Progressive Rock Album Match Trivia Quiz

Answer: King Crimson

King Crimson were formed in London in 1968, with Greg Lake on vocals and Robert Fripp on guitar. John Wetton was the lead singer when the band's fifth studio album, "Larks' Tongues in Aspic", was released in 1973. This album reached number 20 on the UK album chart.

Answer: Camel

Formed in Guildford, Surrey, in 1971, Camel have had numerous line-up changes over the years, with founding vocalist and guitarist Andrew Latimer an ever-present. "The Snow Goose" was released in 1975, and was based on the novel by Paul Gallico.

Answer: Yes

Yes were formed in London in 1968. "Close to the Edge", released in 1972, featured a line-up of Jon Anderson (vocals), Steve Howe (guitar), Chris Squire (bass), Rick Wakeman (keyboards) and Bill Bruford (drums). The album reached number four on the UK chart.

Answer: Procol Harum

Formed in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, in 1967, Procol Harum had instant success when their debut single, "A Whiter Shade of Pale", went to number one on the UK chart. After that, they became better known for their albums, with their third release, "A Salty Dog", making it to number 27 in the UK and number 32 in the US in 1969.

Answer: Rush

Canadian band Rush were formed in Toronto in 1968. Their most enduring line-up consists of Geddy Lee (vocals, bass & keyboards), Alex Lifeson (guitar) and Neil Peart (drums). Released in 1981, "Moving Pictures" was their eighth studio album, and contains one of their most famous songs, "Tom Sawyer".

The album reached number two in their home country, and number three in both the UK and USA.

Answer: Marillion

Marillion were formed in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, in 1979. Scottish vocalist Derek Dick, better known as Fish, joined in 1981, and was at the microphone for the band's first four studio albums, including the 1984 release "Fugazi". The album made number five in the UK, and contained two hit singles, "Punch and Judy" and "Assassing".

Answer: Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Keith Emerson (keyboards), Greg Lake (vocals and strings) and Carl Palmer (drums) formed this supergroup in 1970. "Brain Salad Surgery" , their fourth studio album, was released in 1973, reaching number two in the UK and number 11 in the USA. Tracks include their own distinctive version of William Blake's "Jerusalem".

Answer: Genesis

Genesis were founded at Charterhouse School in Surrey in 1967. They have had numerous line-ups through the years, but the most famed of their progressive years consisted of Peter Gabriel (vocals), Steve Hackett (guitar), Tony Banks (keyboards), Mike Rutherford (bass) and Phil Collins (drums).

This was the line-up for their 1973 album "Selling England by the Pound", which reached number three on the UK album chart. Tracks include "Firth of Fifth", "The Cinema Show" and the hit single "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)".

Answer: Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd were formed in London in 1965 by Syd Barrett (vocals and guitar), Nick Mason (drums), Roger Waters (bass and vocals) and Richard Wright (keyboards). David Gilmour replaced Barrett in the late 1960s, and it was this line-up which recorded the 1977 album "Animals", which made number two in the UK and number three in the USA. Even those people who have never listened to the album would probably recognise the sleeve, which features an inflatable pig flying over Battersea Power station.

Answer: Jethro Tull

Formed in Bedfordshire in 1967, Jethro Tull are almost synonymous with their vocalist/flautist Ian Anderson. Released in 1971, "Aqualung" was their fourth studio album and reached number four on the UK chart. Although never released as a single, the title track of the album is one of their most famous songs and an enduring live favourite.