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10 on Wet Wet Wet Trivia Quiz

A wee quiz on one of Scotland's most famous groups, Wet Wet Wet.

A multiple-choice quiz by KaiserRose. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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KaiserRose

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4 mins

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Quiz #
260,177

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Name all four members of Wet Wet Wet. Hint

Mark, Gary, Jason and Howard

Nicky, Kian, Shane and Mark

Keith, Ronan, Mikey and Shane

Marti, Graeme, Neil and Tommy

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who played lead guitar for the band and was often referred to as the "fifth member"? Hint

Graeme Duffy

Keith Duffin

Keith Duffy

Graeme Duffin

3. Wet Wet Wet's appearance at an Elvis Presley tribute concert was so well received that the album of the show was named after the song they performed... which Elvis Presley hit did they sing? Hint

Jailhouse Rock

It's Now or Never

Love Me Tender

Hound Dog

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which now defunct Scottish football team did Wet Wet Wet once sponsor? Hint

Clydebank

Partick Thistle

Glasgow Rangers

St Mirren

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Question 5 of 10

5. Wet Wet Wet took their name from a lyric in the song "Getting Having & Holding" but which 80s group sung the song? Hint

Culture Club

Duran Duran

Scritti Politti

Spandau Ballet

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Question 6 of 10

6. Lead singer Marti Pellow played which character in "Chicago the Musical"? Hint

Billy Flynn

Fred Casely

Amos Hart

Stage Manager

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Question 7 of 10

7. Wet Wet Wet reached number 1 with their version of the Beatles classic "With A Little Help From My Friends". Which charity was the single in aid of? Hint

Salvation Army

NSPCC

Childline

The Samaritans

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these songs did Wet Wet Wet NOT cover? Hint

Love is All Around

Maggie May

Handbags and Gladrags

Beyond The Sea

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Question 9 of 10

9. Marti Pellow appeared on the British singing show "Just The Two of Us" where professional singers were pair with celebrities. He went on to win the show with his partner. Who was she? Hint

Janet Ellis

Hannah Waterman

Julia Bradbury

Tess Daly

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Question 10 of 10

10. Name Wet Wet Wet's first single. Hint

Angel Eyes

Wishing I Was Lucky

Temptation

Sweet Little Mystery

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Name all four members of Wet Wet Wet.

Answer: Marti, Graeme, Neil and Tommy

Marti Pellow was born Mark McLachlan on 23rd March 1965.

2. Who played lead guitar for the band and was often referred to as the "fifth member"?

Answer: Graeme Duffin

Graeme, who has struggled with a speech impediment for many years is an active member of British Stammering Association (BSA). In 2004 he helped organise a conference for the BSA held in Stirling.

3. Wet Wet Wet's appearance at an Elvis Presley tribute concert was so well received that the album of the show was named after the song they performed... which Elvis Presley hit did they sing?

Answer: It's Now or Never

Other notable performers at this tribute were Michael Hutchence who performed "Baby Let's Play House" with NRBQ, Bryan Adams who performed "Hound Dog" and Tony Bennett who sang "Love Me Tender". "Jailhouse Rock" was performed by Michael Bolton and Carl Perkins.

4. Which now defunct Scottish football team did Wet Wet Wet once sponsor?

Answer: Clydebank

Wet Wet Wet sponsored their hometown club in the early 1990s. Unfortunately, however, the club went bankrupt. Their football park was known as Kilbowie.

5. Wet Wet Wet took their name from a lyric in the song "Getting Having & Holding" but which 80s group sung the song?

Answer: Scritti Politti

Scritti Politti had a number of hits in the UK but their most successful song was "The Word Girl" which reached number six in the UK charts in 1985.

6. Lead singer Marti Pellow played which character in "Chicago the Musical"?

Answer: Billy Flynn

Richard Gere played Billy Flynn in the 2002 film which also starred Catherine Zeta Jones and Renee Zellweger.

7. Wet Wet Wet reached number 1 with their version of the Beatles classic "With A Little Help From My Friends". Which charity was the single in aid of?

Answer: Childline

Childline was launched in 1986 by Esther Rantzen. Over the past 21 years the charity has helped to save the lives of many children and found safe houses for children in danger on the streets. Childline has now counseled well over one million children and young people and continues to give hope to those children who believe that no-one else cares for them.

8. Which of these songs did Wet Wet Wet NOT cover?

Answer: Handbags and Gladrags

"Love is All Around" spent 15 weeks at number 1 and a total of 37 weeks in the UK charts. It appeared in the hugely popular film "Four Weddings and a Funeral" starring Hugh Grant.

9. Marti Pellow appeared on the British singing show "Just The Two of Us" where professional singers were pair with celebrities. He went on to win the show with his partner. Who was she?

Answer: Hannah Waterman

Hannah, who played Laura Beale in the soap, "Eastenders", is the daughter of "Minder" star Dennis Waterman.

10. Name Wet Wet Wet's first single.

Answer: Wishing I Was Lucky

"Wishing I Was Lucky" was released in 1987 and was the first single taken from their debut album "Popped In Souled Out". It is a song about unemployment and reached number 6 in the UK charts.

Source: Author KaiserRose

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