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Quiz about Gary Barlow
Quiz about Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow Trivia Quiz


Solo artist, member of Take That. How much do you know about him?

A multiple-choice quiz by purcy. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
purcy
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
305,769
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
273
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 31 (3/10), Guest 81 (5/10), Guest 82 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Gary Barlow was a member of UK boy band Take That. What instrument did he play? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Where was Gary Barlow born? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was Gary's first solo single called? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. As a songwriter Gary wrote "Guilty" for which British boy band? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. When did Take That get back together as a group? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What was Take That's comeback single called? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Gary Barlow did a cover version of "So Help Me Girl" in 1997. Who performed its original recording? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who arranged the audition to find the final two members of Take That? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Gary did something unusual with one of the backup dancers on the "Nobody Else" tour. What was it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Gary was one of nine celebrities who participated in a "Red Nose Event". What did he do? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Gary Barlow was a member of UK boy band Take That. What instrument did he play?

Answer: keyboard

As well as being singer-songwriter, Gary also played the keyboard, but didn't dance very well.
2. Where was Gary Barlow born?

Answer: Frodsham

Gary was born 20th January 1971 in Frodsham, Cheshire, to parents Colin and Marjorie. He was one of two children and the youngest.
3. What was Gary's first solo single called?

Answer: Forever Love

Gary wrote and released "Forever Love" in July 1996, where it made the number one spot in the UK singles charts. This song was from his debut album "Open Road".
4. As a songwriter Gary wrote "Guilty" for which British boy band?

Answer: Blue

"Guilty" was written for the boy band Blue. The song was released 20th October 2003, and peaked at number two in The UK singles charts.
5. When did Take That get back together as a group?

Answer: 2006

Take That reformed in 2006, the previous year there had been a press conference announcing their intentions. Robbie Williams was not included in their comeback. Their "Ultimate Tour" was in 2006, with backup groups such as The Sugababes.
6. What was Take That's comeback single called?

Answer: Patience

"Patience" was the bands comeback single, and reached number one in the UK singles charts. It was filmed on location in Iceland and shows the four carrying microphones, making their way to the edge of a cliff. "Patience" is featured on Take That's album "Beautiful World".
7. Gary Barlow did a cover version of "So Help Me Girl" in 1997. Who performed its original recording?

Answer: Joe Duffie

Joe Duffie in 1994 recorded "So Help Me Girl". Gary Barlow released the song in 1997, where it made number 44 on the Billboard Hot Hundred Singles chart, in the USA. In the UK it charted at number 11.
8. Who arranged the audition to find the final two members of Take That?

Answer: Nigel Martin-Smith

Gary was one of the final two members of Take That to audition for Nigel Martin-Smith. Nigel had already listened to the tape that Gary had left for him. Howard, Jason and Mark had already auditioned and been shortlisted.
9. Gary did something unusual with one of the backup dancers on the "Nobody Else" tour. What was it?

Answer: Got Married

On the "Nobody Else" tour 2003, Gary met Dawn Andrews who was a back up dancer for the band. Gary and Dawn later married 12th January 2000. Gary and Dawn had three children together: Daniel, Emily, and Daisy.
10. Gary was one of nine celebrities who participated in a "Red Nose Event". What did he do?

Answer: climbed Mount Kilimanjaro

Red Nose Day is a charity event in the UK. Its aim is to raise money to alleviate poverty, both in the UK and Africa. Gary Barlow and eight other celebrities climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for this cause; all nine made it to the summit.
Source: Author purcy

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