Boy Bands Trivia Quiz

Answer: New Kids On The Block

The band was formed in 1984 in Boston USA. New Kids On The Block got their name from a song that Donnie had written for their first album. Past members include Mark Wahlberg and Jamie Kelly.

The band have released eight studio albums. The first album to be released was called "New Kids On The Block".

Answer: The Beatles

The Beatles were formed in Liverpool in 1960. Paul McCartney met John Lennon, when Paul joined a band that John was in. Previous members of The Beatles include Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best. They were frequently referred to as The Fab Four.

The first single by The Beatles to reach number one in the USA was "I Want To Hold Your Hand". The first single by The Beatles to reach number one in the UK was "From Me To You".

Answer: Take On Me

A1 were formed in 1998 and are of British-Norwegian decent. They were once managed by Tim Byrne; he also formed the group Steps.

In 2000 the band released a cover version of "Take On Me" by Norwegian band a-ha.

Answer: East 17

East 17 were formed 1991. They hail from Walthamstow, London, UK.

The band were often pitted as rivals to Take That and classed as the bad boys of pop. They secured the UK Christmas number one spot in 1994 with the song "Stay Another Day". "Stay Another Day"(SAD) was written by Tony Mortimer in memory of his bother Ollie Mortimer.

Answer: False

Boyzone are an Irish band that were formed in 1993 by Louis Walsh. The band split in 1999 and reformed in 2007.

In 1995 the band won the best group award at the "Smash Hits Poll Winners Party". Boyzone were going to tour again in 2009 but this was stopped when band member Stephen Gately passed away on 10 October 2009.

They have released seven studio albums. The fourth album released was called "Brother" and was a tribute to the late band member Stephen Gately.

A little Brian Harvey trivia, he once managed to run himself over with his own car. He claimed he pulled over to be sick after eating too many baked potatoes and somehow ran over his own head.

Answer: True

The song stayed at the number one spot in the UK charts for 15 consecutive weeks.
It was on the soundtrack to the film "Four Weddings and a Funeral". The original version of the song was written by The Troggs.

The band were formed in 1982 and hail from Scotland.

Answer: True

Hanson were formed in 1992. The band consists of three brothers: Isaac Hanson, Taylor Hanson and Zac Hanson.

They received world wide success when the single "MMMBop" was released. Unfortunately some controversies follow the band due to Zac Hanson's "Pinterest" account. This has now been deleted.

Answer: True

Five or 5ive were formed in London, UK in 1997. They split in 2007.

The band were offered the song "Bye Bye Bye" bur decided it wasn't for them. 'N Sync went onto release the song. I bet they regret passing on the song now.

Three members of the band reformed; Sean, Ritchie and Scott and still go by the name Five.

Answer: Bros

Bros were formed in Surrey, UK in 1986. The band was made up of identical twins Matt and Luke Goss and a third member named Craig Logan. The band wore Grolsch bottle tops on their shoes which sparked a nationwide trend of fans following suit. Fans of Bros were referred to as "Brosettes", and the press referred to the popularity of Bros as "Brosmania".

In 1989 they won a "Brit Award" for the "Best Break Through Band".

Answer: Take That

Take That were formed in Manchester, UK in 1990. The original members were Gary, Mark, Jason, Robbie and Howard.

In 1995, Robbie decided to leave the band. A crisis helpline was set up to help distraught Take That fans deal with Robbie's departure. Jason left the band in 2014.

Fun little fact, I was a fan of East17, Take That were never my cup of tea.