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Play Some Aussie Music! Trivia Quiz

Australia has given the world many a rock singer or crooner. Here's a quiz on some Australian bands you may, or may not, know. From the 70's till present day. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by LMN. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
LMN

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
88,011

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1962

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which group, named after their deep-voiced lead singer, created such classics such as "The Weeping Song", "Do You Love Me?" and "Deanna"? Hint

Ted Mulry Gang

Something for Kate

Yothu Yindi

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

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Question 2 of 10

2. Paul Kelly has worked with a variety of different bands and artists. Which was the first group he created in 1978 when he signed with Mushroom Records? Hint

Paul Kelly and the Messengers

Paul Kelly and the Kellys

Paul Kelly and the Watering Cans

Paul Kelly and the Dots

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Question 3 of 10

3. Ella Hooper and her brother Jesse are part of a group that won a national competition that discovered new talent. The band they are in is called

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which music television programme, hosted by Ian "Molly" Meldrum, introduced many national and international bands to teenagers all over Australia? Hint

Rage

Countdown

Sounds

Video Hits

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Question 5 of 10

5. True or False? The song "Throw Your Arms Around Me" was first sung by the group "Hunters and Collectors".

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. The late Michael Hutchence was lead singer in which band? Hint

Midnight Oil

INXS

Mental as Anything

Powderfinger

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who won "Best New Talent" in the 2001 Australia "ARIA" Music Awards, for their song "Frontier Psychiatrist"? Hint

Something for Kate

The Superjesus

The Avalanches

Grinspoon

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Question 8 of 10

8. Whose albums include "Ivy and the Big Apples" and "The Flight of Wally Funk"? Hint

Spiderbait

Silverchair

Grinspoon

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

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Question 9 of 10

9. One member of the children's sensation "The Wiggles", Anthony Field, had his musical beginnings in a pretty mediocre '80s rock band called "The __________". Hint

Fairy Penguins

Reptiles

Koalas

Cockroaches

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following bands did Bon Scott sing in, that gave us such songs as "T.N.T." and "Jailbreak"? Hint

Hush

Skyhooks

Sherbet

AC/DC

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which group, named after their deep-voiced lead singer, created such classics such as "The Weeping Song", "Do You Love Me?" and "Deanna"?

Answer: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Nick Cave and his fellow musicians have been around since the late 70's singing their original-sounding melodies and hard rock songs. They have gone through a few name changes, including "Boys Next Door" and "Birthday Party".

2. Paul Kelly has worked with a variety of different bands and artists. Which was the first group he created in 1978 when he signed with Mushroom Records?

Answer: Paul Kelly and the Dots

Paul Kelly has given us such great songs as "You're So Fine", "Dumb Things" and "From Little Things Big Things Grow". He is still song writing and performing today!

3. Ella Hooper and her brother Jesse are part of a group that won a national competition that discovered new talent. The band they are in is called

Answer: Killing Heidi

National Youth Radio Station Triple J's "Unearthed" competition discovered these wonderful young singers in Victoria. The wide releases of the songs "Weir" and "Mascara" were well received.

4. Which music television programme, hosted by Ian "Molly" Meldrum, introduced many national and international bands to teenagers all over Australia?

Answer: Countdown

"Countdown" began in 1975 and was instrumental in changing the way popular music was viewed by Australian audiences. It helped many a great Aussie band get airplay of their songs.

5. True or False? The song "Throw Your Arms Around Me" was first sung by the group "Hunters and Collectors".

Answer: True

Headed by Mark Seymour, Hunters and Collectors released the song in 1986 on their album "Human Frailty".

6. The late Michael Hutchence was lead singer in which band?

Answer: INXS

Michael Hutchence died tragically in 1997.

7. Who won "Best New Talent" in the 2001 Australia "ARIA" Music Awards, for their song "Frontier Psychiatrist"?

Answer: The Avalanches

The Avalanches' first album release was "Since I Left You". Their music is highly original and heavily samples from many different sources.

8. Whose albums include "Ivy and the Big Apples" and "The Flight of Wally Funk"?

Answer: Spiderbait

Spiderbait formed in 1989 and have enjoyed tremendous success ever since! Their style seems to change regularly from hard rock to melodic pop and even the odd dance tune.

9. One member of the children's sensation "The Wiggles", Anthony Field, had his musical beginnings in a pretty mediocre '80s rock band called "The __________".

Answer: Cockroaches

The Cockroaches were a late '80s pop band which Anthony and his brother Paul were involved in, popular mainly within Australia. Jeff Fatt apparently also performed in this band. The Wiggles are an international success, with characters such as Dorothy the Dinosaur and Henry the Octopus!

10. Which of the following bands did Bon Scott sing in, that gave us such songs as "T.N.T." and "Jailbreak"?

Answer: AC/DC

AC/DC is a legendary rock band that's still rocking hard today! Brian Johnson joined the group in 1980 for "Back In Black" after the untimely death of Bon Scott.

Source: Author LMN

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