Music T-Z: 'U' Trivia

1. Who has been the only constant member of UFO since their formation in 1969?

From Quiz UFO

Answer: Phil Mogg

Mogg formed the nucleus of the band in London when he was 21 years old. They were originally called Hocus Pocus and changed to UFO in 1969. In 2018, Mogg announced that the 2019 tour celebrating 50 years of UFO would be his retirement tour.

From Quiz Vienna. The Life and Music of Midge Ure

Answer: James

It is strange how nicknames are created, and Ure's nickname certainly bears that out. The shortened version of James is Jim, which when written backwards becomes "mij", pronounced midge, hence Midge Ure.

From Quiz Uriah Heep

Answer: Toe Fat

Ken Hensley was with Toe Fat when Bronze Records executive and producer Gerry Bron asked him to join an already existing band on his label called Spice. Collectively the group then changed their name to Uriah Heep. The original lineup of Uriah Heep was Ken Hensley on keyboards, David Byron on vocals, Mick Box playing guitar, Paul Newton on bass guitar and Alex Napier on drums. David Byron, Mick Box, Paul Newton and Alex Napier were the members of Spice (formerly The Stalkers) before becoming Uriah Heep. Alex Napier had recently replaced drummer Nigel Pegrum, who had left to join folk rock legends Steeleye Span. Singer John Lawton was with the German band Lucifer's Friend before joining Heep in 1976.

From Quiz Underoath- "Define The Great Line"

Answer: Wake up, wake up, My God, this is not a test!

"Wake up and step outside your box. Wake up!" is the closing of 'In Regards to Myself,' not the opening. "Just what are you so afraid of?!" occurs later in the song. "Someone please turn the lights back on, I've been wandering here for days" is the first line of the song 'Moving For the Sake of Motion.'

From Quiz Umphrey's McGee

Answer: Brendan, Joel, Ryan, and Mike

The original quartet from South Bend, Indiana.

From Quiz UFO

Answer: C'mon Everybody

"C'mon Everybody" was the fourth single released from the "UFO 1" album. Like the previous three, it failed to chart in UK or USA but the Japanese rock fans took it to their hearts and the Japanese version of the record, complete with lyric sheet and picture booklet, is now quite valuable and much sought after.

From Quiz Vienna. The Life and Music of Midge Ure

Answer: Alfie

"Alfie" (1966) was written by Bacharach and David for the movie "Alfie" of the same year, which starred Michael Caine. The song was a top ten UK hit for Cilla Black in 1966 and in USA, Cher took it to number 32 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in the same year, while Dionne Warwick climbed to number 15 on US Billboard Hot 100 in 1967.

From Quiz Ultravox - A "Sleepwalk" until "All Fall Down"

Answer: Vienna

Foggy cobbled street and a horse, a guy in a trench coat, a long staircase, a spider running over a face...the video was inspired by the movie "The Third Man", but only parts of it were filmed in Vienna. Most of it was done in London; one location was a former cinema. As the record company didn't pay up for a video, the band had to organize the video by themselves. They did well. "Vienna" came out in January 1981 and while it reached number one in some countries of the European continent, it stopped at number two in Britain. As John Lennon had recently been shot his song "Woman" was at the top -the next weeks saw a certain Joe Dolce with his novelty song "Shaddap You Face" blocking the highest spot. Nevertheless, "Vienna" became the Ultravox signature song, easy to recognize at the first drum beat. In 2012 BBC 2 listeners voted it Britain's favourite Number Two.

From Quiz Underoath- "Define The Great Line"

Answer: We'll speak of what a waste I am.

"We'll speak of what a waste I am." is the second line of the song. "Oh my God, I hate the me that I've become." is taken from 'Moving For the Sake of Motion' "Behind the mask you'll find yourself alone; it's not the end of the road for you." are the last sentences on the last song of the album, 'To Whom it May Concern' "I can finally walk through the walls." is in the song, 'Everyone Looks So Good From Here'

From Quiz Umphrey's McGee

Answer: South Bend, IN.

South Bend is the home of Umphrey's McGee and Notre Dame University.

