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A quick test all about the ever-important Sex Pistols!

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

Author
razorboy

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
87,340

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

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Question 1 of 5

1. On which holiday did the Sex Pistols play their last show in the UK (that is, before they reformed in the 90s)? Hint

Christmas Day

Good Friday

Last day of Hannukah

Halloween

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Question 2 of 5

2. What band did Johnny Rotten sing to during his audition for the Sex Pistols? Hint

The New York Dolls

David Bowie

Iggy and the Stooges

Alice Cooper

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Question 3 of 5

3. Which band member was responsible for stealing all the instruments and equipment for the band? Hint

Steve Jones (Guitar)

Johnny Rotten (Vocals)

Paul Cook (Drums)

Sid Vicious (Bass)

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Question 4 of 5

4. Who played bass in the Sex Pistols before Sid Vicious?

Answer: (First and Last Name, or just the last name)

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Question 5 of 5

5. Which of the following were the four singles released by the Sex Pistols before releasing their album 'Nevermind The Bollocks'? Hint

'Anarchy In The UK', 'God Save The Queen', 'Bodies' and 'No Feelings'

'Holidays In The Sun', 'Anarchy In The UK', 'God Save The Queen' and 'Pretty Vacant'

'God Save The Queen', 'Holidays In The Sun', 'Seventeen' and 'New York'

'Anarchy In The UK', 'Pretty Vacant', 'Bodies' and 'Sub-Mission'

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On which holiday did the Sex Pistols play their last show in the UK (that is, before they reformed in the 90s)?

Answer: Christmas Day

They played a double show. One in the afternoon for all the kids at the orphanage, and one in the evening for regular fans. They brought cakes and candy for the kids, and in the evening were greeted by striking fire fighters and garbage workers, who they let in for free.

2. What band did Johnny Rotten sing to during his audition for the Sex Pistols?

Answer: Alice Cooper

He was brought to Malcolm McClarin's clothing store, where Steve Jones and Paul Cook picked a song from the juke box for him to sing. They picked 'I'm Eighteen' by Alice Cooper. Little did they know that Johnny knew all the lyrics to almost every Alice Cooper song.

3. Which band member was responsible for stealing all the instruments and equipment for the band?

Answer: Steve Jones (Guitar)

For all the band's career prior to their reformation, they played on instruments that were either stolen or bought with stolen money.

4. Who played bass in the Sex Pistols before Sid Vicious?

Answer: Glen Matlock

There was considerable tension between band members, so he left the band.

5. Which of the following were the four singles released by the Sex Pistols before releasing their album 'Nevermind The Bollocks'?

Answer: 'Holidays In The Sun', 'Anarchy In The UK', 'God Save The Queen' and 'Pretty Vacant'

The band's singles comprised one third of the songs on 'Never Mind The Bollocks'.

Source: Author razorboy

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