Picture This: Debut Albums Trivia Quiz

Answer: Violent Femmes

Violent Femmes were formed by a trio of young men from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They broke out when they were playing for handouts on a sidewalk when Jimmy Honeyman-Scott, the guitarist for the Pretenders, walked by. The Pretenders were playing that night, and the well-known band invited the Femmes to play at the end of the set. Sadly, Honeyman-Scott died within a year of a cocaine overdose, at the age of 25.

This image is of violent cats.

Answer: U2

The band U2 is one of the most successful bands in modern music history. Many of the songs on "Boy" related to the theme of coming of age. The band was formed when most of the members were in their early teens and used the name "Feedback" before switching to "U2."

This image is of Joshua Tree national park, which was the setting for a later album cover by U2.

Answer: Joan Jett

Joan Jett was born Joan Marie Larkin in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, a neighborhood on the historic Philadelphia Main Line. She picked up a guitar at 14, and, after her family relocated to southern California, joined the Runaways. "Bad Reputation" was her first solo album. Music critic Steve Huey from "AllMusic" reviewed her album favorably, saying it had elements of 1950s classics, the Ramones, and everything in between.

Joan Jett played with the Blackhearts.

Answer: The Ramones - "Ramones"

When one of the young bandmates took on the name Dee Dee Ramone in an homage to a pseudonym Paul McCartney had used, the other bandmates decided to take on the same name. In addition to Dee Dee, the band consisted of, at various times, Johnny Ramone, Joey Ramone, and Tommy Ramone, among other Ramones. Their later albums brought them greater success.

This statue is of Johnny Ramone. All the members of the band sported the same haircut.
Neither Slayer nor Beastie Bots debut albums were self-titled. The Black Sabbath debut album was called "Attention! - Black Sabbath Volume One".

Answer: Please Please Me

The single "Please Please Me" was such a hit that the Beatles's producer hurried them to create an album as soon as possible. The result was the album of the same name that was created in under a day, as the musicians simply played through the repertoire they'd been using for live shows. They added a cover of "Twist and Shout" on the end.

This image was titled "Please?" by the photographer, who said the cat was asking for a snack at the time.

Answer: UB40

UB40's "Signing Off" was a big hit in England when it was released, with its political commentary mixed with a Caribbean-reggae sound. Without a studio, they recorded their songs over the course of a few days, primary in one of their rented rooms. The album was well-received with listeners as well as critics, who lauded the band for its originality.

A few years after "Signing Off," UB40 released a hit single titled "Red, Red Wine."

Answer: Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen's first album had slow sales but was appealing to critics, who complimented his earnest, lyrics-based songs. Several of the musicians on this album would join Springsteen's E Street Band, including Clarence Clemons on saxophone, Vini Lopez on drums, and David Sancious on piano.

This image is of a natural SPRING in Austin, Texas.

Answer: The Police

The Police were formed when American drummer Stewart Copeland and Northumberland native Sting met each other while they were both in other bands performing in London. Before long, they connected to create their own band, and, after a few other attempts, were joined by Andy Summers who helped propel the band to popularity.

The wasp in this image has a powerful STINGer. Sting got his nickname from wearing a yellow and black sweater.

Answer: Norah Jones

Norah Jones showed her talent from an early age, performing in school musicals and participating in choir. She has indicated that she didn't see her famous father very often after her parents separated when she was seven years old. She studied jazz in college before moving to New York where she began singing professionally. In 2003, Jones won five Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist and Album of the Year.

The yellow rose in this image symbolizes Texas, where Norah Jones lived with her mother as a girl.

Answer: Jimi Hendrix Experience

The American part of the American-British band the "Jimi Hendrix Experience" was Seattle native Jimi Hendrix and bassist Billy Cox from West Virginia. The British part consisted of bassist Noel Redding from Kent and Mitch Mitchell from Middlesex. The band put out two more albums before Hendrix passed away in 1970.

These purple flowers reflect one of the other tracks on the album, "Purple Haze," as well as signify Jimi's signature color.