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A Tribute to the Ramones Trivia Quiz

On the 15th September, 2004, the world lost another punk legend, as Johnny Ramone died at the age of 55. This quiz is dedicated to the memory of all the Ramones band members.

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

Author
silverginger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
191,438

Updated
Jan 31 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1672

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (9/10), Guest 174 (8/10), Guest 163 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. All of the band members over the years had the 'Ramones' monicker as their stagename, and Johnny was no different. What was his real name? Hint

Jonny Coleman

Jon Calling

John Cummings

Jonathan Christopher

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Question 2 of 10

2. Johnny wasn't the first of the Ramones to pass away. Which of these was? Hint

Joey

Tommy

Dee Dee

Marky

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following was the title of the first Ramones album? Hint

Road to Ruin

Leave Home

Ramones

Rocket to Russia

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2003, a tribute album to the Ramones was released with rock performers from all genres playing Ramones songs. Which of these sang "Do you Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio"? Hint

Metallica

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Marilyn Manson

Kiss

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the bass player on the band's farewell CD, "Adios Amigos"? Hint

Dee Dee

Joey

Tommy

C.J.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these is NOT a song the Ramones recorded? Hint

Surfin' Bird

We Want the Airwaves

I Wanna Eat Some Food

Psycho Therapy

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Question 7 of 10

7. Shortly before his death, Joey Ramone worked on his one and only solo album. Which of these songs was covered on that CD? Hint

Surfin' Safari

King Creole

What a Wonderful World

A Hard Day's Night

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Question 8 of 10

8. Two days before the death of Johnny in 2004, a 30th anniversary party for the band was held in Los Angeles. Which of these bands performed at the bash? Hint

Sex Pistols

Rollins Band

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Pearl Jam

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Question 9 of 10

9. Joey Ramone has a New York street sign named after him.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. After the Ramones 'retired', C.J. started work on a new band, originally called the Warm Jets. What did they change the name to after that? Hint

Even Flow

Good Salt

Bad Chopper

Odd Brew

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. All of the band members over the years had the 'Ramones' monicker as their stagename, and Johnny was no different. What was his real name?

Answer: John Cummings

Johnny was born on 8th October, 1948, in Long Island, New York. Johnny played with the band from their debut album, right through to their final release.

2. Johnny wasn't the first of the Ramones to pass away. Which of these was?

Answer: Joey

Singer Joey Ramone, aka Jeffrey Hyman, died in 2001 from lymphatic cancer. Just a year later the band's bassist, Dee Dee, died from a drug overdose.

3. Which of the following was the title of the first Ramones album?

Answer: Ramones

Their self-titled debut album included tracks such as "Blitzkrieg Bop", "Judy is a Punk", and "53rd & 3rd". The Ramones would go on to make 14 studio albums in their career.

4. In 2003, a tribute album to the Ramones was released with rock performers from all genres playing Ramones songs. Which of these sang "Do you Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio"?

Answer: Kiss

All of these bands featured on the CD, which also included tracks from Tom Waits, Rob Zombie, The Offspring, Green Day and others.

5. Who was the bass player on the band's farewell CD, "Adios Amigos"?

Answer: C.J.

The CD was released in 1994, with C.J. on bass, Marky on drums, Joey on vocals, and Johnny on guitar. Following the release of the CD, the band became the first in history to play two tracks, live and back-to-back, on British pop show "Top of the Pops".

6. Which of these is NOT a song the Ramones recorded?

Answer: I Wanna Eat Some Food

"We Want the Airwaves" was on the 1981 album, "Pleasant Dreams, "Surfin' Bird" was on the 1977 CD, "Rocket to Russia", and "Psycho Therapy" was on the 1983 release, "Subterranean Jungle".

7. Shortly before his death, Joey Ramone worked on his one and only solo album. Which of these songs was covered on that CD?

Answer: What a Wonderful World

Joey belted out a rendition of the Louis Armstrong classic, which was the opening track for the CD. This album was recorded while Joey was battling the cancer that took his life in 2001.

8. Two days before the death of Johnny in 2004, a 30th anniversary party for the band was held in Los Angeles. Which of these bands performed at the bash?

Answer: Red Hot Chili Peppers

The Chili Peppers ripped through 5 tracks in 10 minutes while onstage. Although Henry Rollins, Eddie Vedder and Steve Jones performed, they did not perform with the bands that made them famous.

9. Joey Ramone has a New York street sign named after him.

Answer: True

The sign is on the corner of Bowery and Second Street, and is located near to CBGB's, where the Ramones played many a set in the 70s.

10. After the Ramones 'retired', C.J. started work on a new band, originally called the Warm Jets. What did they change the name to after that?

Answer: Bad Chopper

Thanks for taking this quiz. I hope it was informative, and let's hope the memory of the Ramones will continue to live on.

Source: Author silverginger

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