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Irish Bands and Artists Trivia Quiz

Irish bands and artists feature heavily in music history. How well do you know your Irish music?

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

Author
liamwalsh

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
401,305

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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270

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was U2's first studio album, released in Oct 1980 in the UK? Hint

Unforgettable Fire

Boy

Joshua Tree

Rattle and Hum

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Question 2 of 10

2. Popular in the 1960s, and famous for their Aran sweaters, The Clancy Brothers frequently sang with this other Irish artist. What was his name? Hint

Finbar Furey

Christy Moore

Bob Geldof

Tommy Makem

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Cranberries became the first Irish band to have a song with over one billion hits on YouTube. Which single was this? Hint

Zombie

Dreams

Linger

Promises

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Question 4 of 10

4. Sinead O'Connor experienced many controversies in her career. Which song was her best known cover (written by Prince)? Hint

Mandinka

You Do Something to Me

Sacrifice

Nothing Compares 2 U

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Question 5 of 10

5. Northern Ireland band The Undertones sang about which of their relatives? Hint

He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother

Mother And Child Reunion

The Man From Uncle

My Perfect Cousin

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Question 6 of 10

6. Irish band Horslips are regarded as the founders of which branch of music? Hint

Pub Singalongs

Riverdance

Celtic Rock

High Traditional

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Question 7 of 10

7. Famous for founding Band-Aid and Live Aid, Bob Geldof was also the lead singer of The Boomtown Rats. Which "day" song was one of their best singles? Hint

Friday On My Mind

Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting

Monday Monday

I Don't Like Mondays

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Question 8 of 10

8. On which album did Irish band The Chieftains collaborate with Van Morrison, Mick Jagger, Mark Knopfler, Sting, Tom Jones and others? Hint

Whiskey In The Jar

The Long Black Veil

Fire In The Kitchen

An Irish Evening

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1985 this Irish band sang "The Whole of the Moon". Who are they? Hint

The Paperboys

The Waterboys

Girls Aloud

Men without Hats

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Question 10 of 10

10. He was first performer to win the Eurovision Song Contest twice with songs "What's Another Year" and "Hold Me Now". Who was this Australian born Irishman"? Hint

Paul Brady

Johnny Logan

Van Morrison

Michael Flatley

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was U2's first studio album, released in Oct 1980 in the UK?

Answer: Boy

Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin, "Boy" included the track "I Will Follow". It reached number 52 in the UK album charts.

2. Popular in the 1960s, and famous for their Aran sweaters, The Clancy Brothers frequently sang with this other Irish artist. What was his name?

Answer: Tommy Makem

The Clancy brothers' mother heard of how cold it could be in New York and sent Aran jumpers for her sons and Tommy Makem to wear. After their first performance wearing them, their manager decided this would be their "look".

3. The Cranberries became the first Irish band to have a song with over one billion hits on YouTube. Which single was this?

Answer: Zombie

"Zombie" was included on The Cranberries' second album "No Need to Argue" released in 1994. The single went to number one on the US charts and the album went to number six. Dolores O'Riordan, the band's lead singer, died on 15 January 2018.

4. Sinead O'Connor experienced many controversies in her career. Which song was her best known cover (written by Prince)?

Answer: Nothing Compares 2 U

Known for her music and her shaven head, Sinead O'Connor courted controversy throughout her career including run-ins with "Saturday Night Live", the Catholic Church, Madonna and Miley Cyrus.

5. Northern Ireland band The Undertones sang about which of their relatives?

Answer: My Perfect Cousin

"My Perfect Cousin" was The Undertones' highest charting single reaching number nine on the UK charts in 1980. Their lead singer was Feargal Sharkey, a former Scout leader.

6. Irish band Horslips are regarded as the founders of which branch of music?

Answer: Celtic Rock

Celtic Rock combined traditional Irish myths and legends, traditional Irish music and rock music. Their albums include "The Tain" (1973), "The Book of Invasions" (1976) and "The Man Who Build America" (1978).

7. Famous for founding Band-Aid and Live Aid, Bob Geldof was also the lead singer of The Boomtown Rats. Which "day" song was one of their best singles?

Answer: I Don't Like Mondays

"I Don't Like Mondays" was written about the 1979 Cleveland Elementary School Shooting in San Diego. When the shooter 16 year old Brenda Ann Spencer was asked why she did it, her response was "I Don't Like Mondays". The song was number one for four weeks in the summer of 1979 in the UK charts.

8. On which album did Irish band The Chieftains collaborate with Van Morrison, Mick Jagger, Mark Knopfler, Sting, Tom Jones and others?

Answer: The Long Black Veil

Released in 1996, the album went gold in the United States selling over 690,000 copies. The track "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You" a collaboration with Van Morrison, won a Grammy award.

9. In 1985 this Irish band sang "The Whole of the Moon". Who are they?

Answer: The Waterboys

"The Whole of the Moon" was used by U2 to open concerts on their "Joshua Tree" tours (2017 and 2019), performing it as a medley with "Where the Streets Have No Name".

10. He was first performer to win the Eurovision Song Contest twice with songs "What's Another Year" and "Hold Me Now". Who was this Australian born Irishman"?

Answer: Johnny Logan

Johnny Logan was somewhat of a Eurovision Song Contest specialist, with:

- A win in 1980 as a performer "What's Another year?".
- Second in 1984 as a composer "Terminal 3" performed by Linda Martin.
- A win in 1987 as a performer "Hold Me Now" which he also composed.
- A win in 1992 as a composer "Why Me?" performed by Linda Martin.

Source: Author liamwalsh

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