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Pearl Jam Fan Test Trivia Quiz

Are you a Pearl Jam fan? Prove it.

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

Author
edved

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
118,056

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
13 / 25

Plays
2192

Last 3 plays: Guest 180 (9/25), Guest 131 (12/25), Guest 174 (15/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. Where was Pearl Jam's first show played? Hint

Showbox

Off Ramp

Key Arena

Kit Kat Club

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Question 2 of 25

2. Who drummed on the original demo tape sent to Eddie Vedder from Stone Gossard? Hint

Matt Cameron

Matt Chamberlain

Dave Krusen

Dave Abbruzee

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Question 3 of 25

3. Dave Krusen was the only drummer on the original release of "Ten".

True

False

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Question 4 of 25

4. On "Ten", Mike McCready played ________ guitars. Hint

Gibson

Fender

Ibanez

ESP

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Question 5 of 25

5. The first single off of "Vs." was Hint

"Animal"

"Elderly Woman"

"Daughter"

"Go"

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Question 6 of 25

6. The song "Rats" finishes with a line from a famous song by whom? Hint

Neil Young

The Who

Michael Jackson

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Question 7 of 25

7. Name the two songs on "Merkinball". Hint

"Hard to Imagine" and "Happy When I'm Cryin'"

"Long Road and "I Got ID"

"Breathe" and "Footsteps"

"Last Kiss" and "Leatherman"

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Question 8 of 25

8. Who guest drummed on "Stupid Mop" on "Vitalogy"? Hint

Matt Chamberlain

Dave Grohl

Jack Irons

Matt Cameron

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Question 9 of 25

9. Which of these was not in "Temple of the Dog"? Hint

Dave Krusen

Mike McCready

Ed Vedder

Matt Cameron

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Question 10 of 25

10. What were the three "Vitalogy" singles? Hint

"Corduroy" and "Spin The Black Circle" and "Not For You"

"Not For You" and "Spin The Black Circle" and "Immortality"

"Betterman" and "Nothingman" and "Corduroy"

"Whipping" and "Betterman" and "Immortality"

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Question 11 of 25

11. Eddie Vedder uses an alias for his photography work on "No Code"- what is it? Hint

Barry Mercer

Jerome Turner

Barry Ament

Cliff Mathis

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Question 12 of 25

12. The song "Lukin" is named after a member of which band? Hint

Sonic Youth

Screaming Trees

Dinosaur Jr.

Mudhoney

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Question 13 of 25

13. What did Eddie once say "Around The Bend" was when he first wrote it? Hint

A terrible song

A sonnet

A lullaby

A rocker

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Question 14 of 25

14. How many songs on "No Code"? Hint

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Question 15 of 25

15. Mike McCready wrote _____ songs on "Yield". Hint

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Question 16 of 25

16. What song from "Yield" did they perform on the David Letterman TV show? Hint

"Given to Fly"

"Do the Evolution"

"Brain of J."

"Wishlist"

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Question 17 of 25

17. The 'making of' video release for "Yield" was called ______________. Hint

Single Video Theory

Place/Date

Touring Band

The "Yield" Sessions

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Question 18 of 25

18. Which "Yield" song sparked an animated video but was not a single? Hint

"Do The Evolution"

"Brain of J."

"In Hiding"

"Faithful"

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Question 19 of 25

19. The release of album number 6, "Binaural", began their biggest tour to date, but where did they finish the US leg? Hint

Key Arena

Off Ramp

Madison Square Garden

First Union Center

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Question 20 of 25

20. Matt Cameron wrote which song on "Binaural"? Hint

"God's Dice"

"Grievance"

"Sleight of Hand"

"Evacuation"

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Question 21 of 25

21. In 1999, Pearl Jam's biggest US hit single reached number 2 on the Billboard chart; it was called _______. Hint

"Last Kiss"

"Wishlist"

"Given to Fly"

"Nothing As It Seems"

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Question 22 of 25

22. On November 12, 2002, Pearl Jam released album 7, "Riot Act". Its first single was "I Am Mine".

True

False

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Question 23 of 25

23. What's the nickname of the organ player on "Riot Act"? Hint

Bang

Boom

Big Blue

Bendy

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Question 24 of 25

24. "It's a hopeless situation, but I'm startin' to believe" is a line in which "Riot Act" song? Hint

"Thumbing My Way"

"All or None"

"You Are"

"Can't Keep"

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Question 25 of 25

25. Pearl Jam won a Grammy in 1996 for which song? Hint

"Spin The Black Circle"

"Hail Hail"

"Who You Are"

"Immortality"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Pearl Jam's first show played?

