Test Your Duran Duran Knowledge Quiz
Question 1 |
What was the title of Duran Duran's third album that became their only UK number one album?
Rio | |
Seven and the Ragged Tiger | |
Notorious | |
Duran Duran | |
Astronaut |
Question 1 Explanation:
"Seven and the Ragged Tiger" was Duran Duran's third album and their only UK number one album.
Question 2 |
Which song by Duran Duran was featured in a James Bond film?
The Reflex | |
A View to a Kill | |
Hungry Like the Wolf | |
Rio | |
Come Undone |
Question 2 Explanation:
A View to a Kill
Question 3 |
In which year were Duran Duran inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
2004 | |
2010 | |
2015 | |
2022 | |
2023 |
Question 3 Explanation:
Duran Duran was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.
Question 4 |
What inspired the name "Duran Duran"?
A book title | |
A comic character | |
A movie character | |
A famous singer | |
A historic event |
Question 4 Explanation:
The band was named after "Dr. Durand Durand," a character from the science fiction film Barbarella (1968).
Question 5 |
Which Duran Duran single was their first to reach the UK top 20?
Careless Memories | |
Girls on Film | |
My Own Way | |
Planet Earth | |
Save a Prayer |
Question 5 Explanation:
"Planet Earth" was Duran Duran's first single to reach the UK top 20, peaking at number 12.
Question 6 |
Who was the artist that greeted Rhodes and Le Bon during their guest VJ show on MTV?
David Bowie | |
Andy Warhol | |
Madonna | |
Michael Jackson | |
Freddie Mercury |
Question 6 Explanation:
Artist Andy Warhol dropped by to greet Rhodes and Le Bon during their guest VJ show on MTV.
Question 7 |
What benefit single did Duran Duran participate in at the end of 1984?
We Are the World | |
Do They Know It's Christmas? | |
Feed the World | |
Live Aid | |
Band Aid |
Question 7 Explanation:
Duran Duran participated in the benefit single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" at the end of 1984.
Question 8 |
What was the title of the black-and-white documentary film that chronicled the recording of the Notorious album?
Three to Get Ready | |
Arena | |
Sing Blue Silver | |
As the Lights Go Down | |
Big Thing |
Question 8 Explanation:
The black-and-white documentary film "Three to Get Ready" chronicled the recording of the Notorious album.
Question 9 |
Who was hired as a session drummer for Duran Duran in late 1987?
Steve Ferrone | |
Sterling Campbell | |
Warren Cuccurullo | |
Andy Taylor | |
Nile Rodgers |
Question 9 Explanation:
Sterling Campbell was hired as a session drummer for Duran Duran in late 1987.
There are 9 questions to complete.
