Genesis Trivia Questions
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- 1.
What band were Tony Banks and Peter Gabriel in before they formed Genesis?
- A.
100 Ton And A Feather
- B.
Bubblerock
- C.
The Garden Wall
- D.
St Cecilia
Correct Answer
C. The Garden Wall -
- 2.
Which member of Genesis played the Artful Dodger in "Oliver!" as a child?
- A.
Peter Gabriel
- B.
Tony Banks
- C.
Steve Hackett
- D.
Phil Collins
Correct Answer
D. Phil Collins -
- 3.
Which of the following Genesis albums did not reach Number One in the U.K. Album chart?
- A.
ABACAB
- B.
Invisible Touch
- C.
Duke
- D.
Calling All Stations
Correct Answer
D. Calling All Stations -
- 4.
Which 1992 Genesis song is the only one to have reached Top Ten in the U.K. and the US?
- A.
I Can't Dance
- B.
Invisible Touch
- C.
No Son Of Mine
- D.
Land Of Confusion
Correct Answer
A. I Can't Dance -
- 5.
Which Genesis song was the band's first U.S. Number One?
- A.
Land Of Confusion
- B.
No Son Of Mine
- C.
Throwing It All Away
- D.
Invisible Touch
Correct Answer
D. Invisible Touch -
- 6.
Which Genesis track describes a legendary creature of the Pennsylvania forests?
- A.
Wot Gorilla?
- B.
Squonk
- C.
Watcher Of The Skies
- D.
Dodo
Correct Answer
B. Squonk -
- 7.
Which Genesis song title is the name of the "official" tribute band formed in 1993?
- A.
The Musical Box
- B.
It
- C.
Can-Utility And The Coastliners
- D.
Duchess
Correct Answer
A. The Musical Box -
- 8.
Which of these "ballads" was a Genesis song?
- A.
Ballad Of Mexico
- B.
Ballad Of Tom Jones
- C.
Ballad Of Big
- D.
Ballad Of Michael Valentine
Correct Answer
C. Ballad Of Big -
- 9.
Which of these U.S. Top Ten Genesis hits was not on the album "Invisible Touch"?
- A.
That's All
- B.
Tonight Tonight Tonight
- C.
In Too Deep
- D.
Throwing It All Away
Correct Answer
A. That's All -
- 10.
Which of these 80's hit singles was a Genesis record?
- A.
In Too Deep
- B.
One More Night
- C.
In The Air Tonight
- D.
Another Day In Paradise
Correct Answer
A. In Too Deep -
- 11.
In which Genesis song is a man told "you just can't jump, your shirt's all dirty"?
- A.
Harold The Barrel
- B.
I Know What I Like
- C.
Taking It All Too Hard
- D.
It's Gonna Get Better
Correct Answer
A. Harold The Barrel -
- 12.
Which U.K. Prime Minister is mentioned in the lyrics of Genesis track "Supper's Ready"?
- A.
Anthony Eden
- B.
Winston Churchill
- C.
Neville Chamberlain
- D.
Stanley Baldwin
Correct Answer
B. Winston Churchill -
- 13.
Who led "the conquering heroes with blisters on their feet" in the Genesis song?
- A.
Harlequin
- B.
Eleventh Earl Of Mar
- C.
Duchess
- D.
Harold The Barrel
Correct Answer
B. Eleventh Earl Of Mar -
- 14.
What do you "find you're covered in", according to the Genesis song "ABACAB"?
- A.
Sweat
- B.
Rose Petals
- C.
Concrete
- D.
Cellophane
Correct Answer
D. Cellophane -
- 15.
What specific time is mentioned in the Genesis song "Blood on the Rooftops"?
- A.
Summer Time
- B.
Five Past Nine
- C.
Four O' Clock
- D.
Breakfast Time
Correct Answer
B. Five Past Nine -
- 16.
Which Genesis album's cover was inspired by the lyrics of "The Musical Box"?
- A.
We Can't Dance
- B.
Selling England By The Pound
- C.
Nursery Cryme
- D.
Foxtrot
Correct Answer
C. Nursery Cryme -
- 17.
Which song from the album "Genesis" gave its name to a 1983 tour for the band?
- A.
Home By The Sea
- B.
Just A Job To Do
- C.
That's All
- D.
Mama
Correct Answer
D. Mama -
- 18.
What villain was portrayed on the silver screen by Phil Collins of Genesis?
- A.
Buster Bloodvessel
- B.
Buster Merryfield
- C.
Buster Keaton
- D.
Buster Edwards
Correct Answer
D. Buster Edwards -
- 19.
Which Genesis song was the theme tune to the 1985 ABC series "The Insiders"?
- A.
Just A Job To Do
- B.
Abacab
- C.
Carpet Crawlers
- D.
Robbery Assault & Battery
Correct Answer
A. Just A Job To Do -
- 20.
"The Geese And The Ghost" was the first solo album for which ex-Genesis member?
- A.
John Silver
- B.
Steve Hackett
- C.
Anthony Phillips
- D.
Peter Gabriel
Correct Answer
C. Anthony Phillips -
- 21.
Which drummer played with Genesis only in concerts?
- A.
Carl Palmer
- B.
Tony Thompson
- C.
Cozy Powell
- D.
Bill Bruford
Correct Answer
D. Bill Bruford -
- 22.
In what year did Peter Gabriel form Genesis?
- A.
1967
- B.
1966
- C.
1965
- D.
1968
Correct Answer
A. 1967 -
- 23.
Who played drums on the Genesis album "Trespass"?
- A.
John Mayhew
- B.
Chester Thompson
- C.
Phil Collins
- D.
John Silver
Correct Answer
A. John Mayhew -
- 24.
Which member of the band Genesis left a week before the release of "Seconds Out"?
- A.
Anthony Phillips
- B.
Peter Gabriel
- C.
Phil Collins
- D.
Steve Hackett
Correct Answer
D. Steve Hackett -
- 25.
Which city was the venue for Genesis' first gig on American soil, in 1972?
- A.
Cleveland, OH
- B.
New York, NY
- C.
Nashville, TN
- D.
Boston, MA
Correct Answer
D. Boston, MA -
- 26.
Which label signed the band Genesis in 1969?
- A.
Decca
- B.
Charisma
- C.
Apple
- D.
Parlophone
Correct Answer
A. Decca -
- 27.
Which member of Genesis has the middle name "Cleote"?
- A.
Mike Rutherford
- B.
Tony Banks
- C.
Phil Collins
- D.
Peter Gabriel
Correct Answer
A. Mike Rutherford -
- 28.
Which ex-member of Genesis founded "Rock Against Repatriation"?
- A.
Steve Hackett
- B.
Anthony Phillips
- C.
Peter Gabriel
- D.
Phil Collins
Correct Answer
A. Steve Hackett -
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