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The Zombies Trivia Quiz

The Zombies formed in in St Albans, England in 1961. The band was an integral part of the musical British Invasion of the 1960s. This quiz is about the band The Zombies.

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

Author
workisboring

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
395,487

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
375

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1. Who were the two lead vocalists for The Zombies? Hint

John Lennon and Paul McCartney

Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend

Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone

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2. After signing with Decca records, The Zombies released their first single in 1964. What was the name of this hit song? Hint

She's Not There

I Want to Hold Your Hand

I'm a Man

Don't Throw Your Love Away

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3. Following the success of their first single, The Zombies released which album in 1965 (UK title)?
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Help!

Rubber Soul

My Generation

Begin Here

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4. Which song by The Zombies encouraged guys to reject the advances of a certain female?

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Tell Her No

Lola

Jessie's Girl

She Loves You

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5. The Zombies released which album in 1968?
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Odessey and Oracle

The White Album

Tommy

Electric Ladyland

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6. Which song did NOT appear on The Zombies' 1968 studio album? Hint

Butcher's Tale (Western Front 1914)

Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)

Care of Cell 44

Friends of Mine

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7. Which 1969 hit single by The Zombies was considered the band's swan song? Hint

Time of the Season

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

Pinball Wizard

Honky Tonk Women

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8. The Zombies reunited in 1990 to record which album?

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Vagabond Heart

Innuendo

Waking Up the Neighbours

New World

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9. In 1997, The Zombies released a box set containing many of the group's recordings. What was the name of this box set? Hint

Zombies in a Box

Zombie Heaven

The House of Zombies

Master of Zombies

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10. The Zombies began recording and touring again in 2004. Which of the following albums was not recorded by The Zombies after 2004? Hint

Breathe Out, Breathe In

As Far as I Can See...

Still Got That Hunger

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who were the two lead vocalists for The Zombies?

Answer: Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone

Rod Argent, Paul Atkinson, Hugh Grundy, Colin Blunstone and Paul Arnold formed The Zombies in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England in 1961. Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone served as the band's lead vocalists.

2. After signing with Decca records, The Zombies released their first single in 1964. What was the name of this hit song?

Answer: She's Not There

The Zombies' single "She's Not There" was released on July 24, 1964. The song was recorded at Decca's West Hampstead Studio. The song was covered by Santana in 1977.

3. Following the success of their first single, The Zombies released which album in 1965 (UK title)?

Answer: Begin Here

The Zombies release their first album on April 9, 1965. The album was titled "Begin Here" in the United Kingdom and "The Zombies" in the United States. The group's successful single "She's Not There" was included on the album. The album song "The Way I Feel Inside" was used in Wes Anderson's 2004 film "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou".

4. Which song by The Zombies encouraged guys to reject the advances of a certain female?

Answer: Tell Her No

The Zombies released the rejection song "Tell Her No" on November 25, 1964. The song mentioned the word "no" over sixty times in the lyrics. Juice Newton released a version of the song in 1983.

5. The Zombies released which album in 1968?

Answer: Odessey and Oracle

The 1968 album "Odessey and Oracle" was the second studio album recorded by The Zombies. The album was recorded at both Abbey Road and Olympic Studios in 1967 in London. The acclaimed album ranked number 100 on "Rolling Stone" magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".

6. Which song did NOT appear on The Zombies' 1968 studio album?

Answer: Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)

The 1968 song "Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)" was recorded by the British group Manfred Mann. The song appeared on the group's 1968 album "Mighty Garvey!". The song was written by Bob Dylan.

The Zombies' 1968 studio album "Odessey and Oracle" included the singles "Butcher's Tale (Western Front 1914)", "Care of Cell 44" and "Friends of Mine".

7. Which 1969 hit single by The Zombies was considered the band's swan song?

Answer: Time of the Season

The Zombies recorded the song "Time of the Season" for their 1968 album "Odessey and Oracle". The song became a hit in 1969 after The Zombies had broken up. The song was a hit in the United States, Canada, South Africa and the Netherlands.

8. The Zombies reunited in 1990 to record which album?

Answer: New World

The Zombies reunited in 1990 to record the album "New World". The album was released in April 1991. This album was recorded to legally protect the band's name as other groups were performing under the name "The Zombies".

9. In 1997, The Zombies released a box set containing many of the group's recordings. What was the name of this box set?

Answer: Zombie Heaven

The 1997 box set "Zombie Heaven" is a compilation set containing many songs recorded by the band The Zombies. The four CDs contained songs from the band's first two studio albums, unreleased singles and recordings from various appearances on the BBC.

10. The Zombies began recording and touring again in 2004. Which of the following albums was not recorded by The Zombies after 2004?

Answer: 1

The album titled "1" was a compilation album of songs recorded by The Beatles. The album was released on November 13, 2000.

The Zombies released the studio album "As Far as I Can See..." in 2004, the studio album "Breathe Out, Breathe In" in 2011 and the studio album "Still Got That Hunger" in 2015.

Source: Author workisboring

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