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Quiz about Manchester Music late 20th century

Manchester Music late 20th century Quiz

Test your knowledge of 80's and 90's Manchester music. People, places and events that shaped our northern paradise.If your not from here than that was an example of our 'funny' sense of humour.So give it a go and see if Yer Mad Fer It.

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

Author
burnagekid

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
18,505

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
14 / 20

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Question 1 of 20

1. Who is the late 80's and early 90's pop icon that is affectionately known as king monkey? Hint

Ian Brown

Mark E Smith

Shawn Ryder

Mick Hucknall

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Question 2 of 20

2. What was the name of the Manchester record label that is credited with bringing on the 'Acid House' revolution? Hint

Creation

Rough Trade

Factory Records

Silvertone

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Question 3 of 20

3. What was the original name of the popular group which is now called New Order? Hint

Joy Division

Substance

Men In Leather Pants

Monaco

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Question 4 of 20

4. What was the name of the former lead singer of the band now known as New Order? Hint

Ian Dury

Ian McCulloch

Ian Brown

Ian Curtis

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Question 5 of 20

5. Who was the founder of Factory Records? Hint

Tony Wilson

Steven Patrick

Tony Blair

Gareth Evans

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Question 6 of 20

6. What was the name of the outdoor concert where The Stone Roses played to a massive audience in and is looked upon as a catalyst for the Brit pop explosion of the early to mid 1990's? Hint

Monterey Pop

Reading Festival

Spike Island

Woodstock

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Question 7 of 20

7. Who is the guitar player that can be associated with the following bands: Electronic, The Smiths, Healers, and The The? Hint

Noel Gallagher

John Squire

Johnny Marr

Paul Ryder

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Question 8 of 20

8. In the Smiths' song 'Panic', what is the Yorkshire town Morrissey sings the name of? Hint

Longsight

Leeds

Stockport

Burnage

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Question 9 of 20

9. Where did Oasis rehearse for most of their time as underlings in the Manchester music scene? Hint

The Boardwalk

The Hacienda

King Tuts Wah Wah Hut

The International 2

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Question 10 of 20

10. What was the name of the once cavernous and eventually packed out club owned by Factory Records boss Tony Wilson? Hint

Area 51

The Hacienda

The International 1

The Apollo

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Question 11 of 20

11. What band was Noel Gallagher a roadie for before he joined Oasis? Hint

James

Happy Mondays

Inspiral Carpets

M People

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Question 12 of 20

12. What is the name of the festival organised to recruit new talent from Manchester? Hint

Glastonbury

In The City

Reading

Isle of Wight

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Question 13 of 20

13. What was an original name of The Stone Roses? Hint

Oasis

The Police

The Patrol

The Rolling Roses

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Question 14 of 20

14. Who is responsible for the album cover art for both Stone Roses records? Hint

John Squire

Tony Blair

Brian Wilson

George Best

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Question 15 of 20

15. What was the original name of Oasis? Hint

The Unibrows

Wonderwall

The Rain

Supersonic

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Question 16 of 20

16. Which band was signed in late '89, just shortly after forming based solely on the fact that they were from Northwich, which is widely considered part of the greater Manchester area? Hint

The Charlatans

EMF

The Stone Roses

Jesus Jones

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Question 17 of 20

17. Which member of the Charlatans died tragically in a car accident on July 22 1996? Hint

Rob Collins

Timothy Burgess

Mark Collins

Martin Blunt

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Question 18 of 20

18. Who became the drummer for The Stone Roses after Reni left? Hint

Keith Moon

Brian Jones

Keith Richards

Robbie Maddix

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Question 19 of 20

19. What neighbourhood did Oasis' brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher grow up in? Hint

Levenshulme

Stockport

Burnage

Longsight

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Question 20 of 20

20. What is Morrisseys' first and middle name? Hint

Will Fritcher

William Boroughs

Steven Patrick

Brian Jones

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the late 80's and early 90's pop icon that is affectionately known as king monkey?

Answer: Ian Brown

Ian Brown, lead singer of the Stone Roses, bestowed the title of King Monkey upon himself. Firstly to make light of the ridiculousness of Michael Jackson's demand that he always be referred to as the King of Pop. And secondly because of his 'ape like' stage presence and simean facial qualities.

2. What was the name of the Manchester record label that is credited with bringing on the 'Acid House' revolution?

Answer: Factory Records

In late 1988 Factory records begin putting out music that eventually spawned the 'acid House' dance music revolution, where traditional pop songs(those with vocals and based on guitars)were replaced with sample based electronic music. However some could claim that these late 80's releases were not 'true' acid house.But for all intents and purposes it was in fact electronic music.

