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2 Renaissance quizzes and 20 Renaissance trivia questions.
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  A Progressive Rock Band Called "Renaissance"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Renaissance, with lead singer Annie Haslam, created some of the most beautiful music of the '70s. Were you a member of their 'cult' following?
Average, 10 Qns, stageball, Feb 08 05
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  Renaissance Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Renaissance was an English art-rock band emerged in the 70's. If you have ever heard about them, this quiz is going to be rather easy. If not... Well, maybe you can learn something about this wonderful band. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, edile, Oct 03 06
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Renaissance Trivia Questions
1. Who played drums for Renaissance?

From Quiz A Progressive Rock Band Called "Renaissance"

Answer: Terrence Sullivan

Ex- Yardbirds member, Keith Relf (guitar) and Jane Relf (vocals), formed a band called "Renaissance". They had two albums, "Renaissance" (1969), and "Illusions"(1970). Playing guitar on the latter album was Michael Dunford. After Renaissance broke up Dunford helped re-form the band with all new members including Annie Haslam on vocals. He then appeared as a guest guitarist on the new band's first album, "Prologue" (1972) and wrote most of the songs with lyricist Betty Thatcher.

2. What is the name of Renaissance's lead singer?

From Quiz Renaissance Trivia

Answer: Annie Haslam

Annie Haslam is famous for her 5 octave range.

3. Lead singer Annie Haslam also produced a number of solo albums. What was the name of her first solo album?

From Quiz A Progressive Rock Band Called "Renaissance"

Answer: Annie In Wonderland

The new Renaissnce included Annie on vocals, Jon Camp on bass, Terrence Sullivan on drums, and John Tout on piano. Annie brought classical operetic vocals to Rock music.

4. What is the name of their second album, released in 1973?

From Quiz Renaissance Trivia

Answer: Ashes are Burning

This album includes several of their most famous songs.

5. Complete the lyric from the song, "Day of the Dreamer". "Dreamer..."

From Quiz A Progressive Rock Band Called "Renaissance"

Answer: I became as one within you.

By the time new Renaisance's second album, "Ashes Are Burning" came out, Michael Dunford was a full member, and his photo appears on the cover for the first time. The song, "Day of the Dreamer" appeared on the album, "Song For All Seasons" (1978). Like many of their best songs it was written by Michael Dunford and Betty Thatcher.

6. In the album released in 1975, there is a certain song which is based on a legendary character. What character is this?

From Quiz Renaissance Trivia

Answer: Scheherazade

When the album was released, everyone thought that the band was only interpreting Rimsky Korsakoff's version of Scheherazade. But everyone was wrong!

7. According to the song, what does the "Black Flame" do?

From Quiz A Progressive Rock Band Called "Renaissance"

Answer: Burns my blackend brain

Michael Dunford appears on all of Renaissance's albums, including the latter albums in which one or all of the earlier members did not appear. "Black Flame" appears on their 1973 album, "A Turn Of The Cards". "Black Flame" was written by Michael Dunford and Betty Thatcher.

8. The band did a cover of a Simon and Garfunkel's tune. What was it?

From Quiz Renaissance Trivia

Answer: America

Although this song was recorded in the beginning of the 80's, it was only released in 1995!

9. According to the song, what has the "Captive Heart" done?

From Quiz A Progressive Rock Band Called "Renaissance"

Answer: Lost and won a thousand lovers

"Captive Heart" appears on the 1977 album, "Novella". It was written by base player Jon Camp and features Annie singing melody and harmony.

10. The band played at a very important concert hall in the US and released a live album. The name of the album is 'Live at...'

From Quiz Renaissance Trivia

Answer: Carnegie Hall

They performed at the Carnegie Hall for 3 nights.

11. Which song by "Renaissance" was the oncore song of their live album, "Live at Carnegie Hall" (1976) and was usually their encore song at concerts?

From Quiz A Progressive Rock Band Called "Renaissance"

Answer: Ashes Are Burning

"Ashes Are Burning" is the title song of their 1974 album. The live, Carnegie Hall album version of the song included Jon Camp's bass solo, but excluded Terrence Sullavin's drum solo. Drummer, Terrence also wrote a few of their songs, including, "Forever Changing". Who can forget Terrence's amazing drum solos when they would perform, "Ashes Are Burning" live?

12. The lead singer of the band released her first solo album while still working with the band. What was the name of the album?

From Quiz Renaissance Trivia

Answer: Annie in Wonderland

Annie's first solo album was produced by Roy Wood.

13. The song, "At the Harbour" opens with a piece of music from what composer?

From Quiz A Progressive Rock Band Called "Renaissance"

Answer: Claude Debussy

"At the Harbour" appears on their 1974 album, "Ashes are Burning".

14. In their third album, they recorded a song based on a piece of a famous classical composer? Who was he?

From Quiz Renaissance Trivia

Answer: Albinoni

The song was entitled 'Cold Is Being'.

15. What was the name of the bass player of the band?

From Quiz Renaissance Trivia

Answer: Jon Camp

16. How many songs appeared on Renaissance's 1977 album, "Novella"?

From Quiz A Progressive Rock Band Called "Renaissance"

Answer: Five

Songs included, "Can You Hear Me?", "The Sisters", "Midas Man", "Captive Heart", and "Touching Once (is so hard to keep)".

17. How many albums did Renaissance release from 1972 to 1983?

From Quiz Renaissance Trivia

Answer: 10

Their final album was 'Time Line'.

18. Complete the lyric, "Learned how to cry too young so now..."

From Quiz A Progressive Rock Band Called "Renaissance"

Answer: I live to sing

From the song, "Northern Lights", from the 1978 album, "A Song For All Seasons". "Northern Lights" was written by Micheal Dunford and Betty Thatcher. Lead singer Annie Haslam never had a writing credit untill their 2001 album "Tuscany" which declairs, "All songs written by Michael Dunford and Annie Haslam.

19. What year did the band call it a day and finally disband?

From Quiz Renaissance Trivia

Answer: 1987

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