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Music Quiz: Pink Floyd | 10 Questions

A few questions for Pink Floyd fans.

A multiple-choice quiz by thefish. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
thefish

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
73,532

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which song are the lyrics said only by Nick Mason? Hint

Marooned

Is There Anybody Out There

The Great Gig In The Sky

One Of These Days

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Question 2 of 10

2. How was the introduction to the song 'Wish You Were Here' recorded? Hint

Used computers

Used David Gilmour's car radio

Used a TV

Used a telephone

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who did David Gilmour borrow his first guitar from? Hint

His dad

His neighbour

His sister

His friend

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the Beatle David Gilmour once played with? Hint

John Lennon

George Harrison

Paul McCartney

Ringo Starr

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'The Workmate' is whose guitar? Hint

Guy Pratt

Roger Waters

David Gilmour

Syd Barrett

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Question 6 of 10

6. What grade is David Gilmour on the saxophone? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is the only band member to have been involved in the making of every Pink Floyd album?

Answer: (This should be easy)

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the late '90's David Gilmour met Roger Waters in a pub. What happened? Hint

David Gilmour walked out

Roger left without saying a word

They had a friendly chat

They ignored each other

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is Syd Barrett's real first name?

Answer: (One Word - First Name Only)

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which album were both David Gilmour and Syd Barrett part of the band?

Answer: (do you know your early stuff? 3 or 4 words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which song are the lyrics said only by Nick Mason?

Answer: One Of These Days

2. How was the introduction to the song 'Wish You Were Here' recorded?

Answer: Used David Gilmour's car radio

David Gilmour ran a lead out of Abbey Road Studios to his car and fiddled with the radio.

3. Who did David Gilmour borrow his first guitar from?

Answer: His neighbour

He never gave it back and still has it in his collection of over 100!

4. Who was the Beatle David Gilmour once played with?

Answer: Paul McCartney

5. 'The Workmate' is whose guitar?

Answer: David Gilmour

'Workmate' as in 'Black and Decker'.

6. What grade is David Gilmour on the saxophone?

Answer: 2

He is being taught by his son.

7. Who is the only band member to have been involved in the making of every Pink Floyd album?

Answer: Nick Mason

Pink Floyd's drummer has been with the group for its entirity.

8. In the late '90's David Gilmour met Roger Waters in a pub. What happened?

Answer: Roger left without saying a word

David walked into the pub and saw Roger at the bar. He went over, smiled and said 'hello'. Roger gathered his group together and walked out!

9. What is Syd Barrett's real first name?

Answer: Roger

10. In which album were both David Gilmour and Syd Barrett part of the band?

Answer: a saucerful of secrets

'Piper at the Gates of Dawn' was made without David Gilmour and 'Ummagumma' was without Syd Barrett.

Source: Author thefish

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