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The Music Of Peter Gabriel Trivia Quiz

This quiz has questions pertaining to Peter Gabriel and Genesis. Hope you learn a few new facts along the way.

A multiple-choice quiz by Snoopy643. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Snoopy643

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
245,078

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2005

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Before Peter's solo career, he played in Genesis. What year was the band Genesis founded? Hint

1968

1970

1969

1967

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Question 2 of 10

2. One of Peter's bandmates in Genesis also went on to have a very succesful solo career after the band split up. Do you know which one of these men it is? Hint

Phil Rissitto

Phil Lesh

Phil Collins

Tom Collins

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Question 3 of 10

3. Peter recorded his first solo album in 1977. Do you know the name of this album? Hint

Peter Gabriel

Solsbury Hill

Security

Hits

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1987, one of Peter's video's won numerous awards at MTV's Music Video Awards. This video set a new standard for art in the music industry. Can you name this video/song? Hint

Big Time

In Your Eyes

Shock The Monkey

Sledgehammer

5. In 1994, Peter appeared at a concert/festival in New York State. It was the weekend of August 14, 15, 16, 1994. He was the closing act after three days of great rock and roll music. What was this concert? Hint

Bonnaroo

Lollapollaza

Woodstock 94

Ozzfest

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Question 6 of 10

6. "In your eyes, the light the heat ,in your eyes, I am complete, in your eyes, I see the doorway ,in your eyes ,---------------------". Can you pick the correct next line for this song? Hint

to your very soul.

that heals my soul.

that leads to home.

to a thousand churches

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Question 7 of 10

7. One of Peter's song's is official theme song of World Wrestling Entertainment's "WrestleMania 22". Do you know which one it is?
Hint

Shock The Monkey

Big Time

Sledgehammer

Don't Give Up

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Question 8 of 10

8. Peter's bass and stick player has appeared with him on every studio album and tour since 1976. Who is this dedicated man? Hint

Tony Levin

Jay Rhodes

Phil Collins

Tony Banks

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1998, Peter appeared on a soundtrack, not as a composer, but as a singer of a song written by Randy Newman. Can you name the movie that soundtrack appeared on? Hint

Dr. Doolittle

Babe:Pig in the City

Mouse Hunt

Paulie

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Question 10 of 10

10. In December 2006, one of Peter's song's was used as a promotional video for a new FX show starring Courteney Cox. Do you know which song it is? Hint

Don't Give Up

Big Time

Diggin In The Dirt

Slegdehammer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Before Peter's solo career, he played in Genesis. What year was the band Genesis founded?

Answer: 1967

The band Genesis was founded while Peter was still a student at Charterhouse School. The name came from another alumunus, Jonathan King, who produced thier first album, "From Genesis To Revelation".

2. One of Peter's bandmates in Genesis also went on to have a very succesful solo career after the band split up. Do you know which one of these men it is?

Answer: Phil Collins

Phil Collins has had a very succesful career. He had nine number one hits between 1982 and 1989. He has done voices in Disney movies as well as performed songs for movies such as Disney's "Tarzan" and "Brother Bear".

3. Peter recorded his first solo album in 1977. Do you know the name of this album?

Answer: Peter Gabriel

Peter's first three solo albums were all titled "Peter Gabriel". However, they are usually differentiated by number in order of release, or sleeve design, I, II and III being referred to as "Car", "Scratch" and "Melt" respectively, in reference to their cover artwork.

4. In 1987, one of Peter's video's won numerous awards at MTV's Music Video Awards. This video set a new standard for art in the music industry. Can you name this video/song?

Answer: Sledgehammer

"Sledgehammer" peaked at number one in Canada for four weeks on July 21, 1986, number one in the U.S. on July 26, 1986, and number four in the UK singles chart. In 1987, it won nine MTV Video Music Awards. MTV later announced that "Sledgehammer" is the most played music video in the history of the station. "Sledgehammer" has also been declared to be MTV's number one animated video of all time.

Answer: Woodstock 94

I attended Woodstock 94. My main intention was to see Peter Gabriel. It was the first time I had seen him perform live and what a fantastic show. He was the last performer to take the stage late Sunday night and it was well worth the wait. Candles were handed out and lit during the song "Biko". And no one rioted or started any fires.

6. "In your eyes, the light the heat ,in your eyes, I am complete, in your eyes, I see the doorway ,in your eyes ,---------------------". Can you pick the correct next line for this song?

Answer: to a thousand churches

This song first appeared on the 1986 multi-platinum hit album "So".
Peter's lyrics slowly abandoned the journey through the dark side in favor of reaching out with awareness-lifting sentiment. That transition helped expand Peter's audience significantly.

7. One of Peter's song's is official theme song of World Wrestling Entertainment's "WrestleMania 22". Do you know which one it is?

Answer: Big Time

"WrestleMania 22" took place on April 2,2006. The tagline for "WrestleMania 22" was "Big Time". The theme song for the event was "Big Time" by Peter Gabriel. More than 17,155 people from 16 countries and 43 states attended, with millions more watching in more than 90 countries.

8. Peter's bass and stick player has appeared with him on every studio album and tour since 1976. Who is this dedicated man?

Answer: Tony Levin

Tony has played with many greats including King Crimson, Yes, Pink Floyd, John Lennon, Dire Straits, Alice Cooper, Seal, David BowieCarly Simon, Sarah McLachlan and Paul Simon, among many others.

9. In 1998, Peter appeared on a soundtrack, not as a composer, but as a singer of a song written by Randy Newman. Can you name the movie that soundtrack appeared on?

Answer: Babe:Pig in the City

The song, "That'll Do", was nominated for an Academy Award, and Gabriel and Newman performed it at the following year's Oscar telecast. Many who saw him on that broadcast didn't recognize him, since his hair had greyed and thinned since his most recent tour several years earlier.

10. In December 2006, one of Peter's song's was used as a promotional video for a new FX show starring Courteney Cox. Do you know which song it is?

Answer: Diggin In The Dirt

This is a show called "Dirt", about a gossip newspaper. "Diggin In The Dirt" is a very cool video with Peter wearing a head cam during parts of the song.

Source: Author Snoopy643

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