From Quiz UFO

Answer: Michael Schenker

Even though he was only 16, German native Schenker was an old hand, having played his first gig with the Scorpions aged just 11. He appeared on the Scorpions' debut album, "Lonesome Crow" in 1972, and while touring to publicise this album, as support act to UFO, he was offered the chance to join the band.

From Quiz Vienna. The Life and Music of Midge Ure

Answer: Slik

"Forever And Ever" was Slik's only top 20 hit, as their only other chart success came with "Requiem" in the same year which only reached number 24. In 1977, Slik changed their name to PVC2 and started writing punk style songs, with new bass player Russell Webb who would go on to play with John Lydon in Public Image Ltd.

From Quiz Uriah Heep

Answer: Very 'Eavy... Very 'Umble

The band released several successful albums in the seventies. Their debut album was "Very 'Eavy... Very 'Umble". The album title is derived from the signature phrase of the Dickens character Uriah Heep. The Uriah Heep character is from the from the novel "David Copperfield" from which the band took its name. In the US the album was titled "Uriah Heep". The album received a very critical review by "Rolling Stone" magazine. Their second album was "Salisbury". Their third album was 1971's "Look at Yourself" which included the single "July Morning". "Demons and Wizards" was released in 1972.

From Quiz Underoath- "Define The Great Line"

Answer: It's from an Icelandic Bible

'Salmarnir' is a Bible passage from an Icelandic Bible. Salmarnir means Psalms in Icelandic.

From Quiz Umphrey's McGee

Answer: Ali Baba's Tahini

Shows Jake always had great range.

From Quiz UFO

Answer: Phenomenon

"Doctor Doctor", like the majority of the tracks on this album, was written by the new songwriting team of Phil Mogg and Michael Schenker. Also on "Phenomenon" was "Rock Bottom", a six minute album track that is often at least double that when performed live as Schenker shows off his skills.

From Quiz Vienna. The Life and Music of Midge Ure

Answer: Sex Pistols

Much like Slik, The Rich Kids were short lived, releasing only one album, "Ghosts of Princes in Towers" in 1978. The band did provide the platform for greater success for both Ure and Matlock who went on to record with Iggy Pop. Mick Jones was also an original member of the band who left to join The Clash, before eventually forming Big Audio Dynamite.

From Quiz Ultravox - A "Sleepwalk" until "All Fall Down"

Answer: Hymn

For once the glory came with a little success in the US, when the album "Quartet" soared up to a staggering rank 61! It fared better in the UK, up to number six and was produced by George Martin, the man who had worked with the Beatles. The first single from this production was "Reap the Wild Wind" which was their only single ever entering the US Billboard top 100, ending up at number 62, in UK number 12. "Hymn" (UK number 11) had a video with a story: each band member was first shown in a somehow humble position, then a guy with very shiny green eyes offered a contract and success happened. A short lived success as you might guess... What some fluorescent contact lenses can do. Quite impressive.

From Quiz Uriah Heep

Answer: Demons and Wizards

"Easy Livin'" entered the US Top 40 at number 39, making it Heep's first American hit. "Easy Livin'" was also a big hit in New Zealand and Germany. The follow up to "Easy Livin'", "Sweet Lorraine" reached number 91 in the US. Uriah Heep went on to have a big following in New Zealand and Germany. They continue to perform there as well as at stadium-sized venues in The Netherlands, Scandinavia, the Balkans, Japan and Russia. "Demons and Wizards" contained "Easy Livin'" and the album eventually went Platinum in the US. "Wonderworld" is a 1974 release.

From Quiz UFO

Answer: Eddie Clarke

"Fast" Eddie Clarke had recently left Motorhead and the two quickly formed a new band utilising both of their names. Unfortunately, Way had a contract with UFO's record company from which he couldn't escape, and even though he had formed the band, half named the band and recruited ex Humble Pie drummer Jerry Shirley and future Flogging Molly vocalist Dave King to the band, he wasn't able to record or tour with them. Clarke recruited Charlie McCracken from Rory Gallagher's band, Taste, as bass player, and in order to fulfill his contract. Way joined Ozzy Osbourne's band as bass player.

