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How much do you know about Nirvana? | Quiz

This is a quiz for all of you Nirvana maniacs (or wannabes).

A multiple-choice quiz by Kyle12271. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Kyle12271

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
323,764

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
708

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (4/10), Guest 31 (4/10), Guest 204 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was Nirvana's first drummer? Hint

Aaron Burckhard

Pat Smear

Chad Channing

Dave Grohl

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Nirvana's first album called? Hint

In Utero

Insecticide

Bleach

Nevermind

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which song are these lyrics from?

"Truth-covered in security, I can't let you smother me." Hint

In Bloom

Tourette's

Breed

Lounge Act

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Question 4 of 10

4. A baby was featured on the cover of the album 'Nevermind' by Nirvana. What was his name? Hint

Roy Crover

Kurt Cobain

Your mom

Spencer Elden

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Question 5 of 10

5. Nirvana had planned on playing a song at the 1992 MTV music awards, but were told by MTV that they should not perform the song. What was the song? Hint

Polly

Paper Cuts

Tourette's

Rape Me

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which band joined Nirvana onstage at their 1994 'MTV Unplugged' show? Hint

Meat Puppets

The Vaselines

Leadbelly

The Pixies

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Nirvana drummer later formed the band Foo Fighters? Hint

Pat Smear

Chad Channing

Krist Novoselic

Dave Grohl

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Question 8 of 10

8. What famous song was written about Kurt Cobain's ex-girlfriend Tracy Marander? Hint

Stain

Drain You

Spank Thru

About a Girl

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Question 9 of 10

9. Kurt Cobain was married to fellow singer Courtney Love.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What song are these lyrics from?

"Nothing on top, but a bucket and a mop, and an illustrated book about birds". Hint

Come As You Are

Oh Me

Plateau

Lake of Fire

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was Nirvana's first drummer?

Answer: Aaron Burckhard

Aaron Burckhard was the first Nirvana drummer. He was followed by Chad Channing, then the master Dave Grohl. (This does not include drummers that simply went on tour with the band).

2. What was Nirvana's first album called?

Answer: Bleach

'Bleach' had some famous songs on it, like 'About a Girl' and 'Love Buzz'. It was released in 1989, with Chad Channing on drums, Kurt Cobain on vocals and guitar, and Krist Novoselic on bass.

3. Which song are these lyrics from? "Truth-covered in security, I can't let you smother me."

Answer: Lounge Act

'Lounge Act' is off the 'Nevermind' album (1991), as are 'In Bloom' and 'Breed'. 'Tourette's' is a track from 'In Utero' (1993) and actually doesn't have real lyrics--Kurt Cobain just screams random words.

4. A baby was featured on the cover of the album 'Nevermind' by Nirvana. What was his name?

Answer: Spencer Elden

Baby model Spencer Elden was swimming towards a one dollar bill on the cover of 'Nevermind'. Later on, when he turned 17, Elden re-did the cover in swim trunks for 'Rolling Stone' magazine!

5. Nirvana had planned on playing a song at the 1992 MTV music awards, but were told by MTV that they should not perform the song. What was the song?

Answer: Rape Me

MTV wanted Nirvana to perform 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'. Instead, the band began playing 'Rape Me', but then cut into the song 'Lithium'.

6. Which band joined Nirvana onstage at their 1994 'MTV Unplugged' show?

Answer: Meat Puppets

The Meat Puppets were one of the bands that Kurt Cobain liked listening to. The acoustic show was performed during the time that the Meat Puppets were touring with Nirvana.

7. Which Nirvana drummer later formed the band Foo Fighters?

Answer: Dave Grohl

Dave Grohl became the singer for Foo Fighters, but has played just about every instrument in the band. The Foo Fighters have had many popular songs like 'Monkey Wrench', 'My Hero', and 'Everlong'.

8. What famous song was written about Kurt Cobain's ex-girlfriend Tracy Marander?

Answer: About a Girl

'About a Girl' was a track from the album 'Bleach' (1989). Nirvana played it at their 'MTV Unplugged' show.

9. Kurt Cobain was married to fellow singer Courtney Love.

Answer: True

Courtney Love was the singer for the band Hole. The couple had one child, Frances Bean Cobain. Frances was born on August 18, 1992.

10. What song are these lyrics from? "Nothing on top, but a bucket and a mop, and an illustrated book about birds".

Answer: Plateau

'Plateau' was played at Nirvana's 'MTV Unplugged' show (1994). It was a cover of a song with the same name by the Meat Puppets.

Source: Author Kyle12271

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