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Quiz about Christian Music History 101
Quiz about Christian Music History 101

Christian Music History 101 Trivia Quiz


A brief overview of Christian Music from 1970 to 2000

A multiple-choice quiz by zappinzoomie. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
zappinzoomie
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
38,684
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
732
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Question 1 of 10
1. Nicknamed the 'Sgt. Pepper of Christianity', this classic recording launched Christian rock back in 1969. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This group was affectionately nick-named 'the yellow and black attack' due to their bumblebee colored spandex outfits! Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. 'My Father's Eyes' brought this teenager into the Christian music spotlight back in the 70s. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This West Coast Punk outfit continues to soar today. Their A and M label debut was titled...'Slowly Going the way of the __________' Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. With Christian rock music getting bigger and bigger, Word records formed Myrhh records for its rock releases. The first artist signed to the Myrhh label was... Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Starting out as a hip hop group, this band actually hit it big with a alternative rock album called 'Jesus Freak' Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In the mid 70s this sibling trio came up with the classic, 'Easter Song'. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Steve Taylor, former youth pastor, hit it big with this quirky EP which is considered a classic recording today. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. 'The Fundamental Elements of Southtown' was the Atlantic records label debut for this band. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Phil Keaggy is considered one of the best guitarist in the world today. He got his start in this band back in the 60s. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Nicknamed the 'Sgt. Pepper of Christianity', this classic recording launched Christian rock back in 1969.

Answer: Upon This Rock

Released on Capitol records, Larry Norman's counter culture classic included favorites, 'I Wish We'd All Been Ready' and 'Sweet Sweet Song of Salvation'...which Larry say's he wrote in his sleep!
2. This group was affectionately nick-named 'the yellow and black attack' due to their bumblebee colored spandex outfits!

Answer: Stryper

With 'Calling On You' hitting no.1 on MTV in the mid 80s, Stryper became the premiere Christian Metal band of the day.
3. 'My Father's Eyes' brought this teenager into the Christian music spotlight back in the 70s.

Answer: Amy Grant

Amy went on to platinum selling success and no. 1 hits on the national billboard charts as she became the first true 'superstar' of Christian music.
4. This West Coast Punk outfit continues to soar today. Their A and M label debut was titled...'Slowly Going the way of the __________'

Answer: Buffalo

With catchy songs like 'Chick Magnet', 'I'm OK Your OK', and 'Punk Rawk Show', MXPX has become the premiere punk group of today.
5. With Christian rock music getting bigger and bigger, Word records formed Myrhh records for its rock releases. The first artist signed to the Myrhh label was...

Answer: Randy Mathews

6. Starting out as a hip hop group, this band actually hit it big with a alternative rock album called 'Jesus Freak'

Answer: D C Talk

'Jesus Freak' took DC Talk into platinum plus sales,a Grammy award, write ups in 'Rolling Stone' magazine, and MTV exposure. The title cut became a rallying cry to Christian youth everywhere.
7. In the mid 70s this sibling trio came up with the classic, 'Easter Song'.

Answer: 2nd Chapter of Acts

8. Steve Taylor, former youth pastor, hit it big with this quirky EP which is considered a classic recording today.

Answer: I Want To Be A Clone

Today Steve is producing some of the hottest groups around, 'Sixpence None the Richer', 'Chevelle' and 'LA Symphony'.
9. 'The Fundamental Elements of Southtown' was the Atlantic records label debut for this band.

Answer: POD

'The Fundamental Elements of Southtown' has sold over a million copies, earning a platinum record for the group POD, which stands for 'Payable On Death'.
10. Phil Keaggy is considered one of the best guitarist in the world today. He got his start in this band back in the 60s.

Answer: Glass Harp

Source: Author zappinzoomie

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