From Quiz Vienna. The Life and Music of Midge Ure

Answer: Fade To Grey

"Fade To Grey" went to number eight in UK charts as well as hitting the top ten in charts around the world. The song also had a big influence on U2 bass player Adam Clayton, who has recounted the tale of him attempting to learn the bass line to "Fade To Grey" and coming up with the bass line to "New Year's Day" which became U2's first UK top ten hit.

From Quiz Uriah Heep

Answer: Ozzy Osbourne

Kerslake joined Uriah Heep in in November, 1971, and left the band in October, 1979. He later rejoined them in April of 1982. During his hiatus from Heep he was hired by Ozzy Osbourne during which time he recorded Ozzy's "Blizzard of Ozz" and "Diary of a Madman" albums. He played with bass guitarist Bob Daisley on the sessions and Daisley later joined Uriah Heep. On the "Diary of a Madman" notes Kerslake and Daisley aren't credited. Kerslake was never with Ritchie Blackmore in Rainbow or Deep Purple. He was with The Gods before joining Heep. In early 2007 the Uriah Heep website made the announcement that Kerslake was leaving the band due to ongoing health problems.

From Quiz Underoath- "Define The Great Line"

Answer: A Moment Suspended in Time

Yes, it's from 'A Moment Suspended in Time'. 'The Blue Note' is on their album 'They're Only Chasing Safety'.

From Quiz UFO

Answer: George Martin

"No Place To Run" reached a very respectable number 11 in the UK charts and number 51 on the Billboard 200 in USA and featured a cover of "Mystery Train", which as well as being recorded by Elvis Presley in 1955 had also been performed by The Band at their "Last Waltz" farewell concert in 1976. George Martin, often referred to as the fifth Beatle, also produced albums by Jeff Beck, Cheap Trick, Little River Band and Ultravox.

From Quiz Vienna. The Life and Music of Midge Ure

Answer: Thin Lizzy

After Moore quit mid tour, Ure stepped in as guitarist. By the time the tour reached Japan, Lynott had hired Snowy White as a replacement for Moore, so Ure switched to keyboards for the remainder of the tour.

From Quiz Uriah Heep

Answer: John Sloman

John Sloman replaced John Lawton and was the vocalist on "Conquest". The LP was not well received by Heep fans which contributed to Ken Hensley's departure in September of the same year. Mick Box picked up the pieces and carried on with a new singer named Pete Goalby who had been with the band Trapeze. Two early 1980s releases were "Abominog" and "Head First". The albums changed the band's sound to a more contemporary style and generated renewed interest in Uriah Heep among glam metal fans. Vocalist Bernie Shaw has been a member since 1986.

From Quiz Underoath- "Define The Great Line"

Answer: have just begun to spin

Those lyrics are in the last verse of the song.

From Quiz UFO

Answer: Reading Festival

Headliners at Reading in 1980 were Rory Gallagher, Whitesnake and UFO so this was quite the debut gig for Carter, but he proved himself more than capable. Also on the bill at Reading that year were Gillan, Def Leppard and Iron Maiden.

From Quiz Vienna. The Life and Music of Midge Ure

Answer: Joe Dolce

Although all four possible answers had huge hits in 1981, with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Ennio Morricone reaching number two and Shakin' Stevens reaching number one, it was the novelty hit "Shaddup You Face" (1981) that kept Midge and Ultravox off the top spot for three weeks. In the year end charts however, "Vienna" was the eighth best selling single, whereas "Shaddup You Face" could only manage number 15.

From Quiz Uriah Heep

Answer: Roger Dean

Other Heep albums he designed include "Sea of Light" and "Acoustically Driven" as well as "Remasters: The Official Anthology" in 2001. Other groups who have used Dean's cover art include Yes, Asia and Rick Wakeman. His first album cover art work was in 1968 for a group called Gun. In 1971 he produced the cover for the first album by Osibisa which established his reputation as an artist. Later that year he designed his first album cover for the group Yes for their album, "Fragile". Dean has been responsible for the cover artwork for several video games, including "Tetris Worlds". David Stone Martin and Burt Goldblatt are primarily known for jazz album covers. Max's art work was a visual part of the psychedelic movement.

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