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Duran Duran - The True Duranie Quiz

A Duran Duran quiz for any true Duranie with too much time on their hands (well, back in the 80's anyway).

A multiple-choice quiz by katsdrama. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
katsdrama

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
140,159

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1676

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. We all know that Nick Rhodes' real last name is Bates. Where did he come up with the name Rhodes? Hint

It was his girlfriend's last name

He picked it at random from the Birmingham Phone Book

It is his mother's maiden name

It was a type of synthesizer/keyboard

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Question 2 of 15

2. John has been linked to several high-profile celebrities. Which high-profile model did John date in the 1980's? Hint

Christie Brinkley

Claire Stansfield

Ella Von Bismark

Renee Simonsen

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Question 3 of 15

3. What are the astrological signs of the five members (Simon, John, Nick, Andy and Roger)? Hint

Scorpio, Cancer, Gemini, Aquarius, Taurus

Aquarius, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Sagittarius

Leo, Libra, Gemini, Capricorn, Aries

Scorpio, Gemini, Gemini, Aquarius, Taurus

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Question 4 of 15

4. We all know that Simon met the guys through an ex-girlfriend who worked at the Rum Runner. What is her name? Hint

Oda Locks

Fiona Kemp

Janie Horton

Elizabeth Scrupt

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Question 5 of 15

5. More questions about Simon. What did Simon wear to his Duran Duran audition? Hint

Red leather pants with silver sequins and cowboy boots

Pink leopard print pants, brown jacket, and pointy boots

His mother's housecoat and fuzzy black slippers

Yellow tights, a tutu, and ballet toe shoes

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Question 6 of 15

6. John bought a duplication of what from the James Bond film "Goldfinger"? Hint

A mircophone lighter

Jame's Bond's wardrode

James Bond's house

Gold Astin Martin

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Question 7 of 15

7. During the Duran Duran documentary "Sing Blue Silver", Simon dramtically asks for what accessory as if he were in a Shakespeare production? Hint

A belt

A hat

A can of hairspray

A wristband

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Question 8 of 15

8. Roger's first concert was Hint

The Sex Pistols

Blondie

David Bowie

The Jackson Five

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Question 9 of 15

9. Andy's father was a ... Hint

postman

fisherman

baker

teacher

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Question 10 of 15

10. Simon is married to model Yasmin LeBon (thus her last name), but what model was Simon engaged to in the 80's? Hint

Rema

Claire Stansfield

Renee Simonsen

Tiffany St. Conner

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Question 11 of 15

11. During the making of the video for "Hungry like the Wolf" a member of Duran Duran was urinated on by an elephant.

True

False

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which job was NOT held by Simon before joining Duran Duran? Hint

a tree surgeon

a dancing chicken for a Birmingham restaurant

In Israel on a kibbutz

an apprentice for a printer

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which person below has never been a member of Duran Duran? Hint

Stephen Duffy

Andy Wickett

Simon Colley

Martin Fry

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Question 14 of 15

14. John's daughter is named after what American city? Hint

Atlanta

Denver

Austin

Raleigh

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Question 15 of 15

15. Since its inception Duran Duran has sold over ______ million records worldwide. Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. We all know that Nick Rhodes' real last name is Bates. Where did he come up with the name Rhodes?

Answer: It was a type of synthesizer/keyboard

Rhodes keyboards are still being sold today.

2. John has been linked to several high-profile celebrities. Which high-profile model did John date in the 1980's?

Answer: Renee Simonsen

Renee is now married and a mother in her native Denmark.

3. What are the astrological signs of the five members (Simon, John, Nick, Andy and Roger)?

Answer: Scorpio, Gemini, Gemini, Aquarius, Taurus

For those of you about to protest that John is a Cancer, remember he was born on June 20th, which makes him a Gemini. The birthdates of the members are Simon (Oct. 27, 1958), John (June 20, 1960), Nick (June 8, 1962), Andy (Feb. 16, 1961) and Roger (April 26, 1960).

4. We all know that Simon met the guys through an ex-girlfriend who worked at the Rum Runner. What is her name?

Answer: Fiona Kemp

5. More questions about Simon. What did Simon wear to his Duran Duran audition?

Answer: Pink leopard print pants, brown jacket, and pointy boots

Nick has been quoted as saying "Anyone who looks that stupid is postively the one".

6. John bought a duplication of what from the James Bond film "Goldfinger"?

Answer: Gold Astin Martin

John's video collection contains every James Bond film made and he has even confessed that his fondness for the movie series is almost "to the point of obsession".

7. During the Duran Duran documentary "Sing Blue Silver", Simon dramtically asks for what accessory as if he were in a Shakespeare production?

Answer: A wristband

The Wristband was the ultimate fashion accessory for the Brit Pop Bands of the 80's.

8. Roger's first concert was

Answer: The Jackson Five

In fact, Roger is a big Mowtown fan and saw the group in Birmingham at the age of ten.

9. Andy's father was a ...

Answer: fisherman

Andy grew up in the small fishing village of Cullercoats. His family was so poor that they did not have indoor plumbing until Andy was a teenager. His father later became a carpenter.

10. Simon is married to model Yasmin LeBon (thus her last name), but what model was Simon engaged to in the 80's?

Answer: Claire Stansfield

And she has also become an actress. Claire is best known as the character of the evil Alti on the hit TV series "Xena:Warrior Princess" and is also known as the Jersey Devil in the Sci-Fi phenomenon "The X-Files".

11. During the making of the video for "Hungry like the Wolf" a member of Duran Duran was urinated on by an elephant.

Answer: False

Actually, it was during filming of the "Save a Prayer" video.

12. Which job was NOT held by Simon before joining Duran Duran?

Answer: a dancing chicken for a Birmingham restaurant

But it is certainly fun to picture!

13. Which person below has never been a member of Duran Duran?

Answer: Martin Fry

Martin was the lead vocalist for another Brit pop sensation, ABC.

14. John's daughter is named after what American city?

Answer: Atlanta

John's daughter Atlanta de Cadenet Taylor has often been seen at premieres with her mother, actress Amanda de Cadenet. Amanda is John's first wife. He is now married to Gela Nash, one-half of the fashion brains behind the designer clothing line Juice Couture.

15. Since its inception Duran Duran has sold over ______ million records worldwide.

Answer: 60

Not too shabby, huh?

Source: Author katsdrama

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