Answer: Off Ramp

Their first show was actually under the name Mookie Blaylock, their favourite basketball player apparently.

2. Who drummed on the original demo tape sent to Eddie Vedder from Stone Gossard?

Answer: Matt Cameron

Matt Cameron officially joined Pearl Jam in 1998 as a replacement for Jack Irons on the "Yield" tour.

3. Dave Krusen was the only drummer on the original release of "Ten".

Answer: True

Dave Abbruzzese appeared on the bonus track "Dirty Frank" on "Ten" which was not on the original release.

4. On "Ten", Mike McCready played ________ guitars.

Answer: Fender

Mike's biggest guitar influence is the legendary blues player Stevie Ray Vaughan.

5. The first single off of "Vs." was

Answer: "Go"

By their second album, Pearl Jam stopped making music videos.

6. The song "Rats" finishes with a line from a famous song by whom?

Answer: Michael Jackson

When "Vs." was released, it set a SoundScan record for first-week sales!

7. Name the two songs on "Merkinball".

Answer: "Long Road and "I Got ID"

Neil Young played on these tracks as the single accompanied his "Mirrorball" album on which PJ played.

8. Who guest drummed on "Stupid Mop" on "Vitalogy"?

Answer: Jack Irons

"Betterman" was recorded for "Vs", but didn't appear until "Vitalogy".

9. Which of these was not in "Temple of the Dog"?

Answer: Dave Krusen

"Temple of the Dog" was a tribute by Chris Cornell to the late Andy Wood and went on to achieve platinum status in the US!

10. What were the three "Vitalogy" singles?

Answer: "Not For You" and "Spin The Black Circle" and "Immortality"

After "Vitalogy" came out, long-time drummer Dave Abbruzzese was unceremoniously sacked by Vedder for creative differences. Vedder's anti-gun stance and Abbruzzese's 'NRA' membership had nothing to do with it...

11. Eddie Vedder uses an alias for his photography work on "No Code"- what is it?

Answer: Jerome Turner

Former 'Chili Pepper' Jack Irons joined the band for their 1996 album "No Code" and also played on the following release, "Yield".

12. The song "Lukin" is named after a member of which band?

Answer: Mudhoney

"Lukin" is the only song from "No Code" to be played on the Touring Band 2000 live DVD.

13. What did Eddie once say "Around The Bend" was when he first wrote it?

Answer: A lullaby

"No Code" contains the only ever lead vocal by another member of the band, with Stone Gossard singing "Mankind".

14. How many songs on "No Code"?

Answer: 13

"No Code" was Pearl Jam's third consecutive US number 1 album!

15. Mike McCready wrote _____ songs on "Yield".

Answer: 3

There's a hidden yield sign in each picture in the booklet for the album!

16. What song from "Yield" did they perform on the David Letterman TV show?

Answer: "Wishlist"

The only TV show the band has performed regularly on over the years has been Letterman!

17. The 'making of' video release for "Yield" was called ______________.

Answer: Single Video Theory

Before the tour for "Yield", Jack Irons announced that he was leaving the band. So long-time friend and former Soundgarden man Matt Cameron filled in.

18. Which "Yield" song sparked an animated video but was not a single?

Answer: "Do The Evolution"

"Low Light" from "Yield" has only been played live once by the band!

19. The release of album number 6, "Binaural", began their biggest tour to date, but where did they finish the US leg?

Answer: Key Arena

The Pearl Jam tenth anniversary show took place in Las Vegas in 2000!

20. Matt Cameron wrote which song on "Binaural"?

Answer: "Evacuation"

The two singles from "Binaural" were "Nothing As It Seems" and "Light Years".

21. In 1999, Pearl Jam's biggest US hit single reached number 2 on the Billboard chart; it was called _______.

Answer: "Last Kiss"

"Last Kiss" is a cover of an old J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers song.

22. On November 12, 2002, Pearl Jam released album 7, "Riot Act". Its first single was "I Am Mine".

Answer: True

"Riot Act" contains the most songs ever on a Pearl Jam record- 15!

23. What's the nickname of the organ player on "Riot Act"?

Answer: Boom

Boom was discovered by Eddie when holidaying in Hawaii!

24. "It's a hopeless situation, but I'm startin' to believe" is a line in which "Riot Act" song?

Answer: "All or None"

"Riot Act" peaked at number 5 on the US album chart, but saw more success in Australia and Canada.

25. Pearl Jam won a Grammy in 1996 for which song?

Answer: "Spin The Black Circle"

Pearl Jam is the greatest band in the world!

Source: Author edved

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