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Marillion 2 - Early Days Trivia Quiz

Another series of questions about Marillion's early days - this time the period between their signing for EMI and the recording of their debut album.

A multiple-choice quiz by yyz2112. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
yyz2112

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
209,578

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did Fish announce that Marillion had signed with EMI? Hint

On stage at the Marquee.

On the "Friday Rock Show".

On the "Old Grey Whistle Test".

On stage at the Reading Festival.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was mainly responsible for Marillion signing with EMI? Hint

Dave Stopps

Hugh Stanley Clarke

Richard Branson

Tony Stratton Smith

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which other label was actively seeking to sign Marillion at the same time? Hint

Vertigo

Mercury

Charisma

CBS

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where was the studio chosen for the recording of the 'Market Square Heroes' EP? Hint

The Marquee Studios, London

Battle, near Hastings, Sussex

Rockfield Studios, Wales

SARM East Studios, London

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who produced the sessions for the recording of the 'Market Square Heroes' EP? Hint

Terry Brown

David Hitchcock

Simon Hanhart

George Martin

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who designed the cover for the 'Market Square Heroes' EP? Hint

Rodney Matthews

Hipgnosis

Roger Dean

Mark Wilkinson

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Question 7 of 10

7. What put the 'Market Square Heroes' EP release in doubt? Hint

A car accident

A strike in the pressing plant

A plastic shortage

Fish losing his voice.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Besides the title track, what are the other songs on the 'Market Square Heroes' EP? Hint

"Three Boats Down From the Candy" and "Grendel"

"Kayleigh" and "L:avender"

"Garden Party" and "He Knows You Know"

"Assassing" and "Punch and Judy"

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many different formats was 'Market Square Heroes' released on? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. The tour to promote the first single from 'Market Square Heroes' ended with a date at which London venue? Hint

Hammersmith Odeon

The Venue

Wembley Arena

The Albert Hall

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did Fish announce that Marillion had signed with EMI?

Answer: On stage at the Reading Festival.

Reading was the second festival Marillion played that week end. The previous day they had supported Jethro Tull at the Theakston Festival at Nostell Priory.

2. Who was mainly responsible for Marillion signing with EMI?

Answer: Hugh Stanley Clarke

Clarke was a senior member of EMI's A&R department.

3. Which other label was actively seeking to sign Marillion at the same time?

Answer: Charisma

Charisma boss Tony Stratton Smith was a huge fan of the band and gave orders for them to be signed at all cost. However, the employee who was sent to finalise the deal wasn't impressed and made them a very poor offer.

4. Where was the studio chosen for the recording of the 'Market Square Heroes' EP?

Answer: Battle, near Hastings, Sussex

During the recording sessions, the band's van, which had been nicknamed Margaret, finally fell to pieces. The roadcrew immediately placed an obituary in the local paper and, afterwords, said 'she died in Battle'.

5. Who produced the sessions for the recording of the 'Market Square Heroes' EP?

Answer: David Hitchcock

Hitchcock was well know for his previous work with progressive rock giants like Genesis and Camel.

6. Who designed the cover for the 'Market Square Heroes' EP?

Answer: Mark Wilkinson

The distorted eye of the jester on the cover was modelled on an extreme close up photograph of Mark Wilkinson's own eye.

7. What put the 'Market Square Heroes' EP release in doubt?

Answer: A car accident

David Hitchcock was driving home, with the master tapes in his car, when he crashed.

8. Besides the title track, what are the other songs on the 'Market Square Heroes' EP?

Answer: "Three Boats Down From the Candy" and "Grendel"

None of the three songs on the first EP have featured on a studio album.

9. How many different formats was 'Market Square Heroes' released on?

Answer: 3

It was released as a 7", 12" and 12" picture disc.

10. The tour to promote the first single from 'Market Square Heroes' ended with a date at which London venue?

Answer: The Venue

Marillion would not play Hammersmith Odeon until the "Script For a Jester's Tear" Tour. They headlined Wembley Arena on the "Clutching at Straws" tour. According to "The Story So Far" web site, the band have never played the Albert Hall.

Source: Author yyz2112

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