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The Mission (The Mission UK) Trivia Quiz

15 questions on probably the best live band in the world!

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

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Author
Muskrat

Time
6 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
32,246

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who is the lead singer of The Mission? Hint

Ian Astbury

Robert Smith

Wayne Hussey

Pete Burns

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Question 2 of 15

2. What was The Mission's first Album? Hint

'Children'

'Gods Own Medicine'

'Carved In Sand'

'The First Chapter'

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was the name of The Mission's, 70's Glam Rock alter ego band? Hint

The Metal Gurus

The Spangles

Hot Love.

Ricky Throb And The Love Rockets

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which band, prior to being in The Mission where Wayne Hussey and Craig Adams in? Hint

The Sisters of Mercy

Def Leppard

The Cult

Dead Or Alive

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which Mission album was originally titled 'Dog Lover'? Hint

'Blue'

'Children'

'Sum and Substance'

'Neverland'

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Question 6 of 15

6. Now onto some lyric questions.'I'm stranded, struck out on this line of smoke and fire and steel and wire and glass and spire and dust' Hint

'Stay With Me'

'Even You May Shine'

'Deliverance'

'And The Dance Goes On'

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Question 7 of 15

7. 'Brother of Cain, but I'm not Abel To see the wood from the trees I'm all at sea, on hell and high water Before I drown, kiss me please' Hint

'The Crystal Ocean'

'Who Will Love Me Tomorrow'

'Breathe'

'Naked And Savage'

8. 'Silver and gold and it's growing cold Autumn leaves lay as thick as thieves Shivers down your spine chill you to the bone 'Cos the mandolin wind is the melody that turns your heart to stone' Hint

'Trail Of Scarlet'

'Butterfly On A Wheel'

'Shades Of Green'

'Sea Of Love'

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Question 9 of 15

9. 'Let me sleep awhile and dream of Avalon and the Beltane fires And a silent kiss steals away into the mist and out to the lake Where the sword will rise again from the water into the Hands of the chosen one the righteous one Forever and again' Hint

'Tower Of Strength'

'Deliverance'

'Shamera Kye'

'Neverland'

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Question 10 of 15

10. 'Oh no no no she's pulling me under she's dragging me down, tearing me asunder I'm sweating hot steel bullets, my mouth my mouth is bone dry I can't catch my breath I just wanna die' Hint

'Lose Myself In You'

'Damaged'

'Cannibal'

'The Spider And The Fly'

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Question 11 of 15

11. 'When you touch me you save my life I don't need redemption I don't want Christ all I've ever needed, all I've ever wanted is you so hey baby Rae you can elevate me you can raise me up, you can make me see the wonder and the innocence in everything little thing you do' Hint

'Sweet Smile Of Mystery'

'Stars Don't Shine Without You'

'Lose Myself In You'

'Sea Of Love'

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Question 12 of 15

12. 'I can taste your sex I can feel your heat I can see the fire burning in your eyes I can taste your sweetness I can feel your joy I can see the flames dancing in your eyes' Hint

'Heaven Sends You'

'Evermore and Again'

'More Than This'

'Cry Like A Baby'

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Question 13 of 15

13. 'Gasoline rainbows swimming in the puddles in the street Whichever way the wind blows we've got the whole damn World crawling at our feet Laughing canyons and everglades Candle flames and razor blades Dancing through the poppy fields' Hint

'Black and Blue'

'Sway'

'Swoon'

'Into The Blue'

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Question 14 of 15

14. 'You can touch, but please keep your distance you're innocent and pure and with no shame my spirit is willing, and my flesh is craved you tease and you taunt with the pleasure of pain' Hint

'Tower Of Strength'

'Wake'

'Over The Hills And Far Away'

'Wasteland'

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Question 15 of 15

15. 'Gathering of the storm And the winds are blowing wild Sweeping over cross and creed, country, colour and child Mother nature cries for love Her children lost at sea And as the waves take me away Say a prayer for liberty' Hint

'Island In A Stream'

'Paradise Will Shine Like The Moon'

'Sea Of Love'

'Beyond The Pale'

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the lead singer of The Mission?

Answer: Wayne Hussey

Wayne Hussey's real first name is Jerry

2. What was The Mission's first Album?

Answer: 'Gods Own Medicine'

Gods Own Medicine Reached No.14 in the UK National charts

3. What was the name of The Mission's, 70's Glam Rock alter ego band?

Answer: The Metal Gurus

The Metal Gurus was a short lived project that saw the Band live out their Glam Rock fantasy! They covered songs such as Metal Guru (Marc Bolan) and Mama, We'er all Crazee Now (Slade). During this project, the Gurus released a 12' disc and a video of a gig played at The Aston Villa Centre, Birmingham 1989. All proceeds of the sales went to Childline, a UK based charity.

4. Which band, prior to being in The Mission where Wayne Hussey and Craig Adams in?

Answer: The Sisters of Mercy

Wayne Hussey (Guitar) and Craig Adams (Bass) leave the Sisters Of Mercy due to differences with singer Andrew Eldritch. They formed a new band with Simon Hinkler (Guitar) and Mick Brown (Drums). Hussey assumes vocals with the new group, 'Simply because Craig didn't want to'.

5. Which Mission album was originally titled 'Dog Lover'?

Answer: 'Neverland'

Tracks recorded include 'Daddy's Going To Heaven Now', 'Raising Cain', 'Valentine', 'Neverland' and 'Cry Like A Baby'.

6. Now onto some lyric questions.'I'm stranded, struck out on this line of smoke and fire and steel and wire and glass and spire and dust'

Answer: 'Stay With Me'

The first single taken from 'Gods Own Medicine'

7. 'Brother of Cain, but I'm not Abel To see the wood from the trees I'm all at sea, on hell and high water Before I drown, kiss me please'

Answer: 'The Crystal Ocean'

It's on 'The Mission II' 12' released on by Chapter 22 in 1986

8. 'Silver and gold and it's growing cold Autumn leaves lay as thick as thieves Shivers down your spine chill you to the bone 'Cos the mandolin wind is the melody that turns your heart to stone'

Answer: 'Butterfly On A Wheel'

This one appears on 'Carved In Sand' which Reached No.2 in the UK National charts in 1990.

Answer: 'Deliverance'

To easy!!!!

10. 'Oh no no no she's pulling me under she's dragging me down, tearing me asunder I'm sweating hot steel bullets, my mouth my mouth is bone dry I can't catch my breath I just wanna die'

Answer: 'The Spider And The Fly'

On the Album 'Masque'

Answer: 'Lose Myself In You'

Taken from the album 'Neverland'

12. 'I can taste your sex I can feel your heat I can see the fire burning in your eyes I can taste your sweetness I can feel your joy I can see the flames dancing in your eyes'

Answer: 'Evermore and Again'

The track appears on the album 'Blue'

Answer: 'Into The Blue'

Taken from the album 'Carved In Sand'

14. 'You can touch, but please keep your distance you're innocent and pure and with no shame my spirit is willing, and my flesh is craved you tease and you taunt with the pleasure of pain'

Answer: 'Wasteland'

Just one of many classic Mission anthems.

Answer: 'Beyond The Pale'

Taken from the album 'Children' which Reached No.2 in the UK National charts

Source: Author Muskrat

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