How Well Do You Know Howard Jones? Ultimate Quiz

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    What decade is the hit single "No One Is To Blame" by Howard Jones from?

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Test your knowledge of Howard Jones, the iconic British singer-songwriter known for his influential synth-pop hits in the 1980s. This Howard Jones Quiz covers his musical career, chart-topping songs, and lasting impact on the music industry. From classics like "Things Can Only Get Better" to "What Is Love?", this quiz will challenge both longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Explore key facts about his albums, collaborations, and unique style that helped define a generation. Whether you're a casual listener or a devoted fan, this quiz offers a fun way to celebrate Howard Jones’s enduring legacy. Take the quiz now and see if you can score like a true Howard Jones expert!

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  • 2. 

    What is the name of the debut album by Howard Jones?

    • One To One

    • The Flat Earth

    • In The Running

    • Human's Lib

    Correct Answer
    A. Human's Lib
  • 3. 

    What year did Howard Jones have the hit single "No One Is To Blame" on Elektra?

    • 1986

    • 1962

    • 1999

    • 1996

    Correct Answer
    A. 1986
  • 4. 

    What was the name of the first single released by Howard Jones?

    • Like To Get To Know You Well

    • New Song

    • Life In One Day

    • No One Is To Blame

    Correct Answer
    A. New Song
  • 5. 

    How did singer Howard Jones meet his wife Jan?

    • On Tour

    • At A Local Bar

    • While Teaching Piano Lessons

    • Through A Personal Ad

    Correct Answer
    A. While Teaching Piano Lessons
  • 6. 

    Howard Jones, the British pop singer, is a follower of what religious belief system?

    • Buddhism

    • Catholicism

    • Shintoism

    • Anglicanism

    Correct Answer
    A. Buddhism
  • 7. 

    Where did singer Howard Jones attend college?

    • Berklee School Of Music

    • Birmingham Conservatoire

    • Ayr College School Of Music

    • Royal Northern College Of Music

    Correct Answer
    A. Royal Northern College Of Music
  • 8. 

    Which Howard Jones album went platinum in the USA?

    • Dream Into Action

    • Human's Lib

    • Cross That Line

    • One To One

    Correct Answer
    A. Dream Into Action
  • 9. 

    What is the name of Howard Jones' first band?

    • New Order

    • Warrior

    • The Islanders

    • Erasure

    Correct Answer
    A. Warrior
  • 10. 

    To what did Howard Jones dedicate "Like To Get To Know You Well"?

    • Animal Rights

    • Spirit Of The Olympic Games

    • World Hunger

    • Peace In The Middle East

    Correct Answer
    A. Spirit Of The Olympic Games
  • 11. 

    Who was a singer in Howard Jones' backup band?

    • Des'ree

    • Caron Wheeler

    • Corinne Bailey Rae

    • Vashti Bunyan

    Correct Answer
    A. Caron Wheeler
  • 12. 

    Which Howard Jones song says, "Don't chop off his head ..."?

    • Specialty

    • Assault And Battery

    • Automaton

    • Look Mama

    Correct Answer
    A. Specialty
  • 13. 

    Where did singer Howard Jones join his first band?

    • United States

    • Canada

    • Great Britain

    • Sweden

    Correct Answer
    A. Canada
  • 14. 

    What record label did singer Howard Jones start?

    • Dtox

    • Fast Product

    • Dulcet Thud

    • Ninja Tune

    Correct Answer
    A. Dtox
  • 15. 

    Which Howard Jones song says, "Maybe this will be our new home ..."?

    • Exodus

    • City Song

    • Show Me

    • Lift Me Up

    Correct Answer
    A. Exodus
  • 16. 

    How many brothers does singer Howard Jones have?

    • Two

    • One

    • Three

    • Five

    Correct Answer
    A. Three
  • 17. 

    Which Howard Jones song says, "you seem just a shadow ..."?

    • Wanders To You

    • Fresh Air Waltz

    • The Prisoner

    • Out Of Thin Air

    Correct Answer
    A. Fresh Air Waltz
  • 18. 

    Which Howard Jones song appeared in the 1985 movie "Better Off Dead"?

    • Like To Get To Know You Well

    • What Is Love?

    • Assault & Battery

    • No One Is To Blame

    Correct Answer
    A. Like To Get To Know You Well

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