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Irish Rock Band JJ72 Trivia Quiz

This a quiz about Irish rock band JJ72... if you're a real fan you should know the answers, if you're not... go listen!

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

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Richie Moshpit

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5 mins

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120,840

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which of these explanations HAS Mark Greaney given as to what the band is named after? Hint

Jam Jars

Janis Joplin

Jump Jockeys

Jenna Jameson

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Question 2 of 15

2. In the video for 'Oxygen', what does Mark end up breaking his guitar on at the end? Hint

A tree

A wall

Hilary's head

The drumkit

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Question 3 of 15

3. Former bass guitarist Hilary Woods has a brother playing in another Irish band. He plays.... Hint

drums for U2

keyboards for Picture House

tin whistle for The Chieftans

guitar for The Woods Band

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Question 4 of 15

4. What was the original title of 'Oxygen' when it was first released as a demo track? Hint

'Cushions'

'Sheets'

'Blankets'

'Pillows'

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Question 5 of 15

5. In what Irish county was drummer Fergal Matthews born? Hint

Meath

Dublin

Clare

Cork

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Question 6 of 15

6. On whose TV show did JJ72 make their first U.S. TV appearance? Hint

Jay Leno's

Craig Kilborn's

David Letterman's

Conan O'Brien's

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Question 7 of 15

7. In what city was the video for 'Always And Forever' shot? Hint

Dublin

Leicester

New York

Prague

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Question 8 of 15

8. The Japanese version of debut album 'JJ72' had 13 tracks instead of 12. What was the extra track? Hint

'Desertion'

'Astoria'

'Blood Tests'

'It's A Sin'

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which of these songs have JJ72 NOT covered as a B-side on a single? Hint

Chris Isaac - 'Wicked Game'

Pet Shop Boys - 'It's A Sin'

Joy Division -' Warsaw'

Nick Drake - 'Black Eyed Dog'

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Question 10 of 15

10. Name JJ72's Irish-based record company. Hint

Dakota

Eirkota

Rockota

Lakota

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Question 11 of 15

11. Complete the song lyric: 'the cheers of ________ winners'

Answer: (One word- A city...)

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which of these songs does NOT appear on the album 'I To Sky'? Hint

'Glimmer'

'Serpent Sky'

'Nameless'

'Alabaster Ocean'

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Question 13 of 15

13. Toby McFarlaine plays keyboards at live shows. From which now-defunct band did JJ72 recruit him? Hint

Nirvana

Catatonia

The La's

Thirteen:13

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which of these TV shows have JJ72 not (yet!) appeared on? Hint

Jools Holland

Top Of The Pops

Patrick Kielty Almost Live

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Question 15 of 15

15. What's the name of Mark's niece, about whom the song 'I Saw A Prayer' was written? Hint

Anastacia

Maria

Felicity

Hilary

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these explanations HAS Mark Greaney given as to what the band is named after?

Answer: Jam Jars

Apparently Mark and Fergal were inspired by a piece of art which consisted of 72 jam jars linked with screws.

2. In the video for 'Oxygen', what does Mark end up breaking his guitar on at the end?

Answer: A tree

An exciting part of JJ72's live shows consists of Mark trashing a guitar at the end of the set... only on special occasions!

3. Former bass guitarist Hilary Woods has a brother playing in another Irish band. He plays....

Answer: keyboards for Picture House

Hilary's brother Geoff plays in Picture House, who have had Irish chart hits with 'Sunburst' and 'Everybody Loves My Girl'.

4. What was the original title of 'Oxygen' when it was first released as a demo track?

Answer: 'Pillows'

'Pillows(Oxygen)' was sent to record company execs and other important type people with a handwritten note from Mark Greaney. Copies now sell for up to �300!

5. In what Irish county was drummer Fergal Matthews born?

Answer: Meath

Fergal is from County Meath, which is just west of Dublin. Mark and Hilary both hail from the capital.

6. On whose TV show did JJ72 make their first U.S. TV appearance?

Answer: Craig Kilborn's

JJ72 performed 'Oxygen' on the show while touring in the US as support to Stereophonics.

7. In what city was the video for 'Always And Forever' shot?

Answer: Prague

The video features Mark in a forest being pursued by an owl and a dog. Strange.

8. The Japanese version of debut album 'JJ72' had 13 tracks instead of 12. What was the extra track?

Answer: 'Astoria'

'Astoria' was also a B-side on the 'Oxygen' single.

9. Which of these songs have JJ72 NOT covered as a B-side on a single?

Answer: Joy Division -' Warsaw'

Although they did play 'Warsaw' live, it has never been released.

10. Name JJ72's Irish-based record company.

Answer: Lakota

Lakota first took interest in JJ72 when they saw them play in a small Dublin pub in 1998.

11. Complete the song lyric: 'the cheers of ________ winners'

Answer: Helsinki

From the track 'October Swimmer', the opening track on the debut album.

12. Which of these songs does NOT appear on the album 'I To Sky'?

Answer: 'Alabaster Ocean'

'Alabaster Ocean' is acclaimed as one of JJ72's best B-side tracks.

13. Toby McFarlaine plays keyboards at live shows. From which now-defunct band did JJ72 recruit him?

Answer: Thirteen:13

Toby joined in 2002 to spice up the band's live performance. He has also filled in as replacement bassist since Hilary's departure.

14. Which of these TV shows have JJ72 not (yet!) appeared on?

Answer: Jools Holland

JJ72 have not yet performed on Jools Holland's famous show, but their time will come!

15. What's the name of Mark's niece, about whom the song 'I Saw A Prayer' was written?

Answer: Felicity

"My God-daughter Felicity. She's my older brother's daughter, she's a year old now. When I saw her for the first time I thought, 'I have to write a song about you.' She's beautiful, even if she looks a bit like me." (Mark Greaney talks on Channel 4 teletext 'Planet Sounds' about the meaning of the song, Sept. 2002)

Source: Author Richie Moshpit

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