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Prince - The Purple Reign Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge on Prince and all his other guises. How much do you know about the Purple One?

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

Author
swiftyweb

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
173,672

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
13 / 25

Plays
2732

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (13/25), Guest 79 (17/25), Guest 136 (5/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. Prince Rogers Nelson was born on the 7th June 1958. In what hospital did the little purple one take his first breath? Hint

Minneapolis Royal Infermary

The Minneapolis Health Centre

St. Paul General Hospital

Mount Sinai Hospital, Minneapolis

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Question 2 of 25

2. He was named Prince Rogers Nelson after the band his father was a member of. What exactly was the name of his father's band? Hint

Prince Nelsons Blues Band

The Prince Rogers Jazz Trio

Roger Nelson and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Nelson Prince and the Blue Tones

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Question 3 of 25

3. Tom Jones, who did a cover version of Prince's 'Kiss' was also born on the 7th June 1958.

True

False

4. Prince released an album called 'One Nite Alone' in 2003. The album was only available to members of the NPG Music Club. Which of the following songs was not on the 'One Nite Alone' studio album? Hint

A Case of U

Have a Heart

Avalanche

Man In a Uniform

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Question 5 of 25

5. Prince's most famous album is 'Purple Rain', he recorded this album with his band The Revolution. Wendy Melvoin, of The Revolution, had a brother Johnathan. What 90's band was he a member of? Hint

Counting Crows

The Smashing Pumpkins

Four Non Blondes

The Black Crows

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Question 6 of 25

6. Who did Prince allegedly laugh at when he congratulated Prince on his '1999' album? Hint

The President of the USA

Elton John

Ted Danson

His Father, John Nelson

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Question 7 of 25

7. Prince was recently united with Wendy Melvoin when they performed Prince's new song 'Reflections' together. On which TV Show did this event occur? Hint

The Tonight Show With Jay Leno

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Muppet Show

The Tavis Smiley Show

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Question 8 of 25

8. Which one of these people has never drummed for Prince? Hint

Michael Bland

John Blackwell

Sheila E.

Taylor Hawkins

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Question 9 of 25

9. Which of the following songs have the Foo Fighters covered? Hint

Computer Blue

Darling Nikki

Man In A Uniform

The Morning Papers

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Question 10 of 25

10. Prince has had a rib removed.

True

False

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Question 11 of 25

11. Which of these bands is not a Prince prot�g�? Hint

Funkadelic

The Family

The Time

Vanity 6

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Question 12 of 25

12. Which of the following is not a Prince alter-ego. Hint

Eric Brazil

Jamie Starr

Alexander Nevermind

Camille

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Question 13 of 25

13. Prince was in a band before he became a successful solo artist. What were they called? Hint

The Minnesota Mob

Minneapolis 94 East

Graham Central Station

St. Paul Screamers

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Question 14 of 25

14. Which one of these musicians was not a member of The Revolution? Hint

Lisa Coleman

Tommy Barbarella

Brown Mark

Wendy Melvoin

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Question 15 of 25

15. According to the Prince lyric, what is in your life at last? Hint

God

Mr. Elastic

Power Fantastic

Love Fantastic

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Question 16 of 25

16. Which one of these record labels has never released a Prince album? Hint

Warner Bros.

Arista

NPG

IRS

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Question 17 of 25

17. Prince has released a remixed version of one of his albums through his NPG Music Club, what was it called, and what is the original version called? Hint

'Charade'; 'Parade'

'The White Album'; 'The Black Album'

'Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic'; 'Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic'

'Purple Rain Revisited'; 'Purple Rain'

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Question 18 of 25

18. Which of the following songs appear on two albums (not including hits or best of compilations)? Hint

Anna Stesia

The Morning Papers

When 2 R In Love

I Love U In Me

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Question 19 of 25

19. Which one of the following messages appeared briefly on the video for 'Alphabet St.'? Hint

Don't Buy The Black Album

Sex Is Wrong, Unless You Are In Love

Burn Purple Rain

Prince For President!

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Question 20 of 25

20. Which of the following is not a website dedicated to Prince. Hint

www.npgmusicclub.com

www.purplerain.com

www.prince.org

www.uptown.se/benelux

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Question 21 of 25

21. 'Purple Rain' received a Best Film Oscar.

True

False

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Question 22 of 25

22. In the film 'Purple Rain', a tune named 'Fathers Song' can be heard. This same tune is mirrored in another song from the 'Purple Rain' album, which song is it? Hint

Baby I'm A Star

Computer Blue

When Doves Cry

Purple Rain

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Question 23 of 25

23. Jimmy Nothing appears in which song? Hint

The Ladder

America

Paisley Park

Around The World In A Day

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Question 24 of 25

24. What is the name of the club that The Kid's band plays at in 'Purple Rain'? Hint

The Rat Race

Second Avenue

First Avenue

Corner of 4th Street and Broadway

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Question 25 of 25

25. We'll end with an easy one. What star sign is Prince. Hint

Aquarius

Libra

Gemini

Capricorn

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Prince Rogers Nelson was born on the 7th June 1958. In what hospital did the little purple one take his first breath?

