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Nirvana Mania! Trivia Quiz

Nirvana is my favorite band of all time! I have come up with ten questions that I hope are both challenging and entertaining! Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by bored91. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
bored91

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
211,370

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the early days of Nirvana, why did lead singer Kurt Cobain sometimes spell his name Kurdt Kobain? Hint

It was the name of a friend of Kurt's who had passed away.

That was how his name was originally meant to be spelled.

It was the name of the stage alter-ego Kurt had created for himself.

Chris Novoselic had thought it up one night when then-drummer Chad Channing said the spelling of Kurt's name was too mainstream.

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Question 2 of 10

2. What band, with an obese lead singer, did Nirvana often tour with in the less-than-spacious van? Hint

Screaming Trees

Sonic Youth

The Melvins

TAD

3. During one interview with Kurt Cobain, he expressed his angst over the fact that Nirvana had been so successful while many other bands they knew who were as good as or better than Nirvana, were barely getting any notice. However, in that same interview, Kurt said that he knew they were better than what popular band? Hint

Pearl Jam

Poison

Nysnc

Guns N' Roses

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Question 4 of 10

4. Nirvana's second album, "Nevermind", debuted at number three its first week of release.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What song on Nirvana's last studio album, "In Utero", was said by Kurt Cobain to be a preview of the future sound of Nirvana? Hint

Tourette's

Dumb

Radio-Friendly Unit Shifters

Frances Farmer will have her Revenge on Seattle

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Question 6 of 10

6. On Nirvana's cd "Unplugged in New York", who wrote the fourth track, "The Man Who Sold the World"? Hint

Kurt Cobain

David Bowie

Leadbelly

Dave Grohl

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the only track from the "Bleach" cd to be played on the "Unplugged in New York" concert? Hint

Big Cheese

About a Girl

Negative Creep

Scoff

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Question 8 of 10

8. Several years after "Nevermind" was released, Blink-182 released the album "Enema of the State". One of the songs on "Enema of the State" was "Adam's Song". What "Nevermind" single did "Adam's Song" refer to at one point? Hint

In Bloom

Lithium

Come As You Are

Smells Like Teen Spirit

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Question 9 of 10

9. What member of the band was constantly getting drunk and making a fool of himself at interviews, school etc.? Hint

Krist Novoselic

Kurt Cobain

Dave Grohl

Chad Channing

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Question 10 of 10

10. And finally, what is the name of the Nirvana tribute cd that featured such artists as Agent Orange, Dee Dee Ramone, and UK Subs? Hint

Smells Like Teen Spirit: The Nirvana Tribute Album

Smells Like Teen Spirit: A Punk Tribute to Nirvana

Smells Like Bleach: A Punk Tribute to Nirvana

Smells Like Bleach: A Grunge Tribute to Nirvana

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the early days of Nirvana, why did lead singer Kurt Cobain sometimes spell his name Kurdt Kobain?

Answer: It was the name of the stage alter-ego Kurt had created for himself.

More info on Kurt and the band can be found in the great book, "Come As You Are" by Michael Azerrad.

2. What band, with an obese lead singer, did Nirvana often tour with in the less-than-spacious van?

Answer: TAD

TAD's lead singer, named Tad, was not only obese, but had chronic stomach problems, meaning the tour van would often have to stop to allow him to throw up.

Answer: Guns N' Roses

Nysnc had barely even formed at the time of the interview; and Nirvana never really expressed feelings either way about Poison. This interview is quoted in "Come as You Are" by Michael Azzerad, and "Kurt and Courtney" the controversial 1998 documentary directed by Nick Broomfield.

4. Nirvana's second album, "Nevermind", debuted at number three its first week of release.

Answer: False

"Nevermind" debuted on the charts somewhere at 386, slowly climbing the charts to eventually reach the number one position, conquering Michael Jackson's "Dangerous".

5. What song on Nirvana's last studio album, "In Utero", was said by Kurt Cobain to be a preview of the future sound of Nirvana?

Answer: Radio-Friendly Unit Shifters

This was a truly sad and ironic statement.

6. On Nirvana's cd "Unplugged in New York", who wrote the fourth track, "The Man Who Sold the World"?

Answer: David Bowie

Before this song begins Kurt mentions that this the song is written by David Bowie. Also, the last track on the cd, "Where Did You Sleep Last Night?" is written by Leadbelly.

7. What was the only track from the "Bleach" cd to be played on the "Unplugged in New York" concert?

Answer: About a Girl

Before the song, Kurt says "This is a song from our first record, not a lot of people own it." The minute he begins to play the song, the crowd bursts into cheers and applause.

Answer: Come As You Are

The line in "Adams Song" is, "I took my time, I hurried up, choice was mine...." and it refers to the "Come As You Are" lyric, "Take your time, hurry up, choice is yours...."

9. What member of the band was constantly getting drunk and making a fool of himself at interviews, school etc.?

Answer: Krist Novoselic

Even though Chris was heavily involved with alchohol, he was frightened by Kurt's drug use. Chris's alcoholic antics (such as swearing at numerous record label representatives, and trashing plenty of hotel rooms and houses) are described in full detail in "Come as You Are" by Michael Azzerad.

10. And finally, what is the name of the Nirvana tribute cd that featured such artists as Agent Orange, Dee Dee Ramone, and UK Subs?

Answer: Smells Like Bleach: A Punk Tribute to Nirvana

The best track on this album is Burning Brides cover of "Something in the Way", in my opinion.

Source: Author bored91

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