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Interpol Trivia Quiz

A simple quiz for even a new fan of the band Interpol.

A multiple-choice quiz by PIXIES1282. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
PIXIES1282

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
201,982

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
557

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Where was Daniel Kessler studying when he formed the band? Hint

London

France

New York

Los Angeles

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which is not a name that the band considered before deciding on the name Interpol? Hint

Severed Segments

Cuddleworthy

Las Armas

The French Letters

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which version of the CD "Antics" is not the same as the U.S. version? Hint

Japanese

Australian/New Zealand

U.K.

Canadian

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which song has a music video which includes a puppet at a scene of an accident? Hint

PDA

Evil

Obstacle One

Slow Hands

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Question 5 of 10

5. What indie label do the guys of Interpol belong to? Hint

Matador Records

Sire Recors

Victory Records

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Question 6 of 10

6. How did they meet Blasco, their touring keyboardist? Hint

Paul met him while in France.

Sam had previously played drums in a band with Blasco.

Daniel replaced previous keyboardist, Eric Altesleben, with Blasco.

Blasco was hired by their label when they were unable to find a keyboardist.

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Question 7 of 10

7. When Greg Drudy left the band in 2000, what spot had to be replaced? Hint

Drums

Guitar, vocals

Bass

Lead vocals, guitar

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Question 8 of 10

8. Carlos Dengler had not originally played bass guitar, but decided to learn it for the sake of band. What instrument did he play in the past? Hint

Guitar

Keyboards

Drums

Piano

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Question 9 of 10

9. What song cover did the band record for one of their CDs? Hint

The Cure's, "The Empty World"

None

Morrissey's, "Seasick, Yet Still Docked"

Joy Division's, "Dead Souls"

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Question 10 of 10

10. Carlos has another title other than guitar, bass, and keyboard player. What is it? Hint

Manager

Golfer

Cartoonist

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Daniel Kessler studying when he formed the band?

Answer: New York

The band was formed by Daniel while studying at New York University. He formed it with Greg Drudy on drums, Carlos Dengler on bass and Paul Banks taking up the lead vocal duties. Then later Sam Fogarino joined and took over on drums.

2. Which is not a name that the band considered before deciding on the name Interpol?

Answer: Severed Segments

Before deciding upon the name Interpol, the band considered Las Armas and The French Letters. They also performed a secret show at Luna Lounge in New York under the pseudonym Cuddleworthy.

3. Which version of the CD "Antics" is not the same as the U.S. version?

Answer: Japanese

The U.S., U.K., Australian/New Zealand, and Canadian versions of "Antics" are all the same. The Japanese release includes two bonus tracks which were also available as B-sides to the "Slow Hands" U.K. cd-single. Those two tracks are the Dan the Automator and Britt Daniel remixes of "Slow Hands".

4. Which song has a music video which includes a puppet at a scene of an accident?

Answer: Evil

The "Evil" video contains a puppet lip-synching to Paul's voice. It was played on MTV2 only a variety of times but has not received any serious play.

5. What indie label do the guys of Interpol belong to?

Answer: Matador Records

Matador signed the band in 2002 and issued a three-song single and the band's debut LP ("Turn On the Bright Lights") by year's end. The album made the band indie stars, and extensive touring around the world followed.

6. How did they meet Blasco, their touring keyboardist?

Answer: Sam had previously played drums in a band with Blasco.

Blasco's first tour with Interpol was during the Curiosa Festival in July/August of 2004. Sam had previously played drums in a band with Blasco.

7. When Greg Drudy left the band in 2000, what spot had to be replaced?

Answer: Drums

The band was formed by Daniel when he first started playing with Greg on drums. When Greg left the band in 2000, Daniel recruited Sam Fogarino to take his place.

8. Carlos Dengler had not originally played bass guitar, but decided to learn it for the sake of band. What instrument did he play in the past?

Answer: Guitar

Daniel Kessler struck up a friendship with another NYU student, Carlos Dengler, who had previously played guitar and felt like becoming involved with music for a second time. He took up the bass and keyboard duties.

9. What song cover did the band record for one of their CDs?

Answer: None

The band has not recorded a cover song and have indicated that they do not plan on doing so in the future.

10. Carlos has another title other than guitar, bass, and keyboard player. What is it?

Answer: DJ

Carlos spins at clubs all over the world. He often spins at parties while the band is on tour and has hosted several ongoing parties in NYC.

Source: Author PIXIES1282

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