer: Wild Side Of Life

Status Quo were singing about the "Wild Side Of Life" and it was a UK number nine hit in 1976. "Are You Growing Tired Of My Love" was a UK number 46 in 1969. "Break The Rules" was a UK number eight in 1974. "Living On An Island" was a UK number 16 in 1979.

22. What record label has this album been released on?

From Quiz In Search of the Fourth Chord

Answer: Fourth Chord Records

Status Quo now have their own record label, and this album is the first to be released on it.

23. Who is the band member that plays keyboard?

From Quiz Status Quo Lyrics

Answer: Andrew Bown

Andrew Bown plays Keyboard, guitar, harmonica and does some of the vocals as well!

24. What was the title of Status Quo`s first UK #1 single?

From Quiz Status Quo

Answer: Down Down

"Down Down" hit the #1 spot in November 1974.

25. The only one the four Quo live albums to score significant chart success was the 1977 album simply entitled "Live!". Where was it recorded?

From Quiz Down Down: A Tribute to the Great Quo

Answer: Glasgow Apollo

The two-disc, 87-minute long "Live!", which went Gold and reached number three in the UK album chart, was recorded over the three nights of October 27-29 1976 at the Glasgow Apollo Theater. The 1984 album "Live at the N.E.C." made it only to number eighty-three in the UK chart.

26. Status Quo have collaborated with several artists over the years. In 1996, they teamed up with a folk band's lead singer, Maddie Prior, for the track "All Around My Hat". Who was the band that she sang with ?

From Quiz Maintaining the Status Quo

Answer: Steeleye Span

When the Quo where touring in 1996, the support band was Steeleye Span. They decided to re-release Steeleye Span's hit Quo style. However it only charted at number 47 in the UK charts.

27. Who sings lead vocals on the track "Bad News"?

From Quiz In Search of the Fourth Chord

Answer: John Edwards

This is the first time that John "Rhino" Edwards has sung lead vocals on a new studio track of Quo material. The only other time was when he sung lead vocals on a track from the 2003 covers album "Riffs", the J Geils Band track "Centerfold".

28. What famous Beach Boys song did Status Quo cover WITH the Beach Boys?

From Quiz Status Quo Lyrics

Answer: fun fun fun

This is an awesome and catchy upbeat song!

29. In 1984, Jeff Rich and Rhino Edwards joined the band. Both had been previously members of which group?

From Quiz Status Quo

Answer: Climax Blues Band

Edwards was a bass player and Rich a drummer.

30. Status Quo collaborated with the legendary US group The Beach Boys. Little did they know what a storm of controversy would follow their track. Can you name the track ?

From Quiz Maintaining the Status Quo

Answer: Fun, Fun, Fun

The controversy was that BBC bosses at Radio One refused to have it on any of their play lists. Despite the lack of airplay it still made it to number 24 in the UK Charts. This version of the song was also unique as Mike Love of the Beach Boys wrote and sang a whole new verse written just for this track. The reason was to make the track longer, so that the Quo could add their touch to it.

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