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Quiz about Seattle Grunge Pioneers
Quiz about Seattle Grunge Pioneers

Seattle Grunge Pioneers Trivia Quiz


Alice In Chains, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden defined a generation with the Seattle grunge music scene. The answers will be either one of the four bands that are mentioned above.

A multiple-choice quiz by 13enemyz. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
13enemyz
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
234,121
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2057
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these bands was the first to form together in 1984? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. David Abbruzzese was the drummer for which band? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which band's debut album was called 'Bleach'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which band released a cover version of the Beatles song 'Come Together'? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Layne Staley, who died in 2002, was the lead singer for which band? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which band did not contribute to the soundtrack for the 1992 film 'Singles'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which band was originally going to be named Mookie Blaylock, after the former NBA basketball player? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which band did not release a self-titled album? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which band released two songs on the 'Last Action Hero' soundtrack? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which band did not originate from Seattle, Washington? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these bands was the first to form together in 1984?

Answer: Soundgarden

Soundgarden formed in 1984 in Seattle, three years before Alice In Chains and Nirvana began their careers. Pearl Jam formed after the death of Mother Love Bone lead singer Andrew Wood in 1990.
2. David Abbruzzese was the drummer for which band?

Answer: Pearl Jam

David Abbruzzese played the drums for Pearl Jam and was with the band when they recorded the albums 'Vs', and 'Vitalogy'. Former Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron joined the band in 1998.
3. Which band's debut album was called 'Bleach'?

Answer: Nirvana

Nirvana released their debut album 'Bleach' in 1989, and contained the songs 'About A Girl', 'Negative Creep', and 'Love Buzz'. The album was released before drummer Dave Grohl joined the band.
4. Which band released a cover version of the Beatles song 'Come Together'?

Answer: Soundgarden

'Come Together', by Soundgarden, features on the single 'Hands All Over', which was released in 1990. Soundgarden did not like the version that they produced, and this resulted in lead singer Chris Cornell leaving the studio in disgust with how the end result turned out.
5. Layne Staley, who died in 2002, was the lead singer for which band?

Answer: Alice In Chains

Layne Staley, the lead singer of Alice In Chains, died of an heroin and cocaine overdose on April 5, 2002. Coincidentally, it was exactly eight years to the day since Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain died of a gunshot to the head.
6. Which band did not contribute to the soundtrack for the 1992 film 'Singles'?

Answer: Nirvana

The movie 'Singles' is set in Seattle and focuses on grunge music. Songs that appear on the soundtrack include Pearl Jam's 'Breath', Alice In Chains 'Would?', and Soundgarden's 'Birth Ritual'. Nirvana doesn't have a song featuring on the soundtrack.
7. Which band was originally going to be named Mookie Blaylock, after the former NBA basketball player?

Answer: Pearl Jam

After the break up of Mother Love Bone, Pearl Jam were going to name themselves Mookie Blaylock, but a concern about trademark issues forced a name change. Pearl Jam's debut album 'Ten' is named after the jersey number of Mookie Blaylock.
8. Which band did not release a self-titled album?

Answer: Soundgarden

Of the four bands mentioned, Soundgarden did not release a self titled album. Nirvana's greatest hits album is self-titled, Alice In Chains fourth album is called "Alice In Chains", and Pearl Jam released a self-titled album in May 2006.
9. Which band released two songs on the 'Last Action Hero' soundtrack?

Answer: Alice In Chains

The movie 'Last Action Hero' contained two songs by Alice In Chains, titled 'What The Hell Have I' and 'Little Bitter'.
10. Which band did not originate from Seattle, Washington?

Answer: Nirvana

Nirvana originated in Aberdeen, Washington, south-west of Seattle. Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice In Chains all came from Seattle.
Source: Author 13enemyz

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