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Adam Green Trivia Quiz

Adam Green is one of my favourite singers, and I hope you enjoy finding out a little more about him.

A multiple-choice quiz by fabalbert. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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fabalbert

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
223,022

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which band did Adam belong to before his solo career? Hint

The Strokes

Spindoctors

Test Icicles

Moldy Peaches

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which other famous NYC citizen does Adam often get mistaken for? Hint

Nick Zinner

Julian Casablancas

Nick Valensi

Brian Chase

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is not an Adam Green song? Hint

Emily

Rosanna

Jessica

Carolina

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is the cellist on "Friends of Mine"? Hint

Alison Turner

Imogen Goodman

Kim Gillam

Jane Scarpantoni

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Question 5 of 10

5. What colour is the "Friends of Mine" album cover on the UK release? Hint

Yellow

Blue

Black

Red

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who are Adam's backing band? Hint

The Elves

The Spoons

The Forks

The Gnomes

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Question 7 of 10

7. According to the song "Mozarella Swastikas" why does Adam want to "Dig up Megan"? Hint

She owes him $12

To cut out his son

To plant a tree

To check what colour her hair is

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Adam's fourth solo album called? Hint

Jacket Full of Danger

One For The Road

Quarter Life Crisis

My Feelings Are More Important Than Yours

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these is NOT an Adam Green lyric? Hint

A body to deoderise.

I was a babe stuck in a tree branch.

Goodnight to my new dead wife.

Dunking donuts, give me dunking donuts.

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is Adam's birthday? Hint

13th of January 1981

28th of May 1982

17th of July 1982

2nd of August1981

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which band did Adam belong to before his solo career?

Answer: Moldy Peaches

Adam Green and Kimya Dawson fronted the lo-fi/anti-folk band, and although they do not play together anymore, they have not broken up and remain good friends. The Moldy Peaches bassist Steven Mertens plays bass in Adam's backing band The Gnomes.

2. Which other famous NYC citizen does Adam often get mistaken for?

Answer: Julian Casablancas

Adam has often spoken of times when he has been offered free things by people mistaking him for The Srokes singer Julian Casablancas. The two are friends.

3. Which of these is not an Adam Green song?

Answer: Rosanna

Many of Adam's songs have girls names as their titles. All the ones mentioned above were singles.

4. Who is the cellist on "Friends of Mine"?

Answer: Jane Scarpantoni

Jane Scarpantoni also played for Lou Reed on tour and on the Nirvana song "Dumb".

5. What colour is the "Friends of Mine" album cover on the UK release?

Answer: Yellow

The photograph on the front of "Friends of Mine" was taken by Amanda de Cadenet.

6. Who are Adam's backing band?

Answer: The Gnomes

The Gnomes are made up of Steven Mertens - Bass, Chris Isom - Acoustic Guitar, Nate Brown - Keyboards, Adam Chasan - Drums.

7. According to the song "Mozarella Swastikas" why does Adam want to "Dig up Megan"?

Answer: To cut out his son

"Mozarella Swastikas" can be found on Adam's first solo album. In America it is called "Garfield", but in Europe it is simply titled "Adam Green".

8. What is Adam's fourth solo album called?

Answer: Jacket Full of Danger

"Jacket Full of Danger" contained a welcome return to Adam's amazing string section, which were sorely missed on his third album "Gemstones".

9. Which of these is NOT an Adam Green lyric?

Answer: A body to deoderise.

"Goodnight to my new dead wife" is taken from "The Prince's Bed", "I was a babe stuck in a tree branch" is taken from "We're Not Supposed To Be Lovers" and "Dunking donuts, give me dunking donuts" is taken from "Gemstones".
"A body to deoderise" is taken from The Strokes song "Ize of the world".

10. What is Adam's birthday?

Answer: 28th of May 1982

This makes Adam a Gemini.

Source: Author fabalbert

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