Don't Stop Achievin': A Journey Quiz!
Test your mettle against the experts in this ultimate quiz about the iconic American rock band Journey, and related bands.
- 1.
What was their original band name, before one of their roadies came up with the name "Journey"?
- A.
Golden Gate Bridge Band
- B.
Golden Gate Rhythm Section
- C.
Sy Klopps Blues Band
- D.
Fog Hat
Correct Answer
B. Golden Gate Rhythm SectionExplanation
Before the band was named "Journey," their original band name was "Golden Gate Rhythm Section."Rate this question:
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- 2.
Journey's most successful and acclaimed album was released in 1981. What was it called?
- A.
Futurescape
- B.
Keep on Runnin'
- C.
Escape
- D.
Journey
Correct Answer
C. EscapeExplanation
Escape is the correct answer because it is stated that Journey's most successful and acclaimed album was released in 1981. The album is commonly referred to as "Escape" and it includes hit songs such as "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Open Arms".Rate this question:
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- 3.
Besides Arnel Pineda and Neal Schon, all of these are currently members of Journey -- except one. Who is not currently in Journey?
- A.
Ross Valory
- B.
Jonathan Cain
- C.
Deen Castronovo
- D.
Gregg Rolie
Correct Answer
D. Gregg RolieExplanation
Rolie, however, was in Journey in the past -- and in fact was the band's very first singer in the early '70s; more recently has played with some of the Journey bandmembers in various other incarnations.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What recent TV show featured "Don't Stop Believin'" famously in the series finale?
- A.
Weeds
- B.
The Sopranos
- C.
The Office
- D.
The Wire
Correct Answer
B. The SopranosExplanation
Spoiler alert but here's that final scene.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which American Idol judge (guest or regular) once briefly played with Journey?
- A.
Steven Tyler
- B.
Joe Jonas
- C.
Randy Jackson
- D.
Peter Noone
Correct Answer
C. Randy JacksonExplanation
Randy Jackson is the correct answer because he is an American Idol judge who briefly played with the band Journey.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Finish the Journey song title: "Send Her My _____."
Correct Answer
LoveExplanation
The correct answer is "Love". In the song "Send Her My Love" by Journey, the missing word in the title is "Love". The song is about a person who wants to send their love to someone they care about. The word "Love" fits well in the context of the song and completes the title.Rate this question:
- 7.
True or False? Arnel Pineda once played in a band in the Philippines who dressed in skeleton outfits and called themselves "The Rolling Bones."
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Arnel Pineda, the Filipino singer, did indeed play in a band in the Philippines called "The Rolling Bones" who dressed in skeleton outfits. This statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Before forming Journey, how old was guitarist Neal Schon when he joined Santana?
- A.
15
- B.
17
- C.
19
- D.
21
Correct Answer
A. 15Explanation
Yep, the talented musician was asked to join Carlos Santana's world-famous band at the ripe old age of 15.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The band Journey's first public appearance came at the Winterland Ballroom in their home city of ______?
- A.
New York
- B.
Long Beach
- C.
San Francisco
- D.
Seattle
Correct Answer
C. San FranciscoExplanation
The correct answer is San Francisco. Journey's first public appearance took place at the Winterland Ballroom in their home city of San Francisco.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which hit TV show featured Journey songs in the final episode of its first season?
Correct Answer
GleeExplanation
In the show's episode "Journey" (naturally) the glee club pays tribute to Journey, performing "Faithfully," a mash-up of "Any Way You Want It"/"Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'' and of course, "Don't Stop Believin'."Rate this question:
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