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10 Questions about Evanescence | Music

Their first major release, "Fallen," has been certified 6x Platinum and has sold over 14 million copies. But, what do you know about them before they hit it big?

A multiple-choice quiz by erin76. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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erin76

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5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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233,062

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1998, Evanescence consisted of Amy Lee, Ben Moody, and what other band member? Hint

John LeCompt

David Hodges

William Boyd

Rocky Gray

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Question 2 of 10

2. What song of theirs first appeared on local Arkansas radio stations? Hint

Solitude

Understanding

Lies

Give Unto Me

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Claire Danes/Leonardo DiCaprio movie version of "Romeo and Juliet" was the inspiration for what song? Hint

Before The Dawn

Anywhere

My Immortal

Bring Me To Life

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Question 4 of 10

4. Evanescence has also recorded instrumentals. Which was the first? Hint

Ascension of the Spirit

Eternal

Nite Tide

My Immortal

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Question 5 of 10

5. Will Boyd played bass on two songs before actually becoming a full time member. The first was "Solitude." What was the second? Hint

Away From Me

Imaginary

Where Will You Go

Whisper

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Question 6 of 10

6. What pre-"Fallen" song was ever performed live on the radio? Hint

Lies

Whisper

Understanding

Even In Death

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Question 7 of 10

7. What early Evanescence song features a Latin hymn? Hint

Imaginary

Field Of Innocence

Lies

Eternal

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Question 8 of 10

8. The third song ever written by Evanescence, Amy Lee wrote this song and plays the piano. Hint

My Immortal

Breathe No More

Anywhere

Give Unto Me

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Question 9 of 10

9. This rare and unreleased track was written for a local charity. Hint

Before The Dawn

Goodnight

Exodus

You

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Question 10 of 10

10. This song, one of Evanescence's trademarks, features Bruce Fitzhugh of Living Sacrifice as male vocals on the "Origin" version. Hint

Lies

Whisper

Bring Me To Life

Away From Me

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1998, Evanescence consisted of Amy Lee, Ben Moody, and what other band member?

Answer: David Hodges

David Hodges left the band in 2002 amid rumours that Evanescence was a Christian rock band. He started his own band called Trading Yesterday.

2. What song of theirs first appeared on local Arkansas radio stations?

Answer: Understanding

"Understanding" was written by Ben Moody and is featured on "Evanescence" EP and "Sound Asleep" EP. After this song aired on local radio, fans demanded they put on a live show.

3. The Claire Danes/Leonardo DiCaprio movie version of "Romeo and Juliet" was the inspiration for what song?

Answer: Anywhere

Writer Ben Moody said in an interview that this was one of his least favorite songs.

4. Evanescence has also recorded instrumentals. Which was the first?

Answer: Ascension of the Spirit

"Ascension of the Spirit" is extremely relaxing and beautiful. It is the most 'classical' sounding of all their instrumentals

5. Will Boyd played bass on two songs before actually becoming a full time member. The first was "Solitude." What was the second?

Answer: Away From Me

David Hodges plays piano and sings back up on this song.

6. What pre-"Fallen" song was ever performed live on the radio?

Answer: Even In Death

The band still performed "Even In Death" live in 2003. The song is about loving someone so much you bring them back from the dead.

7. What early Evanescence song features a Latin hymn?

Answer: Field Of Innocence

The Latin chanting in "Field of Innocence" is translated as:
"Oh Jesus, King Most wonderful!
Thou conqueror renowned!
Thou sweetness most ineffable!
In whom all joys are found!"

8. The third song ever written by Evanescence, Amy Lee wrote this song and plays the piano.

Answer: Give Unto Me

Originally an intrumental, it was supposed to be released on the "Sound Asleep" EP.

9. This rare and unreleased track was written for a local charity.

Answer: Goodnight

Goodnight is not featured on any album and it has never been played live in concert. Unfortunately, I do not know the name of the specific charity.

10. This song, one of Evanescence's trademarks, features Bruce Fitzhugh of Living Sacrifice as male vocals on the "Origin" version.

Answer: Lies

"Lies" is the name of the consumer products (pizza, soda, doll and perfume) in the "Everybody's Fool" video.

Source: Author erin76

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