In a RUSH Trivia Quiz

From the Great White North comes... RUSH.

A multiple-choice quiz by rikkif. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Author
rikkif

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
367,207

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (9/10), Guest 107 (10/10), Guest 98 (10/10).

1. What was the title of the first Rush album? Hint

Hemispheres

Caress of Steel

Rush

Hold Your Fire

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2. What is Geddy Lee's real first name? Hint

Gary

Getty

Gerry

Harry

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3. Alex Lifeson plays what instrument? Hint

Guitar

Oboe

Drums

Double Bass

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4. Geddy Lee plays primarily what instrument? Hint

Drums

Bass

Violin

Triangle

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5. On which album did "Working Man" first appear? Hint

Rush

Presto

Exit stage left

All the worlds a stage

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6. Who does the lead vocals? Hint

Alex

Lars

Neil

Geddy

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7. Neil Peart plays what instrument? Hint

Drums

Piano

Guitar

Trumpet

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8. Which of these is NOT a Neil Peart penned song? Hint

Red Sector A

YYZ

Prime Mover

Far Cry

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9. What comedic trio's theme music has been used as an intro for live performances? Hint

The Marx Brothers

Laurel and Hardy

The 3 Stooges

Abbott and Costello

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10. On which album did the "Starman" debut? Hint

2112

A Farewell to Kings

Hemispheres

Counterparts

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the title of the first Rush album?

Answer: Rush

It was recorded with original drummer John Rutsey.

2. What is Geddy Lee's real first name?

Answer: Gary

His mother had a very heavy Jewish accent; when she called him home for dinner it came out as GGGEEEEDDDYYY.

3. Alex Lifeson plays what instrument?

Answer: Guitar

Alex also plays band clown on stage, purposely trying to make other band members laugh.

4. Geddy Lee plays primarily what instrument?

Answer: Bass

Geddy also plays keyboards and bass pedal synthesizers as well as handling all lead vocals.

5. On which album did "Working Man" first appear?

Answer: Rush

"Working Man" is still a fan favorite in live shows.

6. Who does the lead vocals?

Answer: Geddy

Geddy's voice has mellowed with the years and the band tunes down a full step so Geddy does not have to sing in the high register he did as a younger man.

7. Neil Peart plays what instrument?

Answer: Drums

Neil plays "in the round" on a custom built Drum Workshop kit.

8. Which of these is NOT a Neil Peart penned song?

Answer: YYZ

No lyrics in this number, written by Lee & Lifeson; one of the many instrumentals the band is famous for.

9. What comedic trio's theme music has been used as an intro for live performances?

Answer: The 3 Stooges

The only trio listed is used as the intro to live shows... Hello, hello, hello...

10. On which album did the "Starman" debut?

Answer: 2112

"We are the priests, of the Temples of Syrinx". The album came out in 1976.

Source: Author rikkif

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Mar 24 2023 : Guest 172: 9/10
Feb 12 2023 : Guest 107: 10/10
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