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Dave Grohl Trivia Quiz

Here is a quiz on the legendary drummer, Mr. Dave Grohl.

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

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Author
snapey

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
225,634

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was Dave Grohl born? Hint

January 14, 1969

January 21st, 1962

Februrary 14, 1973

Februrary 21st 1956

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is tattooed on Dave Grohl's wrist? Hint

Bonham's three-circle logo

His Wife's name

Heart

His Mother's name

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who did Dave Grohl replace in the band 'Scream'? Hint

Kenny Stallone

Kaylon Strange

Karl Silvers

Kent Stax

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Question 4 of 10

4. How did Dave become the drummer for Nirvana? Hint

Dave knew Courtney-Love

They all met in a bar.

Osborne gave Novoselic's phone number to Grohl

They all had been friends for many years

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did Nirvana sign with? Hint

DGC Records

Universal

GDS Records

Roswell Studio

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Question 6 of 10

6. Grohl compiled his songs and recorded them himself, releasing a cassette demo called 'Pocketwatch'. What year was this? Hint

1992

1993

1991

1994

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Question 7 of 10

7. What song did Brian May help to cover? Hint

Pink Floyd's 'Breathe'

Pink Floyd's 'Have a Cigar'

Pink Floyd's 'Another Brick In The Wall'

Pink Floyd's 'Young Lust'

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following is a side project for Grohl? Hint

Waitressing

Blink 182

Sum 41

Probot

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is Grohl's sister's name? Hint

Mary Grohl

Eliza Smith

Ema Grohl

Lisa Grohl

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Question 10 of 10

10. In February 2001, Foo Fighters won how many Grammy Awards? Hint

Two

Three

One

Seven

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Dave Grohl born?

Answer: January 14, 1969

He was born in Warren, Ohio.

2. What is tattooed on Dave Grohl's wrist?

Answer: Bonham's three-circle logo

During his developing years as a drummer, Grohl cited John Bonham as his greatest influence.

3. Who did Dave Grohl replace in the band 'Scream'?

Answer: Kent Stax

At the age of sixteen, Grohl scored an audition with local DC favorites Scream to fill the vacancy left by the departure of drummer Kent Stax. To Grohl's surprise, the band asked him to join. After waffling for a brief period, Grohl accepted the offer.

4. How did Dave become the drummer for Nirvana?

Answer: Osborne gave Novoselic's phone number to Grohl

Grohl subsequently auditioned for the band and soon joined the band full-time.

5. Who did Nirvana sign with?

Answer: DGC Records

Dave's first album with Nirvana was 'Nevermind'. It was released on September, 24, 1991.

6. Grohl compiled his songs and recorded them himself, releasing a cassette demo called 'Pocketwatch'. What year was this?

Answer: 1992

He released this album on indie label 'Simple Machines.' This album is very rare and hard to come by as it was Grohl prior to Foo Fighters.

7. What song did Brian May help to cover?

Answer: Pink Floyd's 'Have a Cigar'

This all happened in the year 2000. This track was destined for the pending 'Mission Impossible 2' soundtrack.

8. Which of the following is a side project for Grohl?

Answer: Probot

Each track on the album features a different lead singer including Lemmy Kilmister, Max Cavalera and King Diamond.

9. What is Grohl's sister's name?

Answer: Lisa Grohl

Lisa is Dave's older sister, she was born three years before Dave. She also made an appearance on Grohl's 1992 demo.

10. In February 2001, Foo Fighters won how many Grammy Awards?

Answer: Two

The Grammy's were for: Best Rock Album for "There Is Nothing Left To Lose" and Best Short Form Music Video for "Learn To Fly."

Source: Author snapey

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