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Quiz about My Kinda Rocker Billy Squier
Quiz about My Kinda Rocker Billy Squier

My Kinda Rocker: Billy Squier Trivia Quiz

Billy Squier is an American rocker and songwriter who began his career in 1968. This quiz celebrates the career of Billy Squier.

A multiple-choice quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
workisboring
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
393,217
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
219
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Question 1 of 10
1. Early in his career, Billy Squier released two albums as a member of which band? Hint


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2. What was the name of Billy Squier's 1980 solo debut album? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. In 1981, Billy Squier released his breakthrough and signature single. What was the name of this song? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Which 1981 song by Bill Squier has been used in several editions of the "Guitar Hero" video game series?
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Question 5 of 10
5. Which rock songs appeared on Billy Squier's 1981 album "Don't Say No"? Hint


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6. Billy Squier recorded the song "Fast Times (The Best Years Of Our Lives)" for which 1982 soundtrack album? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Which Billy Squier's 1982 single became his first number one single on the United States Billboard Mainstream Rock chart? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Billy Squier released the single "Emotions in Motion" in 1982. Members of which band were background vocalists on this song? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. In 1984, Billy Squier released a song which did well on the charts. But the song's music video was panned by both the fans and the critics. What was the name of the song? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Billy Squier contributed which song to the 1994 Christmas album "A Rock and Roll Christmas"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Early in his career, Billy Squier released two albums as a member of which band?

Answer: Piper

 Billy Squier spent most of his early career by being a member of several bands. He was a member of the bands Magic Terry & The Universe, Kicks and the The Sidewinders. Billy Squier then formed the band Piper in 1976. Piper released a 1976 self-titled debut album and the 1977 album "Can't Wait".
2. What was the name of Billy Squier's 1980 solo debut album?

Answer: The Tale of the Tape

 Billy Squier's debut album "The Tale of the Tape" was released in May of 1980. The album included a rock radio hit titled "You Should Be High Love". The album also featured a song "The Big Beat" which has been sampled in multiple songs.
3. In 1981, Billy Squier released his breakthrough and signature single. What was the name of this song?

Answer: The Stroke

 The song "The Stroke" was the lead single for Billy Squier's 1981 album "Don't Say No". This song was Squier's first top 40 hit on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and eventually became the rocker's signature song.

The song was featured in the 1995 movie "Billy Madison", the 1998 film "Small Soldiers", the 2007 film "Blades of Glory" and the 2009 film "Crank: High Voltage".
4. Which 1981 song by Bill Squier has been used in several editions of the "Guitar Hero" video game series?

Answer: Lonely Is the Night

 The song "Lonely Is the Night" was recorded for Billy Squier's 1981 album "Don't Say No". The song is featured in the video games "Grand Theft Auto V", "Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s", "Guitar Hero 5" and "Rock Band 4".
5. Which rock songs appeared on Billy Squier's 1981 album "Don't Say No"?

Answer: "In the Dark" and "My Kinda Lover"

 The songs "In the Dark" and "My Kinda Lover" were recorded for Billy Squier's 1981 album "Don't Say No". The music videos from this album became staples on the new MTV television network.
6. Billy Squier recorded the song "Fast Times (The Best Years Of Our Lives)" for which 1982 soundtrack album?

Answer: Fast Times At Ridgemont High

 The 1982 film "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" followed the lives of several students at the fictional Ridgemont High School in California over the course of an academic year. The ensemble cast included Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Forest Whitaker, Nicolas Cage, Ray Walston and Anthony Edwards.

The movie's soundtrack included songs from Jackson Browne, Billy Squier, the Go-Go's, Tom Petty and the Cars.
7. Which Billy Squier's 1982 single became his first number one single on the United States Billboard Mainstream Rock chart?

Answer: Everybody Wants You

 The song "Everybody Wants You" was a single from Billy Squier's 1982 album "Emotions in Motion". Billy Squier has performed this song live with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. The song was featured in the soundtrack of the 2012 film "Battleship".
8. Billy Squier released the single "Emotions in Motion" in 1982. Members of which band were background vocalists on this song?

Answer: Queen

 Billy Squier released the title track to his 1982 album "Emotions in Motion" as a single. Squier shared vocals with Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor.
9. In 1984, Billy Squier released a song which did well on the charts. But the song's music video was panned by both the fans and the critics. What was the name of the song?

Answer: Rock Me Tonite

 Billy Squier's single "Rock Me Tonite" was released from his 1984 album "Signs of Life". This song was Squier's highest charting single on the United States Billboard Hot 100.

The song's bizarre music video was considered disastrous as it was panned by both the fans and by the critics. During the music video, Squier flamboyantly pranced around his apartment wearing a pink shirt. Squier's music career suffered after the release of this music video. His album sales and concert attendance soon dwindled very swiftly.
10. Billy Squier contributed which song to the 1994 Christmas album "A Rock and Roll Christmas"?

Answer: Christmas Is the Time to Say 'I Love You'

 The 1994 Christmas album "A Rock and Roll Christmas" is a collection of Christmas-themed rock songs. Artist such as Chuck Berry, the Kinks and Elton John contributed to this album. Billy Squier contributed the song "Christmas Is the Time to Say 'I Love You'" to this album.
Source: Author workisboring

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