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Duran Duran Live ON! Trivia Quiz

I love Duran Duran and their music. Here's a quiz on the band.

A multiple-choice quiz by sahara1977. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
sahara1977

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
204,437

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
830

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these two were number ones for Duran Duran in the UK? Hint

"A View to a Kill" and "Rio"

"Rio" and "The Reflex"

"The Reflex" and "Is There Something I Should Know?"

"The Reflex" and "Wild Boys"

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which British port did Simon capsise his yacht at? Hint

Liverpool

Plymouth

Falmouth

Portsmouth

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the real name of the bassist? Hint

John Andrew Taylor

John Nigel Taylor

Nigel John Taylor

Andrew John Taylor

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the Duranies went onto television show "Saturday Superstore" high on drugs? Hint

John

Andy

Simon

Nick

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which line in "Band Aid 1984" did Simon sing solo? Hint

It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid.

It's hard but when you're having fun.

And in our world of plenty, we get to spread a smile of joy

Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you.

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which video did John and Nick sit on an elephant? Hint

Rio

Hungry Like The Wolf

Save a Prayer

Lonely In Your Nightmare

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who took over from Andy and Roger in 1990? Hint

Warren Cuccurullo and Nile Rogers

Sterling Campbell and Nile Rogers

Warren Cuccurullo and Andy Peters

Warren Cuccurullo and Sterling Campbell

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the video of "Ordinary World" who is leaning against a post at the beginning of the video? Hint

John

Nick

Warren

Simon

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who nearly died in the making of "Wild Boys" Hint

John

Simon

Roger

Nick

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Question 10 of 10

10. After a separation of twenty years, the 5 members from 1981 - 1985 released another album in 2004. What is the name of the album? Hint

Astronaut

Sunrise

Greatest

Medazzaland

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these two were number ones for Duran Duran in the UK?

Answer: "The Reflex" and "Is There Something I Should Know?"

Duran Duran formed in 1978 in Birmingham, England before going on tour with punk princess, Hazel O Connor.

2. Which British port did Simon capsise his yacht at?

Answer: Falmouth

In 1981, they had their first single but it was not until 1983 they got their first number one.

3. What is the real name of the bassist?

Answer: Nigel John Taylor

Simon - Vocals, John - Bass, Andy - Guitar, Roger - Drums and Nick - Keyboards.

4. Which of the Duranies went onto television show "Saturday Superstore" high on drugs?

Answer: John

All of the Duranies were rumoured to have taken drugs except for Roger - he was always the quiet one.

5. Which line in "Band Aid 1984" did Simon sing solo?

Answer: It's hard but when you're having fun.

A year later, Roger and Andy left the band.

6. In which video did John and Nick sit on an elephant?

Answer: Save a Prayer

They get sprayed with water while sitting on the elephant.

7. Who took over from Andy and Roger in 1990?

Answer: Warren Cuccurullo and Sterling Campbell

Sterling soon left but Warren went on until 1997.

8. In the video of "Ordinary World" who is leaning against a post at the beginning of the video?

Answer: Simon

My favourite song - not sure about the bride's outfit in the video though.

9. Who nearly died in the making of "Wild Boys"

Answer: Simon

The wheel he was spinning around on stopped while his head was underwater.

10. After a separation of twenty years, the 5 members from 1981 - 1985 released another album in 2004. What is the name of the album?

Answer: Astronaut

Their comeback album as the original band members is called "Astronaut".

Source: Author sahara1977

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