Answer: Mount Sinai Hospital, Minneapolis

I don't think the others actually exist!

2. He was named Prince Rogers Nelson after the band his father was a member of. What exactly was the name of his father's band?

Answer: The Prince Rogers Jazz Trio

His father's stage name was Prince Rogers, his real name was John Nelson.

3. Tom Jones, who did a cover version of Prince's 'Kiss' was also born on the 7th June 1958.

Answer: False

He was born on the 7th June, but not in 1958, he is quite a few years older than Prince.

Answer: Man In a Uniform

'Man In A Uniform' was from 'The Truth' a special CD which came packaged with the "Crystal Ball" CD set.

5. Prince's most famous album is 'Purple Rain', he recorded this album with his band The Revolution. Wendy Melvoin, of The Revolution, had a brother Johnathan. What 90's band was he a member of?

Answer: The Smashing Pumpkins

He has also played keyboards for Prince. He has since died of a drug overdose.

6. Who did Prince allegedly laugh at when he congratulated Prince on his '1999' album?

Answer: Elton John

Elton John is rumoured to love Prince's music but hates the man himself because of this incident that supposedly happened at a party.

7. Prince was recently united with Wendy Melvoin when they performed Prince's new song 'Reflections' together. On which TV Show did this event occur?

Answer: The Tavis Smiley Show

This was the first time they had played together since The Revolution split. They didn't speak to each other for many many years, and then he called her up. She was rumoured to say that Prince was just like the man he was when she first met him.

8. Which one of these people has never drummed for Prince?

Answer: Taylor Hawkins

Taylor Hawkins is the drummer in the Foo Fighters.

9. Which of the following songs have the Foo Fighters covered?

Answer: Darling Nikki

It was released as the B-Side to 'Times Like These' from the 'One by One' album. A version of 'Purple Rain' has also been performed live by the Foo Fighters.

10. Prince has had a rib removed.

Answer: False

This is a rumour that went around that is completely false. Prince has had no cosmetic surgery at all.

11. Which of these bands is not a Prince prot�g�?

Answer: Funkadelic

The Time are possibly Prince's most famous side project, while Vanity 6 went almost un-noticed by the non-prince loving public. The Family recorded 'Nothing Compares 2 U' originally, whilst Funkadelic, led by George Clinton, were around years before Prince could even write a note.

12. Which of the following is not a Prince alter-ego.

Answer: Eric Brazil

Eric Brazil wrote 'One of Us', the Joan Osborne song that Prince covered on Emancipation. He is not Prince.

13. Prince was in a band before he became a successful solo artist. What were they called?

Answer: Minneapolis 94 East

Graham Central Station is Larry Grahams Band while I don't think the others exist.

14. Which one of these musicians was not a member of The Revolution?

Answer: Tommy Barbarella

Tommy Barbarella was a keyboard player in the New Power Generation.

15. According to the Prince lyric, what is in your life at last?

Answer: Power Fantastic

"Power Fantastic, is in your life at last. You're a little apprehensive, cuz what it is, is what you want and need"

16. Which one of these record labels has never released a Prince album?

Answer: IRS

Warner Brother released all of Prince's albums up until he changed his name. Arista released "Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic" and NPG have released his fan club only CD's.

17. Prince has released a remixed version of one of his albums through his NPG Music Club, what was it called, and what is the original version called?

Answer: 'Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic'; 'Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic'

Sheryl Crow, Gwen Stefani and several other guest appearances are featured over these two albums.

18. Which of the following songs appear on two albums (not including hits or best of compilations)?

Answer: When 2 R In Love

'When 2 R In Love' appeared on both 'Lovesexy' and 'The Black Album'.

19. Which one of the following messages appeared briefly on the video for 'Alphabet St.'?

Answer: Don't Buy The Black Album

Prince didn't want the general public to hear 'The Black Album' because he felt that the message was not positive enough. Even though it was not released at the time of 'Alphabet St.', bootleg copies were widely available. WB released 'The Black Album' officially after Prince changed his name owing them further albums.

20. Which of the following is not a website dedicated to Prince.

Answer: www.purplerain.com

Only www.npgmusicclub.com is official, where www.purplerain.com is something to do with computers. Don't know what Prince makes of that.

21. 'Purple Rain' received a Best Film Oscar.

Answer: False

Although Prince did receive an Oscar for 'Purple Rain', it was for the soundtrack rather than the film itself.

22. In the film 'Purple Rain', a tune named 'Fathers Song' can be heard. This same tune is mirrored in another song from the 'Purple Rain' album, which song is it?

Answer: Computer Blue

'Fathers Song' was originally going to be included on the 'Purple Rain' soundtrack but was removed when the album was condensed to fit onto one LP. It can be found still on a promo album called 'Strange Tales From The Rain'.

23. Jimmy Nothing appears in which song?

Answer: America

Jimmy Nothing never went to school.

24. What is the name of the club that The Kid's band plays at in 'Purple Rain'?

Answer: First Avenue

In 'Graffiti Bridge' it is changed to Glam Slam.

25. We'll end with an easy one. What star sign is Prince.

Answer: Gemini

He used the name Gemini for certain parts of the 'Batman' album.

Source: Author swiftyweb

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