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The Psychedelic Furs Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the New Wave band, The Psychedelic Furs. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by system12victim. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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system12victim

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265,199

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year did The Furs become a band? Hint

1976

1980

1978

1981

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the band before "The Psychedelic Furs" became permanent? Hint

Radio

Heartbreak Beat

Beautiful Chaos

Talk Talk Talk

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Question 3 of 10

3. What two members of the band were (are) brothers? Hint

Tim & Duncan

John & Tim

Richard & John

Tim & Richard

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Question 4 of 10

4. What album is the song, "Love My Way" from? Hint

The Psychedelic Furs

Talk Talk Talk

Forever Now

Beautiful Chaos

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Question 5 of 10

5. What John Hughes film used a Furs song as its title and also used the song in the film itself? Hint

The Breakfast Club

Pretty In Pink

Ferris Buelers Day Off

Say Anything

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the lead singer of the band? Hint

Tim Butler

John Aston

Duncan Kilburn

Richard Butler

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Furs video features the band playing in the rain? Hint

Heaven

Love My Way

Heartbreak Beat

Pretty In Pink

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Question 8 of 10

8. Richard Butler went on to form another band after the Psychedelic Furs, what was the name of that band? Hint

Tin Machine

Sister Europe

Beautiful Chaos

Love Spit Love

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Question 9 of 10

9. Richard is often compared to what singer? Hint

Johnny Rotten

Iggy Pop

Robert Smith

David Bowie

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Question 10 of 10

10. What Furs song plays in the movie "The Wedding Singer"? Hint

Love My Way

Pretty In Pink

Heartbreak Beat

Sister Europe

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did The Furs become a band?

Answer: 1976

The band formed in England in 1976, rehearsing in Richard Butler's front room. The three brothers, Richard and Simon on guitar and Tim on bass, were the founding members of the band.

2. What was the name of the band before "The Psychedelic Furs" became permanent?

Answer: Radio

The band started out as, "RKO" and then changed to "Radio" for a short while. Before of course, becoming The Psychedelic Furs. "Psychedelic" came from Richard Butler who liked the idea of using a word that wasn't heard much anymore. He tried many different pairings like, "The Psychedelic Rugs", before finally settling on The Psychedelic Furs.

3. What two members of the band were (are) brothers?

Answer: Tim & Richard

Tim & Richard Butler are brothers, as well as founding members of the band. Their other brother Simon Butler, was also in the band for a short time, before quitting in the late 70's.

4. What album is the song, "Love My Way" from?

Answer: Forever Now

"Love My Way" is from the album "Forever Now" which was released in 1982. It's also one of The Psychedelic Furs most notable songs.

5. What John Hughes film used a Furs song as its title and also used the song in the film itself?

Answer: Pretty In Pink

John Hughes was a big Psychedelic Furs fan and was inspired by their song, "Pretty In Pink" to write the film. The song is also heard several times during the movie.

6. Who was the lead singer of the band?

Answer: Richard Butler

Even though the band went through many different members during the 80's, Butler always remained as the frontman. Tim and Richard are the other two original members to stay in the band to the end.

7. Which Furs video features the band playing in the rain?

Answer: Heaven

The song "Heaven" was from the Furs 1984 album, "Mirror Moves". The video featured the band playing in the rain at night.

8. Richard Butler went on to form another band after the Psychedelic Furs, what was the name of that band?

Answer: Love Spit Love

Love Spit Love did a cover of The Smiths song, "How Soon Is Now?" that became the theme song for the show, "Charmed". The band also had a self-titled album that came out in 1994.

9. Richard is often compared to what singer?

Answer: David Bowie

Butler's voice and live performances have always been compared to David Bowie. The Furs actually met Bowie early in their career and he always expressed an interest to produce them.

10. What Furs song plays in the movie "The Wedding Singer"?

Answer: Love My Way

The Furs song, "Love My Way" is heard twice in Adam Sandler's movie, "The Wedding Singer". The movie came out in 1998, and the song is featured on the soundtrack.

Source: Author system12victim

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