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Thunderous Toyah Trivia Quiz

From singer in a punk band to more sophisticated solo artist, Toyah's career has spanned three decades.

A multiple-choice quiz by sterretjie101. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The band Toyah existed from 1977 to 1983. What was the surname of their flamboyant lead singer before her marriage to Robert Fripp? Hint

Wilson

Woodrow

Watson

Willcox

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who did lead singer Toyah very briefly team up with in the band Man Eaters? Hint

Boy George

Johnny Rotten

Adam Ant

Tom Petty

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Question 3 of 10

3. According to their 1979 album, what unlikely place did the band Toyah farm with sheep? Hint

Birmingham

Barnet

Aberdeen

Moscow

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of William Blake's poems was to music for their 1980 "The Blue Meaning" album? Hint

Injunction

Auguries of Innocence

The Sick Rose

The Tyger

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Question 5 of 10

5. What does the title of their 1980 single "Ieya" mean? Hint

Scream it out

Let there be light

Dance

One tight circle

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the band's enigmatic hits did Toyah herself not co-author? Hint

I want to be free

It's a Mystery

Be Proud, be Loud (Be Heard)

Brave New World

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Question 7 of 10

7. According to the lyrics of Toyah's 1981 hit "I want to be Free" which of the following things did the singer NOT do? Hint

Turf out the cat

Blow up the TV

Pull down all bars

Crawl through the alleyways

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Question 8 of 10

8. On "The Changeling" album, there was a song about thunder and lightning. In what elevated place did the thunder occur? Hint

In her head

Beyond the horizon

Over New York

In the mountains

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Question 9 of 10

9. When the band parted in 1983, Toyah signed on as a solo artist. What is the name of her first solo album? Hint

Velvet Lined Shell

Minx

Take the Leap!

Ophelia's Shadow

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which one of the following songs was released on a 7 single but not included on one of the band's five studio albums? Hint

Bird in Flight

Rebel Run

Victims of the Riddle

Danced

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The band Toyah existed from 1977 to 1983. What was the surname of their flamboyant lead singer before her marriage to Robert Fripp?

Answer: Willcox

Toyah Ann Wilcox was born in King's Heath, Birmingham, England in 1958. A student at Old Rep Drama School, she studied mime before starring in her first move "Jubilee". She balanced both an acting and singing career. In 1986 she married Robert Fripp of the band King Crimson.

2. Who did lead singer Toyah very briefly team up with in the band Man Eaters?

Answer: Adam Ant

Adam Ant appeared with Toyah in the 1977 film "Jubilee". Like her, he also has a parallel singing and acting career.

3. According to their 1979 album, what unlikely place did the band Toyah farm with sheep?

Answer: Barnet

The album is titled "Sheep Farming in Barnet". Barnet is a borough of London.

4. Which of William Blake's poems was to music for their 1980 "The Blue Meaning" album?

Answer: The Tyger

English poet William Blake lived from 1757 to 1827. His poem "The Tyger" was adapted as "Tiger Tiger".

5. What does the title of their 1980 single "Ieya" mean?

Answer: Let there be light

The song has remained a favourite at concerts with its dark Gothic undertones. The title comes from the Arabic: "Let there be light."

6. Which of the band's enigmatic hits did Toyah herself not co-author?

Answer: It's a Mystery

"It's a Mystery" was penned by Keith Hale, a record producer who later also joined the band. Most of the band's other songs were written by Toyah and guitarist Joel Bogen.

7. According to the lyrics of Toyah's 1981 hit "I want to be Free" which of the following things did the singer NOT do?

Answer: Pull down all bars

The song was anti-establishment and rebellious. It was one of the band's biggest hits, securing the eighth place on the British charts.

8. On "The Changeling" album, there was a song about thunder and lightning. In what elevated place did the thunder occur?

Answer: In the mountains

"Thunder in the Mountains" was released as a single in 1981. The video featured the red-headed Toyah driving a chariot.

9. When the band parted in 1983, Toyah signed on as a solo artist. What is the name of her first solo album?

Answer: Minx

Toyah released her first solo album "Minx" in 1985. The music took a different direction from her style with the band. Her career as a solo artist has not been all that commercially successful.

10. Which one of the following songs was released on a 7 single but not included on one of the band's five studio albums?

Answer: Bird in Flight

Their studio albums are: "Sheepfarming in Barnet" (1979), "The Blue Meaning" (1980), "Anthem" (1981), "The Changeling" (1982) and "Love is the Law" (1982).
The single "Bird in Flight/Tribal Look" was released in 1980 but not included on the 1981 album.

Source: Author sterretjie101

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