Test your knowledge of Big Big Train, the renowned progressive rock band! Dive into our quiz featuring questions about their albums, band members, key events, and more. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this iconic band.
Test Your Big Big Train Knowledge Quiz
Question 1 |
Which album received critical acclaim from the progressive rock community?
English Electric | |
Grimspound | |
The Underfall Yard | |
Folklore | |
Grand Tour |
Question 1 Explanation:
The Underfall Yard received critical acclaim from the progressive rock community.
Question 2 |
Which award did Big Big Train win at the Progressive Music Awards in 2013?
Album of the Year | |
Band of the Year | |
Breakthrough Award | |
Best Live Act | |
Best Album Cover |
Question 2 Explanation:
Big Big Train won the Breakthrough Award at the Progressive Music Awards in 2013.
Question 3 |
What was the name of the band Gregory Spawton formed before Big Big Train?
Archshine | |
Equus | |
IQ | |
The Lens | |
Genesis |
Question 3 Explanation:
Gregory Spawton formed a band named Equus before founding Big Big Train.
Question 4 |
Which member was dismissed from the band in 2018?
Andy Poole | |
Dave Foster | |
Nick D'Virgilio | |
Rikard Sjöblom | |
Clare Lindley |
Question 4 Explanation:
Andy Poole, a co-founder of Big Big Train, departed the band in 2018.
Question 5 |
Where did Big Big Train perform live in 2015 that was released as a Blu-ray in 2016?
Wembley Stadium | |
Royal Albert Hall | |
Kings Place, London | |
The O2 Arena | |
Hammersmith Apollo |
Question 5 Explanation:
Big Big Train performed live at Kings Place, London, and this was released as a Blu-ray titled Stone & Steel in 2016.
Question 6 |
Which band was Andy Poole a roadie for before forming Big Big Train?
Genesis | |
IQ | |
Van der Graaf Generator | |
The Lens | |
Archshine |
Question 6 Explanation:
Andy Poole spent some time as a roadie for The Lens before forming Big Big Train.
Question 7 |
Which progressive rock label signed Big Big Train after the recording of their debut album?
Inside Out Music | |
Century Media | |
Giant Electric Pea | |
Roadrunner Records | |
Kscope |
Question 7 Explanation:
After recording their debut album, Big Big Train was signed to the progressive rock label Giant Electric Pea.
Question 8 |
Who replaced Steve Hughes on drums after he left Big Big Train in 1998?
Nick D'Virgilio | |
Pete Hibbit | |
Phil Hogg | |
Dave Gregory | |
Francis Dunnery |
Question 8 Explanation:
Pete Hibbit briefly replaced Steve Hughes on drums after he left the band in 1998.
Question 9 |
Who joined Big Big Train as vocalist and flute player in 2009?
Sean Filkins | |
Martin Read | |
David Longdon | |
Francis Dunnery | |
Clare Lindley |
Question 9 Explanation:
David Longdon joined Big Big Train in 2009 as vocalist and flute player.
Question 10 |
Which song was re-recorded and performed by Big Big Train in June 2011?
Far Distant Thing | |
Kingmaker | |
Losing Your Way | |
Expecting Dragons | |
Master of Time |
Question 10 Explanation:
"Kingmaker" was originally on their 1992 demo album, The Infant Hercules, and was re-recorded by the band in June 2011.
Question 11 |
Which EP did Big Big Train release in June 2015?
Wassail | |
Stone & Steel | |
Far Skies Deep Time | |
Make Some Noise | |
The Second Brightest Star |
Question 11 Explanation:
The EP Wassail, containing new and live tracks, was released by Big Big Train on 1 June 2015.
There are 11 questions to complete.
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