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Quiz about Matchbox Twenty Basic Information

Matchbox Twenty Basic Information Quiz

This is a quiz of basic MatchboxTwenty info (from an American standpoint).

A multiple-choice quiz by phoenixphire. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
phoenixphire

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
43,215

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

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5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. On MB20's Third Album ('More Than You Think You Are'), what song contains the lyrics "Slow dancin' on the boulevard In the quiet moments While the city's still dark" Hint

The Difference

Hand Me Down

Downfall

Bright Lights

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Question 2 of 10

2. Finish this lyric: 'In my head I heard the sound....'? Hint

like fifteen strangers dancing

like fifty strangers dancing

of fifty strangers dancing

of fifteen strangers dancing

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Question 3 of 10

3. When is Rob Thomas' birthday? Hint

August 21, 1974

February 21, 1972

February 14, 1972

March 17, 1977

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Question 4 of 10

4. The first web-exclusive video from MatchboxTwenty was..?

Answer: (from Mad Season)

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many albums has MB20 released as of June, 2003? Hint

Six

Four

Three

Two

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which band member said that a Matchbox Twenty album is the result of an arguement between 5 guys? Hint

Paul

Adam

Brian

Kyle

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Question 7 of 10

7. As of June 2003, MatchboxTwenty has won ____ Grammies. Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. What RIAA certification has 'Yourself Or Someone Like You' received? Hint

Triple Platinum

Silver

Gold

Diamond

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is the rhythmic (and sometimes acoustic) guitarist for MatchboxTwenty? Hint

Brian Yale

Kyle Cook

Adam Gaynor

Rob Thomas

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who said this: 'We don't take ourselves too seriously, and we haven't forgotten what it's all about, which is the music.' ? Hint

Brian Yale

Paul Doucette

Rob Thomas

Adam Gaynor

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On MB20's Third Album ('More Than You Think You Are'), what song contains the lyrics "Slow dancin' on the boulevard In the quiet moments While the city's still dark"

Answer: The Difference

Those lyrics are the first lines in "The Difference" on the third album.

2. Finish this lyric: 'In my head I heard the sound....'?

Answer: like fifteen strangers dancing

This is from the song 'Busted' on the first album, 'Yourself Or Someone Like You.' I apologize for the cheesy ones..i couldn't think of anything!

3. When is Rob Thomas' birthday?

Answer: February 14, 1972

February 14, 1972 is Rob's birthday! Valentine's day (how romantic!)

4. The first web-exclusive video from MatchboxTwenty was..?

Answer: Crutch

'Crutch' was a gift from a friend of the guys' and is the first (and only as of 6-17-01) web-exclusive video.

5. How many albums has MB20 released as of June, 2003?

Answer: Three

Matchbox Twenty has 3 albums released, although Rob, Paul, and Brian can be heard on another album by their old band Tabitha's Secret.

6. Which band member said that a Matchbox Twenty album is the result of an arguement between 5 guys?

Answer: Paul

Rob quotes Paul as saying that in several interviews that have aired on VH1.

7. As of June 2003, MatchboxTwenty has won ____ Grammies.

Answer: 0

*sniff* the guys as a band have won no grammies as of June 2003.

8. What RIAA certification has 'Yourself Or Someone Like You' received?

Answer: Diamond

MB20's 'Youself Or Someone Like You' is one of the EXTREMELY FEW albums in history to recieve the Diamond rating.

9. Who is the rhythmic (and sometimes acoustic) guitarist for MatchboxTwenty?

Answer: Adam Gaynor

Adam specializes in vocals and acoustic and rhythmic guitar.

10. Who said this: 'We don't take ourselves too seriously, and we haven't forgotten what it's all about, which is the music.' ?

Answer: Rob Thomas

You can see this quote in its entirety on matchboxtwenty.com's bio page.

Source: Author phoenixphire

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