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Test Your Marillion Knowledge Trivia Quiz
Question 1 |
Where was Marillion formed?
Manchester | |
Birmingham | |
Aylesbury | |
London | |
Liverpool |
Question 1 Explanation:
Marillion was formed in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, in 1979.
Question 2 |
What was Marillion's debut single?
"Kayleigh" | |
"Lavender" | |
"Incommunicado" | |
"Punch and Judy" | |
"Market Square Heroes" |
Question 2 Explanation:
Marillion released their debut single "Market Square Heroes" in 1982.
Question 3 |
Who replaced Fish as the lead singer of Marillion?
Mark Kelly | |
Ian Mosley | |
Steve Hogarth | |
Pete Trewavas | |
Steve Rothery |
Question 3 Explanation:
Steve Hogarth replaced Fish as the lead singer in early 1989.
Question 4 |
Which album marked Marillion's first UK Top 10 hit with Steve Hogarth?
Holidays in Eden | |
Seasons End | |
Brave | |
Afraid of Sunlight | |
Anoraknophobia |
Question 4 Explanation:
"Seasons End" was Marillion's first UK Top 10 album with Steve Hogarth
Question 5 |
What was Marillion's biggest hit of the Hogarth era?
"The Great Escape" | |
"Beautiful" | |
"You're Gone" | |
"Man of a Thousand Faces" | |
"Easter" |
Question 5 Explanation:
"You're Gone" from the album "Marbles" charted at No. 7 in the UK and is the biggest hit of the Hogarth era.
Question 6 |
What was the original name of the band formed by Mick Pointer and Doug Irvine?
Electric Gypsy | |
Camel | |
Solstice | |
Silmarillion | |
Pride of Passion |
Question 6 Explanation:
Mick Pointer and Doug Irvine formed the band named Silmarillion, inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's book.
Question 7 |
What was the B-side of the 12" version of Marillion's first single?
"Garden Party" | |
"Alice" | |
"Grendel" | |
"Punch and Judy" | |
"Lady Fantasy" |
Question 7 Explanation:
The B-side of the 12" version of "Market Square Heroes" was the 17-minute epic "Grendel."
Question 8 |
What was the name of Marillion's first live album released in November 1984?
Brave | |
Holidays in Eden | |
Seasons End | |
Real to Reel | |
Made Again |
Question 8 Explanation:
Marillion released their first live album "Real to Reel" in November 1984.
Question 9 |
Which festival did Marillion play as special guests to Queen in the summer of 1986?
Glastonbury | |
Reading Festival | |
Download Festival | |
Isle of Wight Festival | |
A festival in Germany |
Question 9 Explanation:
Marillion played to their biggest ever audience as special guests to Queen at a festival in Germany.
Question 10 |
What reason did Fish give for deciding to leave Marillion?
Overplaying live and financial issues | |
Creative differences | |
Health reasons | |
Desire for a solo career | |
Personal conflicts |
Question 10 Explanation:
Overplaying live and financial issues
Question 11 |
Who directed the independent film based on Marillion's album "Brave"?
Steven Spielberg | |
Ridley Scott | |
Richard Stanley | |
James Cameron | |
Tim Burton |
Question 11 Explanation:
The independent film based on "Brave" was directed by Richard Stanley and released in February 1995.
Question 12 |
Which single from the album "Marbles" reached No. 7 in the UK charts?
You're Gone | |
Don't Hurt Yourself | |
The Damage | |
Between You and Me | |
Map of the World |
Question 12 Explanation:
You're Gone
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