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Thunder in the '90s Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about the rock band Thunder when they were at their most popular - in the 1990's See how much you know about them.

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

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snuckums

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4 mins

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Quiz #
282,909

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. On which day were Thunder laughing on? Hint

Judgement Day

Pay Day

Christmas Day

Holiday

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what year were Thunder formed? Hint

1991

1990

1989

1988

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Danny and Luke's previous band called before they formed Thunder? Hint

Terrahawk

Terraform

Terravision

Terraplane

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the bands first album called? Hint

The Thrill Of It All

Laughing On Judgement Day

Backstreet Symphony

Behind Closed Doors

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which record label did Thunder get signed to in 1989? Hint

Epic

EMI

Geffen

Castle

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which band member left the band at the end of 1992 Hint

Mark "Snake" Luckhurst

Gary "Harry" James

Ben Matthews

Mikael Hoglund

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1995 Thunder released their seventh album. What was the name of it? Hint

The Magnificent Seven

The Seven Stages Of Rock

Seven Deadly Sins

Seventh Heaven

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1990, Thunder were voted for an award. What was it? Hint

Best Live Rock Band

Best Single

Best Album

Best New Band Of The Year

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Question 9 of 10

9. The song "A Better Man" is from which Album? Hint

Behind Closed Doors

Backstreet Symphony

The Thrill Of It All

Laughing On Judgement Day

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which song is this lyric from:
"Just about that moment the timing was so right, you appeared like a vision sent down to my life"?
Hint

Castles In The Sand

She's So Fine

Love Walked In

Dirty Love

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On which day were Thunder laughing on?

Answer: Judgement Day

"Laughing On Judgement Day" was the bands second album. It was released in August 1992. It was held off the number one spot in the UK's album chart only by a Kylie Minogue's "greatest hits" package.

2. In what year were Thunder formed?

Answer: 1989

Thunder were formed at the turn of 1989. They played their first gig in July at Southend to a crowd of just 35 people.

3. What was Danny and Luke's previous band called before they formed Thunder?

Answer: Terraplane

Danny and Luke have known each other since they were 11 and have been playing in bands together since they were 15.

4. What is the bands first album called?

Answer: Backstreet Symphony

Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor produced the bands first album "Backstreet Symphony". This led to them playing at Donnington "Monsters of Rock" festival in August 1990.

5. Which record label did Thunder get signed to in 1989?

Answer: EMI

Thunder signed to EMI in 1989. Their first three albums were on this label. The fourth album "The Thrill Of It All" was released by Castle in February 1997. They also released a compilation album under EMI titled "Their Finest Hour...And A Bit".

6. Which band member left the band at the end of 1992

Answer: Mark "Snake" Luckhurst

"Snake" quit after the Japanese dates at the end of 1992 on the tour to support the album "Laughing On Judgement Day". Snake's immediate replacement was ex Great King Rat man Mikael H�glund.

7. In 1995 Thunder released their seventh album. What was the name of it?

Answer: The Magnificent Seven

On the 21st February 1995, Thunder released their seventh album titled "The Magnificent Seven" in the UK through STC Recordings.
It was released in Europe on the 22nd through Frontiers Records.

8. In 1990, Thunder were voted for an award. What was it?

Answer: Best New Band Of The Year

"Kerrang", "Raw" and "Metal Hammer", the three leading UK rock magazines at the time voted Thunder the "Best New Band Of The Year".

9. The song "A Better Man" is from which Album?

Answer: Laughing On Judgement Day

"A Better Man" reached position 18 in the UK singles chart in 1993, the highest ever chart position of any Thunder song.

10. Which song is this lyric from: "Just about that moment the timing was so right, you appeared like a vision sent down to my life"?

Answer: Love Walked In

The lyrics were from "Love Walked In". This song is from the album "Backstreet Symphony". It reached chart position 21 in the UK singles chart in 1991.

Source: Author snuckums

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