3. What was the original name of the popular group which is now called New Order?

Answer: Joy Division

The band changed their name after their former lead singer and song writing collaborator's suicide.Which brings us to the next question...

4. What was the name of the former lead singer of the band now known as New Order?

Answer: Ian Curtis

Ian Curtis committed suicide and after the incident the band members of Joy Division decided to carry on and reform as New Order. The name represents a new start.

5. Who was the founder of Factory Records?

Answer: Tony Wilson

Tony Wilson was a was a well known Manchester media personality before forming Factory Records and went on to become one of the most successful Record label proprieters of his time. That is until the labels demise in the mid-90's due to overspending on acts that weren't really too profitable.

6. What was the name of the outdoor concert where The Stone Roses played to a massive audience in and is looked upon as a catalyst for the Brit pop explosion of the early to mid 1990's?

Answer: Spike Island

The Stone Roses had become notorious for throwing huge concerts late at night in abandoned railway stations and warehouses. These parties quickly became the in thing and to capitilise on the phenomenon their mangaer Gareth Evans decided to hold a huge outdoor show at Spike Island. To keep out gatecrashers he flooded the Mersey River so that one had to be ferried to the venue.Though some may claim they made it to the show in other ways.

7. Who is the guitar player that can be associated with the following bands: Electronic, The Smiths, Healers, and The The?

Answer: Johnny Marr

Johnny Marr was the guitar player and music writer for The Smiths, then went on to work with The The(although only briefly). Later he and Bernard Sumner formerly of New Order formed Electronic. he is currently on tour with his new band Healers and at one point was rumoured to be the replacement for Oasis' Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs.

8. In the Smiths' song 'Panic', what is the Yorkshire town Morrissey sings the name of?

Answer: Leeds

All the other answers are areas of Manchester.

9. Where did Oasis rehearse for most of their time as underlings in the Manchester music scene?

Answer: The Boardwalk

The Boardwalk was a bar that had rehearsal spaces in the basement. Local legend states that Liam was ejected on numerous occasions for smoking his after practice spliff in the bar.

10. What was the name of the once cavernous and eventually packed out club owned by Factory Records boss Tony Wilson?

Answer: The Hacienda

Hacienda eventually became the center of dance culture and the Ecstasy fad. Ironically enough it was the 'E' dealer hooligans and their resulting violence that ensured this period of bliss would be short lived.

11. What band was Noel Gallagher a roadie for before he joined Oasis?

Answer: Inspiral Carpets

Noel originally auditioned as the vocalist but he was rejected in favour of Clint Boon. The band did however recognise his charisma and musical ability so they hired him on as a roadie.

12. What is the name of the festival organised to recruit new talent from Manchester?

Answer: In The City

In The City is the name of a song by The Jam. It is rumoured the the name was nicked from this song title.

13. What was an original name of The Stone Roses?

Answer: The Patrol

They originally wanted a name similar to their first influence, The Clash. But later settled on Stone Roses for its ironic twist. Also based on the fact that they liked The Rolling Stones, and a song called English Rose by The Jam.

14. Who is responsible for the album cover art for both Stone Roses records?

Answer: John Squire

John Squire created nearly all of the art work done for The Roses. He previously worked at Crosgrove Hall designing backdrops for the Danger Mouse cartoon, and made the surfboard that appears on the 1997 Travis album Good Feeling.

15. What was the original name of Oasis?

Answer: The Rain

The Rain were called such after the Beatles song of the same name.

16. Which band was signed in late '89, just shortly after forming based solely on the fact that they were from Northwich, which is widely considered part of the greater Manchester area?

Answer: The Charlatans

The Charlatans though not directly from Manchester were signed to Beggars banquet in hopes that they could cash in on the 'baggy' sound.

17. Which member of the Charlatans died tragically in a car accident on July 22 1996?

Answer: Rob Collins

He slammed his BMW into the gaurd rail as he was on his way to the studio during the recording of their album Tellin' Stories.

18. Who became the drummer for The Stone Roses after Reni left?

Answer: Robbie Maddix

This began the Roses fall from grace, later John Squire would quit and leave the band standing on its last leg so to speak.

19. What neighbourhood did Oasis' brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher grow up in?

Answer: Burnage

Their mother Peggy still lives in the same house the boys grew up in.

20. What is Morrisseys' first and middle name?

Answer: Steven Patrick

Another great Mancunian musical mind of Irish descent.

Source: Author burnagekid

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