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Primus! Trivia Quiz

An easy quiz for any Primus fan.

A multiple-choice quiz by ElvishLord. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
ElvishLord

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
380,850

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
158

Last 3 plays: Guest 169 (10/10), Guest 136 (9/10), Guest 98 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Finish the title of this very popular Primus song "My Name is _________________. Hint

Jerry

Mr. Tibbs

Stan

Mud

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Question 2 of 10

2. Primus has had several drummers throughout its history. Which of the following was NOT one of Primus's drummers? Hint

Tim Alexander

"Brain" Mantia

Jay Lane

Matt Cameron

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who plays bass guitar for Primus? Hint

Les Claypool

Tim Alexander

Larry LaLonde

Jay Lane

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Question 4 of 10

4. This 1995 Primus album featured their Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance "Wynona's Big Brown Beaver." Hint

Pork Soda

Sailing the Seas of Cheese

The Brown Album

Tales From the Punchbowl

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Question 5 of 10

5. Primus's drummer, Tim Alexander has a nickname that is revealed in the introduction to the song "Jellikit." What is his nickname? Hint

Timmy

Herb

Alex

Thrash

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Fizzle Fry" was Primus's first studio album.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Complete the following Primus lyrics: "I've been to hell. I spell it...I spell it ____. "(Three letters) Hint

DMC

MDC

MCD

DMV

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who plays electric guitar for Primus? Hint

Larry LaLonde

John Frusciante

Dave Navarro

Dave Matthews

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Question 9 of 10

9. Primus has recorded most of its albums as a three-man band.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. The subject matter of this song from the "Brown Album" (1997) had to do with boxing in 19th century America. What was the title of the song? Hint

Fisticuffs

Fist to Mouth

Boxing Gloves

Swing

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Finish the title of this very popular Primus song "My Name is _________________.

Answer: Mud

"My Name is Mud" appears on the 1993 Gold Album "Pork Soda," and it is one of the most popular Primus songs. The phrase indicates a lack of intelligence and a generally unsuccessful life experience. This is the song that Primus played during the new Woodstock concert in 1994 and the crowd in the mosh pit threw mud at him. His classic response was to make fun of the audience!

2. Primus has had several drummers throughout its history. Which of the following was NOT one of Primus's drummers?

Answer: Matt Cameron

Primus is known for its complicated rhythm patterns and excellent drum work. Although Matt Cameron never played for Primus, the drummer for Soundgarden and Pearl Jam would be an excellent addition to the band!

3. Who plays bass guitar for Primus?

Answer: Les Claypool

The band's founder, Les Claypool, was born on September 29, 1963. He plays bass guitar and sings all vocals for Primus. Les Claypool cites Geddy Lee from the band "Rush" as one of his main influences growing up.

4. This 1995 Primus album featured their Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance "Wynona's Big Brown Beaver."

Answer: Tales From the Punchbowl

The song "Wynona's Big Brown Beaver" was the most popular track from Primus's fourth album "Tales from the Punchbowl." It lost to Pearl Jam's "Spin the Black Circle" at the 1996 Grammy Awards.The song was involved in some controversy due to actress Winona Ryder, an alternative music enthusiast, thinking that the song was about her. Claypool insists that it was not.

5. Primus's drummer, Tim Alexander has a nickname that is revealed in the introduction to the song "Jellikit." What is his nickname?

Answer: Herb

Tim earned his nickname "Herb" because he always seemed to be taking herbal supplements. In July of 2014, Tim suffered a heart attack and had to undergo open heart surgery. He has made a full recovery.

6. "Fizzle Fry" was Primus's first studio album.

Answer: True

Released in 1990, "Fizzle Fry" was Primus's first studio album. The band's first album, "Suck On This" was a live album released in 1989.

7. Complete the following Primus lyrics: "I've been to hell. I spell it...I spell it ____. "(Three letters)

Answer: DMV

"DMV" is about a trip to the department of motor vehicles and appears on the album "Pork Soda." It was also featured in the 1993 Lollapalooza Festival, and appears on "Animals Should Not Try To Act Like People" and "They Can't All Be Zingers" albums.

8. Who plays electric guitar for Primus?

Answer: Larry LaLonde

Guitarist, Larry LaLonde plays electric guitar on all Primus albums. Born in California in 1968, Larry or "Ler," has played on all Primus recordings and has also appeared on several Tom Waits' albums.

9. Primus has recorded most of its albums as a three-man band.

Answer: True

With the exception of a brief period of time when Les Claypool could not find a drummer and was forced to use a drum machine (they were known as "Primate" then), Primus has always been regarded as a three-man ensemble.

10. The subject matter of this song from the "Brown Album" (1997) had to do with boxing in 19th century America. What was the title of the song?

Answer: Fisticuffs

"Brown Album" was released in 1997 and included "Brain" Mantia as the bands new drummer. The top-selling single from the album was "Shake Hands with Beef."

Source: Author ElvishLord

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