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Quiz about Paul Weller A God Amongst Men

Paul Weller - A God Amongst Men Quiz

15 questions about the Modfather himself.

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

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thekaiserchief

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246,766

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 15

1. What was Paul's full name given to him by his parents? Hint

John William Weller

Paul William Weller

Paul John Weller

John Paul Weller

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Question 2 of 15

2. When the Jam first formed how many members were there? Hint

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was the name of the one-off 'super group' Weller formed with Noel Gallagher and Paul McCartney? Hint

The Smoked Mojo Filters

The Mojo Smoke Filters

The Smokin' Mojo Filters

The Filtered Mojo Smokers

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Question 4 of 15

4. On which 1980 album did Weller play guitar? Hint

'Peter Gabriel' by Peter Gabriel

'Duke' by Genesis

'Making Movies' by Dire Straits

'Closer' by Joy Division

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Question 5 of 15

5. Where was The Jam's final concert played? Hint

Guildford Civic Hall

Brighton Centre

Wembley Arena

Newcastle City Hall

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Question 6 of 15

6. The track 'Friday Street', on his Stanley Road album, was named after the Woking street on which Weller grew up.

True

False

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Question 7 of 15

7. What was name of the covers album released by Weller in 2004? Hint

As Is Now

Days of Speed

Heliocentric

Studio 150

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Question 8 of 15

8. The Jam is the only band to have seven singles in the Top 100 at any one time.

True

False

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Question 9 of 15

9. What years saw the Style Council releasing material? Hint

1983 - 1989

1982 - 1990

1981 - 1987

1984 - 1992

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which of Weller's studio albums featured the track 'Above the Clouds'? Hint

Heavy Soul

Wild Wood

Paul Weller

Illumination

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Question 11 of 15

11. Paul Weller married Dee C. Lee - what was her role with The Style Council? Hint

Produced their albums

Keyboard player

Backing singer

She was not involved with the band

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Question 12 of 15

12. How many UK Number One singles did Paul achieve with The Style Council? Hint

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Question 13 of 15

13. What was the name of the Testicular cancer awareness website that Weller helped to set up with Steve White and fan Phil Morris? Hint

www.testyourtesticles.com

www.checkyournadslads.com

www.manhandlethem.com

www.checkemlads.com

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Question 14 of 15

14. What was The Jam's first top 40 single in the UK? Hint

News of the World

In The City

Going Underground

Eton Rifles

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which Weller album was released next, after "Stanley Road"? Hint

Modern Classic

Heavy Soul

Wild Wood

Heliocentric

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Paul's full name given to him by his parents?

Answer: John William Weller

Born John William Weller, he went on to change his name.

2. When the Jam first formed how many members were there?

Answer: 4

The Jam started life as a four-piece with Steve Brooks, Rick Buckler and Bruce Foxton and Weller himself.

3. What was the name of the one-off 'super group' Weller formed with Noel Gallagher and Paul McCartney?

Answer: The Smokin' Mojo Filters

They did a charity version of The Beatles' hit "Come Together" in aid of Bosnian children.

4. On which 1980 album did Weller play guitar?

Answer: 'Peter Gabriel' by Peter Gabriel

Paul played on the track 'And Through The Wire'.

5. Where was The Jam's final concert played?

Answer: Brighton Centre

Brighton Centre, on 11th December 1982.

6. The track 'Friday Street', on his Stanley Road album, was named after the Woking street on which Weller grew up.

Answer: False

False - It was on Stanley Road itself that Weller grew up.

7. What was name of the covers album released by Weller in 2004?

Answer: Studio 150

The album was named after the small Amsterdam studio in which it was recorded.

8. The Jam is the only band to have seven singles in the Top 100 at any one time.

Answer: False

The Beatles did it too. The Jam DID have seven singles in the top 100 at the same time though, this happened at the end of the Jam's career when Polydor rushed to re-release all their back catalogue.

9. What years saw the Style Council releasing material?

Answer: 1983 - 1989

1983 - 1989....some might say six years too long!

10. Which of Weller's studio albums featured the track 'Above the Clouds'?

Answer: Paul Weller

This was on his first solo album, released in 1992.

11. Paul Weller married Dee C. Lee - what was her role with The Style Council?

Answer: Backing singer

Dee C. Lee (born Diane Sealey) was the group's backing singer.

12. How many UK Number One singles did Paul achieve with The Style Council?

Answer: 0

The Style Council never reached Number One in the UK. Their highest charting was a Number Three with 'Long Hot Summer'.

13. What was the name of the Testicular cancer awareness website that Weller helped to set up with Steve White and fan Phil Morris?

Answer: www.checkemlads.com

www.checkemlads.com - the cancer awareness website is now the most viewed cancer website by men in the UK.

14. What was The Jam's first top 40 single in the UK?

Answer: In The City

"In The City" took The Jam into the UK Top 40 for the first time in May 1977.

15. Which Weller album was released next, after "Stanley Road"?

Answer: Heavy Soul

"Heavy Soul" was released in 1997, two years after "Stanley Road".

Source: Author thekaiserchief

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