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U2 Quiz for Experts | Music

This quiz doesn't so heavily go into the music but hopefully will be a lot of fun. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by hews. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Author
hews

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
2,794

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4423

Last 3 plays: Guest 165 (9/10), Guest 173 (8/10), Guest 92 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What nationality is the rock group, U2? Hint

American

Irish

Welsh

Scottish

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which member of U2 formed the band? Hint

Larry Mullen

Adam Clayton

Bono

The Edge

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Question 3 of 10

3. Prior to 1980, which band's songs did U2 cover most frequently? Hint

The Rolling Stones

The Jackson 5

Daddy Cool

The Stranglers

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Question 4 of 10

4. Whose brother was an original member of the group but left when found to be 'unnecessary'? Hint

Bono

Larry Mullen

The Edge

Adam Clayton

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Question 5 of 10

5. When did the band first perform in America? Hint

1983

1978

1988

1980

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the concert held at Red Rocks which later became a movie and album title? Hint

Under a blood red sky

Passengers

Rattle and Hum

Red Dawn

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Question 7 of 10

7. A musician from which band helped produce seven of U2's albums? Hint

Mondo Rock

Cream

Roxy Music

Depeche Mode

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Question 8 of 10

8. When U2 appeared on the cover of Time Magazine in 1987, what was the accompanying slogan? Hint

Where the hum is coming from....

Rock is back

Rock's hottest ticket

The hum across America

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Question 9 of 10

9. What has been U2's top selling single worldwide? Hint

I still haven't found what I'm looking for

Pride

Desire

All I want is you

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Question 10 of 10

10. In Australia, one of U2's single releases actually pre-sold to number one before most people had heard it. Which one?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Nov 15 2024 : Guest 165: 9/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 173: 8/10
Oct 16 2024 : Guest 92: 6/10
Oct 13 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What nationality is the rock group, U2?

Answer: Irish

Everybody will get at least one!
(The Edge and Adam Clayton were born in England)

2. Which member of U2 formed the band?

Answer: Larry Mullen

Larry Mullen placed an ad on his high school noticeboard and held the first audition meeting in his kitchen.

3. Prior to 1980, which band's songs did U2 cover most frequently?

Answer: The Stranglers

4. Whose brother was an original member of the group but left when found to be 'unnecessary'?

Answer: The Edge

5. When did the band first perform in America?

Answer: 1980

U2 played in clubs and bars on the east coast in 1980.

6. What was the name of the concert held at Red Rocks which later became a movie and album title?

Answer: Under a blood red sky

7. A musician from which band helped produce seven of U2's albums?

Answer: Roxy Music

Brian Eno, with Daniel Lanois began producing and recording with the band in 1984.

8. When U2 appeared on the cover of Time Magazine in 1987, what was the accompanying slogan?

Answer: Rock's hottest ticket

9. What has been U2's top selling single worldwide?

Answer: I still haven't found what I'm looking for

Souce: Hot Press

10. In Australia, one of U2's single releases actually pre-sold to number one before most people had heard it. Which one?

Answer: The Fly

This release, in 1991,was the first occurrence of its kind since the release of 'Help' by the Beatles in 1965.

Source: Author hews

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