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Renaissance Trivia Trivia Quiz

Renaissance was an English art-rock band emerged in the 70's. If you have ever heard about them, this quiz is going to be rather easy. If not... Well, maybe you can learn something about this wonderful band. Good luck!

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

Author
edile

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
14,641

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
252

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of Renaissance's lead singer? Hint

Michelle Young

Grace Slick

Annie Haslam

Maddy Prior

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of their second album, released in 1973? Hint

Ashes are Burning

Novella

Turn of the Cards

Second Story

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the album released in 1975, there is a certain song which is based on a legendary character. What character is this? Hint

Aladdin

Scheherazade

King Midas

Jekyll and Hyde

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Question 4 of 10

4. The band did a cover of a Simon and Garfunkel's tune. What was it? Hint

Homeward Bound

April Come She Will

Mrs. Robinson

America

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Question 5 of 10

5. The band played at a very important concert hall in the US and released a live album. The name of the album is 'Live at...' Hint

Carnegie Hall

The Apollo

Radio City Music Hall

The Bowl

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Question 6 of 10

6. The lead singer of the band released her first solo album while still working with the band. What was the name of the album? Hint

Annie in Wonderland

If I Were Made of Music

Going Solo

Memento

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Question 7 of 10

7. In their third album, they recorded a song based on a piece of a famous classical composer? Who was he? Hint

Albinoni

Beethoven

Mozart

Bach

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the bass player of the band? Hint

Jon Camp

Michael Dunford

John Tout

Terry Sullivan

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many albums did Renaissance release from 1972 to 1983? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. What year did the band call it a day and finally disband? Hint

1989

1986

1987

1988

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of Renaissance's lead singer?

Answer: Annie Haslam

Annie Haslam is famous for her 5 octave range.

2. What is the name of their second album, released in 1973?

Answer: Ashes are Burning

This album includes several of their most famous songs.

3. In the album released in 1975, there is a certain song which is based on a legendary character. What character is this?

Answer: Scheherazade

When the album was released, everyone thought that the band was only interpreting Rimsky Korsakoff's version of Scheherazade. But everyone was wrong!

4. The band did a cover of a Simon and Garfunkel's tune. What was it?

Answer: America

Although this song was recorded in the beginning of the 80's, it was only released in 1995!

5. The band played at a very important concert hall in the US and released a live album. The name of the album is 'Live at...'

Answer: Carnegie Hall

They performed at the Carnegie Hall for 3 nights.

6. The lead singer of the band released her first solo album while still working with the band. What was the name of the album?

Answer: Annie in Wonderland

Annie's first solo album was produced by Roy Wood.

7. In their third album, they recorded a song based on a piece of a famous classical composer? Who was he?

Answer: Albinoni

The song was entitled 'Cold Is Being'.

8. What was the name of the bass player of the band?

Answer: Jon Camp

9. How many albums did Renaissance release from 1972 to 1983?

Answer: 10

Their final album was 'Time Line'.

10. What year did the band call it a day and finally disband?

Answer: 1987

Source: Author edile

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