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Do You Know The Jesus Lizard Trivia Quiz

So you think you know ...the Jesus Lizard. Here are some questions about an excellent and innovative band that was a powerful force in the indie rock genre.

A multiple-choice quiz by anselmo789. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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anselmo789

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
93,335

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. Lead singer David Yow cites this band as a major influence to his music. Hint

Black Flag

Fugazi

Led Zeppelin

Rush

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of David Yow's band before joining the Jesus Lizard? Hint

Scratch Acid

Scratch Paper

Scratch Me

Scratch Little

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Question 3 of 10

3. Classically trained guitarist Duane Denison was sometimes referred to as Duane (fill in the blank) Denison. Hint

"God"

"Lightning"

"Dastardly"

"Feral"

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Lizards' first show was in which city? Hint

San Francisco

Dallas

Chicago

New York

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who of the following was never a drummer for The Jesus Lizard? Hint

Brendan Murphy

Mac McNeilly

Don Remmler

James Kimball

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is not the name of a Jesus Lizard album (or E.P.)? Hint

"Pure"

"Fake"

"Blue"

"Lash"

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Jesus Lizard covered the song "Wheelchair Epidemic", which was written by Hint

The Dicks

X-Ray Specs

The Germs

The Plasmatics

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Question 8 of 10

8. The cover of "Liar" depicts a painting of a woman standing behind a group of women with... Hint

no heads

cat heads

lizard heads

shaven heads

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Jesus Lizard were on which label? Hint

Noise Amphetamine

Matador

Touch and Go

Sub Pop

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Question 10 of 10

10. One Jesus Lizard song on the album "Down" is the story of a man killed because "he had burned his brothers, as if they were not of his family". Which song is this? Hint

"Horse"

"Elegy"

"Fly on the Wall"

"Countless Backs of Sad Losers"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lead singer David Yow cites this band as a major influence to his music.

Answer: Led Zeppelin

David didn't seem to place a whole lot of importance on his musical influences, which could have something to do with why his music is so unique.

2. What was the name of David Yow's band before joining the Jesus Lizard?

Answer: Scratch Acid

Scratch Acid would occasionally pass out free acid at their shows.

3. Classically trained guitarist Duane Denison was sometimes referred to as Duane (fill in the blank) Denison.

Answer: "God"

An obvious tribute to his fretwork skills.

4. The Lizards' first show was in which city?

Answer: Chicago

It was on July 1st, 1989, at Bankok Bankok in Chicago.

5. Who of the following was never a drummer for The Jesus Lizard?

Answer: Don Remmler

It seems Irishmen make good drummers. I have no idea who Don Remmler is.

6. Which of the following is not the name of a Jesus Lizard album (or E.P.)?

Answer: "Fake"

I don't know if they were into numerology or what but they seemed to enjoy four letter words.

7. The Jesus Lizard covered the song "Wheelchair Epidemic", which was written by

Answer: The Dicks

And here I was thinking they wrote that song...

8. The cover of "Liar" depicts a painting of a woman standing behind a group of women with...

Answer: cat heads

I have no idea what this painting is meant to symbolize, but it's certainly very atmospheric and uh, cool.

9. The Jesus Lizard were on which label?

Answer: Touch and Go

I think we can safely say that The Lizard is the greatest band to ever come from this label.

10. One Jesus Lizard song on the album "Down" is the story of a man killed because "he had burned his brothers, as if they were not of his family". Which song is this?

Answer: "Horse"

Now that's tough love.

Source: Author anselmo789

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