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Graham Parker Trivia Quiz

Graham Parker started out in 1976 as a pub rocker; a vastly underrated artist with a dedicated following.

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

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Author
Yves

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
99,373

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. What was the name of Graham Parker's original backing band? Hint

The GP's

The Shot

The Figgs

The Rumour

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Question 2 of 15

2. In 1976, an official bootleg was released. It was called: Hint

Live at Marble Arch

Howlin' Wind Live

Live at the Marquee

Pourin' It All Out

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was GP's occupation before turning pro? Hint

Gravedigger

Local radio DJ

Gas station attendant

Tea boy at Stiff Records

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Question 4 of 15

4. The 3rd album "Stick to Me" (1977) had to be recorded twice as it was discovered that the original tapes were defective. Who was the final producer? Hint

Brinsley Schwarz

Dave Edmunds

Nick Lowe

Elvis Costello

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Question 5 of 15

5. On "Live Alone! Discovering Japan", GP covers a Billy Idol tune. It was: Hint

Sweet Sixteen

Hot in the City

White Wedding

Eyes Without a Face

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Question 6 of 15

6. Graham Parker, the author -- What is the title of his short story collection published in 2000? Hint

Me and the Stones

Carp Fishing on Valium

The Great Trouser Mystery

The Thylacine's Nest

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which album, released in 1988, was considered to be a comeback of sorts? Hint

12 Haunted Episodes

The Mona Lisa's Sister

Struck by Lightning

Deepcut to Nowhere

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who produced, together with GP, the album 'Steady Nerves'? Hint

William Wittman

Brinsley Schwarz

Jon Jacobs

George Martin

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Question 9 of 15

9. The Rumour also made their own albums. How many? No compilations. Hint

None

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who sang backing vocals on 'Endless Night' off 'The Up Escalator' (1980)? Hint

Elvis Costello

Lou Reed

Bruce Springsteen

Paul McCartney

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Question 11 of 15

11. What is the title of the Graham Parker tribute CD? Hint

Passion is No Ordinary Word

Burnzy's Last Call

Piss and Vinegar

Stiffs & Demons

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who was GP's backing band on the 'Live from New York, NY' cd (1996)? Hint

The Band

The Shot

The Episodes

The Figgs

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Question 13 of 15

13. On his 1992 album 'Burning questions', there was a hidden bonus track. It was a cover of a well known song by The Who. Title? Hint

My generation

The kids are allright

You better, you bet

Substitute

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Question 14 of 15

14. The vinyl release of 'Human Soul' (1989) had two sub-titles, one for each side. They were 'Real Side' and 'Surreal Side'. True or false?

True

False

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Question 15 of 15

15. GP once released a song on which he attacked his former record company. It was called: Hint

Mercury Poisoning

Big Fat Zero

Crawling from the Wreckage

Sounds Like Chains

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of Graham Parker's original backing band?

Answer: The Rumour

The GP's never existed and the other two were later backing bands.

2. In 1976, an official bootleg was released. It was called:

Answer: Live at Marble Arch

"Live at Marble Arch" was released in a limited edition and given away to people in the music industry.

3. What was GP's occupation before turning pro?

Answer: Gas station attendant

He worked in a gas station in Camberley, Surrey.

4. The 3rd album "Stick to Me" (1977) had to be recorded twice as it was discovered that the original tapes were defective. Who was the final producer?

Answer: Nick Lowe

5. On "Live Alone! Discovering Japan", GP covers a Billy Idol tune. It was:

Answer: Sweet Sixteen

6. Graham Parker, the author -- What is the title of his short story collection published in 2000?

Answer: Carp Fishing on Valium

'Me and the Stones' is a story from that collection, while 'The Great Trouser Mystery' is GP's first novel, published in 1980. 'The Thylacine's Nest' is his second novel, to be published soon.

7. Which album, released in 1988, was considered to be a comeback of sorts?

Answer: The Mona Lisa's Sister

While the other three were also well received, they did not come out in 1988.

8. Who produced, together with GP, the album 'Steady Nerves'?

Answer: William Wittman

Jon Jacobs and Brinsley Schwarz co-produced other albums with GP. George Martin never did.

9. The Rumour also made their own albums. How many? No compilations.

Answer: 3

Albums by The Rumour : 'Max'(1977); 'Frogs, Sprouts, Clogs and Krauts' (1979); 'Purity of Essence'(1980).

10. Who sang backing vocals on 'Endless Night' off 'The Up Escalator' (1980)?

Answer: Bruce Springsteen

Yes, The Boss did.

11. What is the title of the Graham Parker tribute CD?

Answer: Piss and Vinegar

The others are compilations.

12. Who was GP's backing band on the 'Live from New York, NY' cd (1996)?

Answer: The Episodes

13. On his 1992 album 'Burning questions', there was a hidden bonus track. It was a cover of a well known song by The Who. Title?

Answer: Substitute

Apparently the track was only on the UK release, but true GPfans should know this.

14. The vinyl release of 'Human Soul' (1989) had two sub-titles, one for each side. They were 'Real Side' and 'Surreal Side'. True or false?

Answer: True

15. GP once released a song on which he attacked his former record company. It was called:

Answer: Mercury Poisoning

Although the other titles could've well been about the company in question, they were just ordinary songs by Graham Parker.

Source: Author Yves

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