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Phil Collins the Musician Trivia Quiz

This is a general quiz on the legendary musician that is Phil Collins.

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

Author
bertelwell

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
79,152

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1724

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (6/10), Guest 146 (6/10), Guest 86 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What nationality is Phil Collins? Hint

English

Canadian

American

Australian

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which film was Phil Collins an extra when a teenage child? Hint

Sound of Music

A Hard Days Night

Italian Job

Raging Bull

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which was the first group that Phil Collins performed in? Hint

Gladiators

Brand X

Genesis

The Real Thing

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which American TV show did Phil make a guest appearance as Phil Mayhew? Hint

Beverly Hills 90210

Spin City

Quincy

Miami Vice

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Question 5 of 10

5. When did Phil Collins leave Genesis to pursue his solo career? Hint

1990

1988

1996

1989

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which film did Phil Collins play a train robber who eloped to Acapolco to escape arrest? Hint

The Great Train Robbery

Hook

Buster

Calliope

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Question 7 of 10

7. Phil Collins has donated a song to a tribute album to whom? Hint

Bobby Moore

John Lennon

Aryton Senna

George Harrison

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Question 8 of 10

8. Phil Collins has donated a song to a tribute album: which song has been chosen by Phil to go on that album? Hint

In The Air Tonight

Another Day In Paradise

One More Night

Sussudio

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Question 9 of 10

9. What instrument is Phil famous for playing? Hint

Harmonica

Guitar

Piano

The Drums

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Question 10 of 10

10. Phil wrote the soundtrack to which Walt Disney animated film? Hint

The Lion King

Ice Age

Beauty and the Beast

Tarzan

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Dec 15 2024 : Guest 174: 6/10
Dec 14 2024 : Guest 146: 6/10
Dec 07 2024 : Guest 86: 5/10
Dec 06 2024 : Guest 73: 8/10
Nov 28 2024 : Guest 84: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What nationality is Phil Collins?

Answer: English

He was born on 31st January, 1951 in Chiswick, England.

2. In which film was Phil Collins an extra when a teenage child?

Answer: A Hard Days Night

Phil Collins was an extra in the Beatles movie 'A Hard Day's Night'! He was a 13 years old when he was in it and played a screaming fan. Phil was also in a film called 'Calamity the Cow' when he was 16.

3. Which was the first group that Phil Collins performed in?

Answer: The Real Thing

With stage school friends from the Barbara Speake Stage School he formed The Real Thing, before joining Flaming Youth in 1969 along with guitar playing friend Ronnie Caryl. An album, Ark Two, is released in October 1969 to encouraging reviews but by early summer 1970, it's clear the band is going nowhere. He joined Genesis in August 1970.

4. In which American TV show did Phil make a guest appearance as Phil Mayhew?

Answer: Miami Vice

Phil has also appeared as a cartoon character in the cult US cartoon show 'South Park'!

5. When did Phil Collins leave Genesis to pursue his solo career?

Answer: 1996

Phil Collins joined the group in 1971. His last ablum with them was 1991's "We Can't Dance".

6. In which film did Phil Collins play a train robber who eloped to Acapolco to escape arrest?

Answer: Buster

He played the main character Buster Edwards.

7. Phil Collins has donated a song to a tribute album to whom?

Answer: Aryton Senna

Phil Collins and many other artists, including 'Pink Floyd', have all donated songs to the late Formula 1 champion. The money will go to support the charities that Senna's family endorses.

8. Phil Collins has donated a song to a tribute album: which song has been chosen by Phil to go on that album?

Answer: In The Air Tonight

'In The Air Tonight' is easily one of the greatest songs, if not THE greatest song, that Phil has done. This was the single that launched Phil as a solo arstist when it reached number 2 in the UK charts in 1981. It also was a massive hit in the US.

9. What instrument is Phil famous for playing?

Answer: The Drums

Phil got his first drum kit on his 5th birthday. Phil was originally hired as the drummer for 'Genesis', but when Peter Gabriel left the band Phil took over as official lead singer as well as drummer. The band had auditioned externally for a new singer but found that their drummer was the most impressive singer of all interviewed!

10. Phil wrote the soundtrack to which Walt Disney animated film?

Answer: Tarzan

Phil released the main song for the film which was called 'You'll Be In My Heart'. He also won a grammy AND an Oscar for this song. He also contributed to the majority of the songs on the soundtrack album also entitled 'Tarzan'.

Source: Author bertelwell

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