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Over The Rainbow Trivia Quiz

No problem for a rock fan, even easier for a Rainbow fan.

A multiple-choice quiz by rubberheid. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
rubberheid

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
236,370

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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590

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was Rainbow's first guitarist? Hint

Jeff Beck

Freddie Fastfingers

Joe Satriani

Richie Blackmore

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Question 2 of 10

2. Graham Bonnet sang on only one album. Which one was it? Hint

Down To Earth

Difficult To Cure

Rising

Straight Between The Eyes

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many different line-ups did Rainbow have? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. On average how many members were in the band at any one time? Hint

Five

Six

Four

Seven

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Question 5 of 10

5. Rainbow's bass player, Roger Glover was in Deep Purple with Richie Blackmore.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many studio albums did Ronnie James Dio sing on? Hint

7. Which song containes the following lyrics:
"High noon, oh I'd sell my soul for water
Nine years worth of breakin' my back
There's no sun in the shadow of the wizard
See how he glides, why he's lighter than air?"
Hint

Since You Been Gone

Lady Of The Lake

Stargazer

Cant Happen Here

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Question 8 of 10

8. Cozy powell replaced Mark O'driscoll as drummer.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Since You Been Gone" was released on which record label in the UK and France? Hint

Polydor

Epic

Vertigo

Apple

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Question 10 of 10

10. Richies former Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan sang vocals on "Long Live Rock N Roll".

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was Rainbow's first guitarist?

Answer: Richie Blackmore

There has been only one guitarist

2. Graham Bonnet sang on only one album. Which one was it?

Answer: Down To Earth

After leaving Rainbow, Bonnet was asked to join Black Sabbath but turned them down.

3. How many different line-ups did Rainbow have?

Answer: 11

Richie was forever changing lineups.

4. On average how many members were in the band at any one time?

Answer: Five

The band was always a five piece outfit. Richie Blackmore was the only member to record on all albums.

5. Rainbow's bass player, Roger Glover was in Deep Purple with Richie Blackmore.

Answer: True

Richie sacked Roger and Ian Gillan from Deep Purple at the same time. All he said was "It's not personal, just business."

6. How many studio albums did Ronnie James Dio sing on?

Answer: 3

Ronnie did go on to sing with Black Sabbath, unlike Graham Bonnet.

7. Which song containes the following lyrics: "High noon, oh I'd sell my soul for water Nine years worth of breakin' my back There's no sun in the shadow of the wizard See how he glides, why he's lighter than air?"

Answer: Stargazer

Eight minutes and 25 seconds of class. Ronnie James Dio sings his heart out.

8. Cozy powell replaced Mark O'driscoll as drummer.

Answer: False

Cozy replaced Gary Driscoll after the first album and recorded three studio albums: "Rising", "Long Live Rock N Roll" and "Down To Earth".

9. "Since You Been Gone" was released on which record label in the UK and France?

Answer: Polydor

Some albums were on Oyster which was part of the Polydor label.

10. Richies former Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan sang vocals on "Long Live Rock N Roll".

Answer: False

Ronnie James Dio sang vocals on that album. Ian and Richie were never the best of buddies but did get together again when Deep Purple reformed.

Source: Author rubberheid

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