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1.

The hit single "Making Plans For Nigel" by New Wave group XTC came from which 1979 LP?
- A.
  
  Apple Venus
- B.
  
  Generals And Majors
- C.
  
  Drums & Wires
- D.
  
  Too Strict District
Correct Answer
C. Drums & Wires

Explanation
"Making Plans For Nigel" by New Wave group XTC was released as a single in 1979 and is one of their most popular songs. It is featured on their album "Drums & Wires," which was also released in 1979. This album is considered a classic in the New Wave genre and features other well-known tracks such as "Life Begins at the Hop" and "Ten Feet Tall."

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2.

What European country is XTC originally from?
- A.
  
  England
- B.
  
  Sweden
- C.
  
  Scotland
- D.
  
  France
Correct Answer
A. England

Explanation
XTC is originally from England.

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3.

What was the title of XTC's debut album?
- A.
  
  White Music
- B.
  
  XTC
- C.
  
  Mummer
- D.
  
  Black Sea
Correct Answer
A. White Music

Explanation
XTC's debut album was titled "White Music." The given answer directly states the correct title of the album.

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4.

What record label did XTC first sign with?
- A.
  
  Geffen Records
- B.
  
  Victory Records
- C.
  
  Universal Music
- D.
  
  Virgin Records
Correct Answer
D. Virgin Records

Explanation
XTC first signed with Virgin Records.

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5.

Which Bob Dylan song was covered by XTC on their debut album "White Music"?
- A.
  
  I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine
- B.
  
  All Along The Watchtower
- C.
  
  Like A Rolling Stone
- D.
  
  I Want You
Correct Answer
B. All Along The Watchtower

Explanation
XTC covered the Bob Dylan song "All Along The Watchtower" on their debut album "White Music."

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6.

Who was the original drummer of XTC?
- A.
  
  Barry Andrews
- B.
  
  Colin Moulding
- C.
  
  Terry Chambers
- D.
  
  Andy Partridge
Correct Answer
C. Terry Chambers

Explanation
Terry Chambers was the original drummer of XTC. He was a member of the band from its formation in 1976 until 1983. Chambers played an important role in shaping the band's sound and contributing to their early success. However, he left the band in 1983 and was replaced by another drummer.

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7.

Which XTC album, released in 1980, reached #1 on the New Zealand album chart?
- A.
  
  Drums And Wires
- B.
  
  Black Sea
- C.
  
  White Music
- D.
  
  English Settlement
Correct Answer
B. Black Sea

Explanation
Black Sea is the correct answer because it is the only XTC album released in 1980 that reached #1 on the New Zealand album chart. Drums And Wires was released in 1979, White Music was released in 1978, and English Settlement was released in 1982, so they are not the correct options.

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8.

Terry Chambers left XTC after the release of which album?
- A.
  
  Mummer
- B.
  
  White Music
- C.
  
  English Settlement
- D.
  
  Black Sea
Correct Answer
A. Mummer

Explanation
Terry Chambers left XTC after the release of the album "Mummer".

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9.

Which XTC album title is inspired by the poem "To a Skylark"?
- A.
  
  English Settlement
- B.
  
  Skylarking
- C.
  
  Black Sea
- D.
  
  White Music
Correct Answer
B. Skylarking

Explanation
The correct answer is Skylarking. This album title is inspired by the poem "To a Skylark".

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10.

Which female Canadian singer recorded an XTC tribute album?
- A.
  
  Deborah Cox
- B.
  
  Tara Lyn Hart
- C.
  
  Patricia Conroy
- D.
  
  Sarah McLachlan
Correct Answer
D. Sarah McLachlan

Explanation
Sarah McLachlan recorded an XTC tribute album.

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11.

What is the title of the 1986 XTC album that was reissued in 2001?
- A.
  
  White Music
- B.
  
  Black Sea
- C.
  
  Skylarking
- D.
  
  The Big Express
Correct Answer
C. Skylarking

Explanation
In 1986, XTC released an album titled "Skylarking." This album was reissued in 2001, making it the correct answer to the question. "White Music," "Black Sea," and "The Big Express" are other albums by XTC, but they were not reissued in 2001.

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XTC Rock Band Quiz

The hit single "Making Plans For Nigel" by New Wave group XTC came from which 1979 LP?

What European country is XTC originally from?

What was the title of XTC's debut album?

What record label did XTC first sign with?

Which Bob Dylan song was covered by XTC on their debut album "White Music"?

Who was the original drummer of XTC?

Which XTC album, released in 1980, reached #1 on the New Zealand album chart?

Terry Chambers left XTC after the release of which album?

Which XTC album title is inspired by the poem "To a Skylark"?

Which female Canadian singer recorded an XTC tribute album?

What is the title of the 1986 XTC album that was reissued in 2001?