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Lead Singers Gone Solo #2 Trivia Quiz

Here is Part Two to my earlier quiz. Please enjoy!

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

Author
mandamoo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
206,553

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
706

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Question 1 of 10

1. Limahl, from 80's band Kajagoogoo, had chart success with the theme song to the film of the same name. Can you name the song? Hint

Never Ending Story

Never Ending Saga

Never Ending Song

Never Ending Tale

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Question 2 of 10

2. Phil Collins, former lead with Genesis, has had a string of solo hits since going alone. What was his debut single? Hint

You Can't Hurry Love

In The Air Tonight

Sussudio

One More Night

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Question 3 of 10

3. Now, can you name Phil Collins' predecessor as lead singer in Genesis? Hint

Paul Weller

Jim Kerr

Feargal Sharkey

Peter Gabriel

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Question 4 of 10

4. Name the band Jim Keays fronted. Hint

Bootleg Family

Masters Apprentices

Zoot

Daddy Cool

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which female lead singer got together with UB40 to record a cover of "I Got You Babe"? Hint

Deborah Harry

Chrissie Hynde

Annie Lennox

Deborah Conway

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Question 6 of 10

6. The former lead singer of Daddy Cool went on to form another band in the the late 70's. What was the name of the band? Hint

Split Enz

Swanee

Icehouse

Mondo Rock

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Question 7 of 10

7. Name the lead singer who had a Top 10 hit with "The Old Man Down The Road" in the mid 80's. Hint

Don Henley

Ron Moss

Glenn Frey

John Fogerty

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which lead singer had a hit with "Free Me" in 1980 in the UK and Australia? Hint

Roger Waters

Robert Plant

Ian Gillan

Roger Daltrey

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Question 9 of 10

9. Ray Parker Jr had success in the 70's with the band Raydio. Which of the following was a solo hit for him? Hint

The Older Woman

The Southern Woman

The Younger Woman

The Other Woman

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Question 10 of 10

10. Name the lead singer who had two major solo hits in Australia with "Falling In Love Again" and "Julia" prior to fronting a successful group of his own. Hint

Max Merritt

Stevie Wright

John Paul Young

Ted Mulry

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Limahl, from 80's band Kajagoogoo, had chart success with the theme song to the film of the same name. Can you name the song?

Answer: Never Ending Story

The film, "The Never Ending Story" was released in 1984 and the song was to be Limahl's only success as a solo performer.

2. Phil Collins, former lead with Genesis, has had a string of solo hits since going alone. What was his debut single?

Answer: In The Air Tonight

"In The Air Tonight" is off the album "Face Value" which was released back in 1981. He officially severed ties with Genesis in 1995.

3. Now, can you name Phil Collins' predecessor as lead singer in Genesis?

Answer: Peter Gabriel

Most notable hits for Peter Gabriel are "Solsbury Hill" (1977), "Games Without Frontiers" (1980), "Shock The Monkey" (1982) and "Sledgehammer" (1986).

4. Name the band Jim Keays fronted.

Answer: Masters Apprentices

Jim Keays was indeed, the lead singer for the Masters Apprentices. Their album "Choice Cuts" was recorded at the Beatles Abbey Road studios in 1971 and includes the classic, "Because I Love You".

5. Which female lead singer got together with UB40 to record a cover of "I Got You Babe"?

Answer: Chrissie Hynde

Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders, along with UB40, charted with this in 1985. Chrissie was once married to Jim Kerr, lead singer with Simple Minds.

6. The former lead singer of Daddy Cool went on to form another band in the the late 70's. What was the name of the band?

Answer: Mondo Rock

Ross Wilson formed the successful Mondo Rock back in 1977. They had a string of hits in Australia, until their demise in 1991.

7. Name the lead singer who had a Top 10 hit with "The Old Man Down The Road" in the mid 80's.

Answer: John Fogerty

John Fogerty, of Creedence Clearwater Revival. A lawsuit was claimed against "The Old Man Down The Road" saying that it shared the same chorus as the Creedence tune "Run Through The Jungle". Fogerty ultimately won the case, when he proved that the two songs were distinctly separate compositions.

8. Which lead singer had a hit with "Free Me" in 1980 in the UK and Australia?

Answer: Roger Daltrey

Roger Daltrey of The Who charted with "Free Me". It is from the soundtrack to the film "McVicar", in which he played the notorious John McVicar.

9. Ray Parker Jr had success in the 70's with the band Raydio. Which of the following was a solo hit for him?

Answer: The Other Woman

"The Other Woman", released in 1982. That was followed by "Ghostbusters", the title song to the film of the same name.

10. Name the lead singer who had two major solo hits in Australia with "Falling In Love Again" and "Julia" prior to fronting a successful group of his own.

Answer: Ted Mulry

Ted Mulry emigrated to Australia from England in 1969 at the age of 20. Sadly, cancer claimed his life in 2001.

Source: Author mandamoo

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