Prince Trivia Quiz - Trivia Quiz

1 In which U.S. city was Prince born?

A. Detroit, Michigan

B. Minneapolis, Minnesota

C. Seattle, Washington

2 In what year was the album Purple Rain released?

A. 1984

B. 1986

C. 1982

3 Which song written by Prince became a global hit for Sinéad O'Connor?

A. Time After Time

B. Like a Prayer

C. Nothing Compares 2 U

4 After changing his name to an unpronounceable symbol in 1993, what was Prince widely called?

A. The Artist Formerly Known as Prince

B. The Purple One

C. The Minneapolis Maestro

5 Which band closely associated with Prince appeared in the film Purple Rain?

A. R.E.M.

B. The Cure

C. The Time

6 In what year did Prince change his stage name to an unpronounceable symbol?

A. 1993

B. 1989

C. 1999

7 At the 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tribute, which Beatles song did Prince electrify with a legendary guitar solo?

A. While My Guitar Gently Weeps

B. Let It Be

C. Come Together

8 Which Purple Rain track helped spark the creation of the PMRC's 'Parental Advisory' label?

A. Purple Rain

B. Darling Nikki

C. When Doves Cry

9 Where is Prince’s Paisley Park complex located?

A. St. Paul, Minnesota

B. Chanhassen, Minnesota

C. Minneapolis, Minnesota

10 Which 1989 film featured a chart-topping soundtrack album by Prince?

A. Ghostbusters II

B. Back to the Future Part II

C. Batman

11 Which Academy Award did Prince win for Purple Rain?

A. Best Original Song

B. Best Original Song Score

C. Best Original Score

12 Which hit for The Bangles was written by Prince under the pseudonym 'Christopher'?

A. Girls Just Want to Have Fun

B. Manic Monday

C. Walk Like an Egyptian

13 In what year did Prince deliver his rain-soaked, acclaimed Super Bowl halftime show?

A. 2004

B. 2010

C. 2007

14 What is the title of Prince’s 1978 debut album?

A. Dirty Mind

B. For You

C. Prince

15 What single word did Prince famously write on his cheek to protest his record label?

A. Free

B. Owner

C. Slave