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Test yourself! Take this Queen Quiz | Music

Questions about a band who is vastly underrated.

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

Author
slowglass

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
114,938

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
4904

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 109 (15/15), Kalibre (9/15), Guest 94 (12/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who was the lead singer for the band Queen, until 1991? Hint

Brian May

Freddie Mercury

Roger Taylor

John Deacon

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Question 2 of 15

2. Dwight Yoakam did a cover of which Queen song? Hint

Sail Away Sweet Sister

Friends Will Be Friends

Crazy Little Thing Called Love

I Want To Break Free

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which is the first song that John Deacon wrote that appeared on an album? Hint

You're My Best Friend

Misfire

You And I

Spread Your Wings

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who wrote the song "Keep Yourself Alive"? Hint

Brian May

Roger Taylor

John Deacon

Freddie Mercury

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who is the guitarist for the band? Hint

Freddie Mercury

Brian May

Roger Taylor

John Deacon

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Question 6 of 15

6. "Bohemian Rhapsody" was from which album? Hint

A Day At The Races

A Night At The Opera

Queen II

News Of The World

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Question 7 of 15

7. Brian May and Roger Taylor were in a group called...? Hint

Traction

Glee

Wreckage

Smile

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who played bass for Queen? Hint

Freddie Mercury

John Deacon

Roger Taylor

Brian May

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Question 9 of 15

9. What was Freddie's real name before he changed it to Mercury? Hint

Tim Staffell

Edward Singh

Farokh Bulsara

Frederick Von Novello

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which member of Queen was in the band Wreckage? Hint

John Deacon

Roger Taylor

Freddie Mercury

Brian May

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who plays drums for Queen? Hint

Roger Taylor

Brian May

Freddie Mercury

John Deacon

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Question 12 of 15

12. The first movie Queen did the soundtrack for was "Flash Gordon".

True

False

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Question 13 of 15

13. What year did Freddie Mercury pass away? Hint

1992

1994

1989

1991

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who did vocals on "Under Pressure" with Freddie Mercury? Hint

David Bowie

Elton John

Marc Bolan

Ian Hunter

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Question 15 of 15

15. How many different songs did Queen have that hit #1 on the UK charts before Freddie died?
(Queen as a band - Freddie, Brian, John and Roger - and not solo stuff.) Hint

eleven

six

nine

three

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the lead singer for the band Queen, until 1991?

Answer: Freddie Mercury

One of the greatest voices and showmen ever in the rock world.

2. Dwight Yoakam did a cover of which Queen song?

Answer: Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Very good remake with a country twang to it.

3. Which is the first song that John Deacon wrote that appeared on an album?

Answer: Misfire

From the album "Sheer Heart Attack".

4. Who wrote the song "Keep Yourself Alive"?

Answer: Brian May

The first song released from their debut album.

5. Who is the guitarist for the band?

Answer: Brian May

One of his favorite guitars is one he built with his Dad when he was 13. He carries it with him and buys it its own seat when he travels on an airplane.

6. "Bohemian Rhapsody" was from which album?

Answer: A Night At The Opera

Written by Freddie Mercury and reached #1 on the charts again after it was featured on "Wayne's World".

7. Brian May and Roger Taylor were in a group called...?

Answer: Smile

After Smile broke up, Freddie joined them. A little later John Deacon joined and the band was called Queen.

8. Who played bass for Queen?

Answer: John Deacon

He wrote one of their most popular songs "Another One Bites the Dust".

9. What was Freddie's real name before he changed it to Mercury?

Answer: Farokh Bulsara

Tim Staffell was with Brian and Roger in Smile. He introduced them to Freddie.

10. Which member of Queen was in the band Wreckage?

Answer: Freddie Mercury

He quit to join Brian and Roger to form Queen.

11. Who plays drums for Queen?

Answer: Roger Taylor

I am a drummer (percussionist as we like to be called) and he is one of my favorites.

12. The first movie Queen did the soundtrack for was "Flash Gordon".

Answer: True

Only two of the songs have any lyrics.

13. What year did Freddie Mercury pass away?

Answer: 1991

On November 23rd, Freddie announced to the world that he had AIDS. Just the next day, his fight was over, and he died peacefully at his home surrounded by friends and family.

14. Who did vocals on "Under Pressure" with Freddie Mercury?

Answer: David Bowie

Awesome song with two incredible voices.

15. How many different songs did Queen have that hit #1 on the UK charts before Freddie died? (Queen as a band - Freddie, Brian, John and Roger - and not solo stuff.)

Answer: three

Although Queen had other singles reach number one in other countries, the three singles which reached number one in the UK charts were: "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Under Pressure" and "Innuendo". "Bohemian Rhapsody" hit the charts twice.

Source: Author slowglass

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