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    What is the title of Henry Padovani's 2006 book about his early days with The Police?

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  • 2. 

    What magazine made Police's "Synchronicity" #455 of 500 greatest albums of all time?

    • Billboard

    • Rolling Stone

    • Time

    • Teen Beat

    Correct Answer
    A. Rolling Stone
    Explanation
    Rolling Stone magazine ranked Police's "Synchronicity" as the 455th greatest album of all time.

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  • 3. 

    What is the title of the comprehensive box-set by The Police?

    • Live From The Studio

    • Synchronized Police

    • The Police Line Up

    • Message In A Box

    Correct Answer
    A. Message In A Box
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Message In A Box." This box-set by The Police is titled "Message In A Box."

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  • 4. 

    What is the title of Police guitarist Andy Summers' autobiography?

    • One Train Later: A Memoir

    • Impressions Of A Guitar

    • Strumming My Fingers

    • Struts: A Memoir

    Correct Answer
    A. One Train Later: A Memoir
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "One Train Later: A Memoir." This autobiography is written by Andy Summers, the guitarist of the band Police. The title suggests that the book reflects on his journey and experiences throughout his life, possibly including his time with the band.

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  • 5. 

    The title of Police guitarist Andy Summers' solo album "XYZ" refers to what?

    • His Degree In Physics

    • His Children

    • Unnamed Stars

    • Chords That He Made Up

    Correct Answer
    A. His Children
    Explanation
    The title of Police guitarist Andy Summers' solo album "XYZ" refers to his children. This suggests that the album may be a personal and meaningful project for Summers, possibly inspired by or dedicated to his children.

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  • 6. 

    Police guitarist Henry Padovani was Vice President of what record company 1984-1994?

    • Warner Music

    • A&M

    • IRS Records

    • Motown

    Correct Answer
    A. IRS Records
    Explanation
    Henry Padovani, the guitarist of the band Police, served as the Vice President of IRS Records from 1984 to 1994. IRS Records was an independent record label that was known for signing and promoting alternative rock bands during the 1980s. Padovani's role as Vice President would have involved overseeing the label's operations and working closely with artists and other industry professionals to support and promote their music.

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  • 7. 

    The title "The Ghost In The Machine" comes from an essay written by what Hungarian?

    • George Orwell

    • Willy Munzenberg

    • Arthur Koestler

    • David Cesarani

    Correct Answer
    A. Arthur Koestler
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Arthur Koestler. Arthur Koestler was a Hungarian-British author and journalist who wrote an essay titled "The Ghost in the Machine." This essay explores the idea of the mind-body problem and the existence of a non-physical entity within humans. Koestler's work delves into the philosophical and psychological aspects of human nature, making him a fitting candidate for the author of the essay mentioned in the question.

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  • 8. 

    On NBC's "The Office", Kevin is in a band that performs what Police song?

    • Message In A Bottle

    • Invisible Sun

    • Don't Stand So Close To Me

    • Roxanne

    Correct Answer
    A. Don't Stand So Close To Me
    Explanation
    In the TV show "The Office," Kevin is part of a band that performs the Police song "Don't Stand So Close To Me." This song choice is fitting for Kevin's character as it is a humorous reference to his socially awkward and sometimes inappropriate behavior in the workplace. The lyrics of the song also play on the office setting, where people are often in close proximity to each other.

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  • 9. 

    Andy Summers, Sting and Stewart Copeland first played together in what studio?

    • Megahits

    • Virtual Earth

    • London Calling

    • Sound Waves

    Correct Answer
    A. Virtual Earth
    Explanation
    The question is asking about the studio where Andy Summers, Sting, and Stewart Copeland first played together. The correct answer is "Virtual Earth" as it is the only option that mentions a studio. The other options, Megahits, London Calling, and Sound Waves, do not indicate a studio.

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  • 10. 

    Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland first performed together in what venue?

    • Carnegie Hall

    • A Circus Tent

    • A School Gym

    • In Mick Jagger's Backyard

    Correct Answer
    A. A Circus Tent
    Explanation
    Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland first performed together in a circus tent. This suggests that their initial performance was not in a traditional concert venue like Carnegie Hall or a school gym, but rather in a more unconventional setting. Performing in a circus tent could indicate that their first performance was perhaps a more casual or impromptu event, possibly showcasing their early talent and experimentation in a unique and memorable atmosphere.

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  • 11. 

    The Police DVD "Live Ghost in the Machine" was only released in what country?

    • Japan

    • Australia

    • United Kingdom

    • France

    Correct Answer
    A. Japan
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Japan because the DVD "Live Ghost in the Machine" by The Police was exclusively released in Japan. This suggests that the concert footage or performance captured in the DVD was specifically intended for the Japanese audience. The release of the DVD in Japan indicates that the band had a significant fanbase or popularity in the country, prompting the decision to release the DVD exclusively there.

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  • 12. 

    Sting was raised in what religion?

    • Protestant

    • Catholicism

    • Methodist

    • Mormon

    Correct Answer
    A. Catholicism
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Catholicism. This means that Sting was raised in the Catholic religion.

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  • 13. 

    The Police's "Synchronicity" album had original cover artwork in how many variations?

    • 36

    • 42

    • 27

    • 5

    Correct Answer
    A. 36
    Explanation
    The Police's "Synchronicity" album had original cover artwork in 36 variations.

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  • 14. 

    What was the first Police single recorded?

    • Fall Out/Nothing Achieving

    • Roxanne/Next To You

    • Can't Stand Losing You/Peanuts

    • Roxanne/Born In The 50's

    Correct Answer
    A. Fall Out/Nothing Achieving
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Fall Out/Nothing Achieving." This was the first single recorded by the band Police.

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  • 15. 

    The title of Police's "Walking on the Moon" was originally written as what?

    • Walking Round The Room

    • Walking Toward The Moon

    • Walking To The Moon

    • Walking Round With You

    Correct Answer
    A. Walking Round The Room
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Walking Round The Room." This can be inferred from the question which asks for the original title of the song. The other options do not match the original title mentioned in the question.

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