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For the love of Steve Perry Trivia Quiz

Here are some questions about the former lead singer of Journey.

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

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perryfan

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
115,272

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Steve Perry joined Journey in what year? Hint

1976

1977

1979

1980

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the band Steve was in before he joined Journey? Hint

For the love of strange medicine.

Space Aliens

Alien Project

Lost Aliens

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the first Journey album that Steve appeared on? Hint

Infinity

Departure

Escape

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which song co-written by Steve and Jon Cain went to number two? Hint

"Faithfully"

"Lovin Touchin Squeezin"

"Open Arms"

"Seperate Ways (Worlds Apart)"

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Steve's first solo hit? Hint

"You Better Wait"

"Faithfully"

"Oh Sherrie"

"Foolish Heart"

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Question 6 of 10

6. "For the Love of Strange Medicine" was the name of his first solo album.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which soundtrack did Steve sing on as a solo artist? Hint

"Tron"

"Quest for Camolot"

"Caddyshack"

"Risky Business"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who has Steve said was his biggest influence in music? Hint

The Beatles

Sam Cooke

Bob Marley

Elvis Presley

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which city was "Lights" written for? Hint

Los Angeles

New York

San Francisco

Chicago

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following songs were not sung by Steve Perry? Hint

"Where Is The love"

"Melody"

"What Was"

"Summer of love"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Steve Perry joined Journey in what year?

Answer: 1977

He first joined the group onstage in 1977.

2. What was the name of the band Steve was in before he joined Journey?

Answer: Alien Project

The bass player for this band was killed on July 4th weekend, just before signing a record deal.

3. What was the first Journey album that Steve appeared on?

Answer: Infinity

This was indeed the first album that featured Steve Perry.

4. Which song co-written by Steve and Jon Cain went to number two?

Answer: "Open Arms"

"Open Arms" was originally intended for Jon's former group the Baby's, but rejected. This song made it 'safe' for rockers to do a ballad..dubbed the first power ballad.

5. What was Steve's first solo hit?

Answer: "Oh Sherrie"

"Oh Sherrie was the first solo hit from his "Street Talk" album.

6. "For the Love of Strange Medicine" was the name of his first solo album.

Answer: False

"For the Love of Strange Medecine" was his second solo effort. "Street Talk" was his first.

7. Which soundtrack did Steve sing on as a solo artist?

Answer: "Quest for Camolot"

While Steve was in Journey their songs did appear on "Tron", "Caddyshack", and "Risky Business", however, as a solo artist, Steve sang "I Stand Alone" and "United We Stand" on the "Quest for Camolot" soundtrack.

8. Who has Steve said was his biggest influence in music?

Answer: Sam Cooke

He has said he grew up listening to Sam, and you can hear this influence in his music.

9. Which city was "Lights" written for?

Answer: Los Angeles

The song was written by Steve while he was living in Los Angeles. The band decided to change part of the lyrics to read "And the sun shines on the bay". It was originally, "And the sun shines on L.A."

10. Which of the following songs were not sung by Steve Perry?

Answer: "Where Is The love"

"Melody","Summer of love" and "What Was" were on his Greatest Hits + 5 album.

Source: Author perryfan

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