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Pearl Jam Stuff Trivia Quiz

Started in the early 1990s, Pearl Jam became one of the most influential and entertaining Rock bands of its time. Still going strong, they continue to produce great music and better shows for their audience!

A multiple-choice quiz by AceVentura03. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
AceVentura03

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
260,297

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the drummer on Pearl Jam's 1991 debut album "Ten"? Hint

Matt Cameron

Dave Krusen

Keith Moon

Matt Evans

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which album has the song "Spin the Black Circle" on it? Hint

Vitalogy

Vs.

Ten

No Code

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Question 3 of 10

3. The album "Ten" was named after NBA player Mookie Blaylock's jersey number?

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which band member did NOT appear in the 1992 movie, "Singles"? Hint

Mike McCready

Jeff Ament

Eddie Vedder

Stone Gossard

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Question 5 of 10

5. Eddie Vedder is a big fan of President George W. Bush?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is the oldest member in the band? Hint

Mike McCready

Eddie Vedder

Matt Cameron

Jeff Ament

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Question 7 of 10

7. What song begins with the lyrics, "On the edge windowsill. Ponders his maker ponders his will?" Hint

Rearview Mirror

Deep

Once

Rats

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Question 8 of 10

8. Pearl Jam was formed in what US city? Hint

Seattle

New York City

Chicago

Los Angeles

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament's previous band before forming Pearl Jam? Hint

Angry Pirates

World Takeover

Black Fire

Mother Love Bone

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the first song Pearl Jam ever played live in concert on October 22, 1990? Hint

Release

Alive

Evenflow

Garden

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the drummer on Pearl Jam's 1991 debut album "Ten"?

Answer: Dave Krusen

Dave Krusen was Pearl Jam's drummer until May of 1991, when he chose to quit the band.

2. Which album has the song "Spin the Black Circle" on it?

Answer: Vitalogy

This song was first performed live on March 6th, 1994 in Denver, Colorado.

3. The album "Ten" was named after NBA player Mookie Blaylock's jersey number?

Answer: True

While recording the album, the band's name was Mookie Blaylock. Record executives were concerned about naming rights so they made the band change the name. After they changed their name to Pearl Jam, they named the album "Ten" which was Blaylock's number.

4. Which band member did NOT appear in the 1992 movie, "Singles"?

Answer: Mike McCready

Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, and Eddie Vedder have small parts as members of Cliff's band, Citizen Dick. Pearl Jam also released two songs on the soundtrack: "Breath" and "State of Love and Trust".

5. Eddie Vedder is a big fan of President George W. Bush?

Answer: False

The song "Bushleaguer" pretty much explains it all.

6. Who is the oldest member in the band?

Answer: Matt Cameron

He was born on November 28, 1962 in San Diego, CA.

7. What song begins with the lyrics, "On the edge windowsill. Ponders his maker ponders his will?"

Answer: Deep

This song is off of their first album, "Ten".

8. Pearl Jam was formed in what US city?

Answer: Seattle

In the early 1990s, Pearl Jam and Nirvana were the two biggest bands to come from Seattle.

9. What was the name of Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament's previous band before forming Pearl Jam?

Answer: Mother Love Bone

The band's singer overdosed on Heroine so they formed Pearl Jam. The rest is history.

10. What was the first song Pearl Jam ever played live in concert on October 22, 1990?

Answer: Release

The show was played in Seattle, Wa at the Off Ramp Cafe.

Source: Author AceVentura03

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