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Quiz about Chevelle Band Members and History

Chevelle: Band Members and History Quiz

This quiz deals with the members of the band Chevelle and its history up to November 2010.

A multiple-choice quiz by ninmanso66. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Chevelle began in a basement in Grayslake, Illinois. How did the original three members know each other? Hint

They were childhood friends.

Two were brothers; the third was a brother-in-law

They didn't; they advertised each position.

They were brothers.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the temporary bassist after Joe Loeffler was asked to leave the band in 2005? Hint

Sam Loeffler

Geno Lenardo

Dean Bernardini

Steve Albini

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following musical artists do Chevelle's band members not credit as an influence on their work? Hint

Disturbed

The Cure

Helmet

Tool

4. Pete and Sam have both admitted to being somewhat bitter about the departure of their brother from the band. Which of the following songs was written about Joe's dramatic exit from Chevelle? Hint

Well Enough Alone

Brainiac

Another Know It All

Humanoid

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2002, Chevelle released its second studio album. Which album was it? Hint

Wonder What's Next

Vena Sera

This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)

Point #1

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Question 6 of 10

6. Chevelle enjoys doing covers of songs by different artists both in-studio and live. Which of the following artists was covered by Chevelle in a track released on the deluxe version of "Wonder What's Next?" Hint

Depeche Mode

The Cure

30 Seconds to Mars

Tool

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following songs is not found on "Sci-Fi Crimes?" Hint

I Get It

Shameful Metaphors

This Circus

Fell Into Your Shoes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Pete Loeffler is well known for doing what while performing live? Hint

Spitting at the audience

Propping his foot on a toolbox

Breaking guitars

Calling fans onstage

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Question 9 of 10

9. What notable misfortune did Chevelle endure in 2007 while in Dallas, Texas for a concert? Hint

The trailer containing the band's gear was stolen

One of the band members fell off the stage during the show

Members of the band were involved in a fistfight

Several shows in Texas had to be cancelled after 2 band members got food poisoning

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Question 10 of 10

10. Chevelle celebrated their tenth anniversary in October 2010. What did they do to commemorate the occasion? Hint

Held a contest offering fans a chance to hang with the band for a day

Released a new single

Played concerts in their hometown

Kicked off a new multi-state tour

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Chevelle began in a basement in Grayslake, Illinois. How did the original three members know each other?

Answer: They were brothers.

The band formed around 1995 when three of the seven Loeffler children - Pete, Sam, and Joe - combined their love of music with their individual talents to form Chevelle.

2. Who was the temporary bassist after Joe Loeffler was asked to leave the band in 2005?

Answer: Geno Lenardo

According to lead singer/guitarist Pete Loeffler, Joe was asked to leave the band due to numerous conflicts, while Joe maintains he left the band of his own accord.

3. Which of the following musical artists do Chevelle's band members not credit as an influence on their work?

Answer: Disturbed

The band has oft been compared to Tool, in sound as well as in video style - their video for the song "Mia" uses claymation, much like Tool's video for "Prison Sex."

4. Pete and Sam have both admitted to being somewhat bitter about the departure of their brother from the band. Which of the following songs was written about Joe's dramatic exit from Chevelle?

Answer: Well Enough Alone

Pete has said that "Well Enough Alone" was written about the situation with his brother, whereas "Brainiac" was written about a friend of their father's. "Another Know It All," a song from "This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)," was released while Sam was still with Chevelle, but its lyrics, if taken within the context of the band, seem to indicate trouble within the band during the time it was written.

5. In 2002, Chevelle released its second studio album. Which album was it?

Answer: Wonder What's Next

"Point #1" was released in 1999, "This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)" was released in 2004, and "Vena Sera" was released in 2007.

Answer: Depeche Mode

Chevelle released covers of Depeche Mode's "It's No Good" and Sinead O'Connor's "Black Boys on Mopeds" as part of the deluxe version of "Wonder What's Next." They performed The Cure's "Pictures of You" as part of live sets.

7. Which of the following songs is not found on "Sci-Fi Crimes?"

Answer: I Get It

"I Get It" is on the album "Vena Sera."

8. Pete Loeffler is well known for doing what while performing live?

Answer: Propping his foot on a toolbox

The toolbox features the band's name with the second E backwards and appears at every Chevelle performance.

9. What notable misfortune did Chevelle endure in 2007 while in Dallas, Texas for a concert?

Answer: The trailer containing the band's gear was stolen

The band received considerable criticism after the lack of instruments forced them to cancel shows in Texas. Some of Chevelle's gear was later returned by alert fans.

10. Chevelle celebrated their tenth anniversary in October 2010. What did they do to commemorate the occasion?

Answer: Played concerts in their hometown

Chevelle performed October 29 and October 30 at The Metro in Chicago."Any Last Words" is the title of the DCD/CD of the show scheduled for release in early 2011.

Source: Author ninmanso66

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