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Punk Rock Trivia Quiz

Get out the glue, and blade your mohawk - here's some punk trivia for you to toss around!

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

Author
Drewski

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
5,680

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2539

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the original drummer for the Sex Pistols? Hint

Paul Cook

Glen Matlock

Steve Jones

Wattie

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Question 2 of 10

2. Penelope Houston was once the vocalist for what group? Hint

Anti-Scrunti Faction

The Plasmatics

The Avengers

45 Grave

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following was never a member of the Dead Boys? Hint

Klaus Fluoride

Jeff Magnum

Cheetah Chrome

Johnny Blitz

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Question 4 of 10

4. Richard Hell and the.... Hint

Voidoids

Meatmen

Voivod

Killtones

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Plasmatics were an extreme shock-metal-punk band, originally out of New York City. What was the name of the tutu-nurse uniform wearing guitarist with the blue mohawk? Hint

Wes Beech

Rob Harris

Drew Gritt

Richie Stotts

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Question 6 of 10

6. There was one female member in the hardcore group Black Flag. What was her name? Hint

Kira Roessler

Tina Frouth

Dinah Cancer

Alexa Ginn

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the song 'Institutionalized' by the band Suicidal Tendencies, Mike Muir wanted this, but his mother wouldn't give it to him. Hint

Some clothing

A Pepsi

An aspirin

Some space

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who released the song 'Oh Bondage, Up Yours!' in 1976-77? Hint

Generation X

The Adverts

X Ray Spex

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was ultra-shock punker GG Allin's brother's name? Hint

Marty

Izzy

Merle

Dick

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Question 10 of 10

10. Name the movie that Dead Boys lead man, Stiv Bators, appeared in. Hint

Clue

Pink Flamingoes

Eraserhead

Polyester

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the original drummer for the Sex Pistols?

Answer: Paul Cook

Glen Matlock was the original bass player, replaced in 1976-77 by Sid Vicious.

2. Penelope Houston was once the vocalist for what group?

Answer: The Avengers

Penelope Houston is currently performing some sort of folk music.

3. Which of the following was never a member of the Dead Boys?

Answer: Klaus Fluoride

The Dead Boys lead singer, Stiv Bators, died of internal bleeding in his sleep in 1990, after being struck by a car.

4. Richard Hell and the....

Answer: Voidoids

Richard Hell and the Voidoids were one of the pioneer punk bands - their premier LP was entitled 'Blank Generation'.

5. The Plasmatics were an extreme shock-metal-punk band, originally out of New York City. What was the name of the tutu-nurse uniform wearing guitarist with the blue mohawk?

Answer: Richie Stotts

Wendy Orleans Williams, lead singer for the Plasmatics, committed suicide.

6. There was one female member in the hardcore group Black Flag. What was her name?

Answer: Kira Roessler

Black Flag probably was the best hardcore punk band of all time. But, of course, that may just be my opinion!

7. In the song 'Institutionalized' by the band Suicidal Tendencies, Mike Muir wanted this, but his mother wouldn't give it to him.

Answer: A Pepsi

Suicidal Tendencies, or Su-Tens, were big amongst gang-bangers in Southern California.

8. Who released the song 'Oh Bondage, Up Yours!' in 1976-77?

Answer: X Ray Spex

X Ray Spex singer Poly Styrene was only 14 when the song was first performed.

9. What was ultra-shock punker GG Allin's brother's name?

Answer: Merle

GG Allin died of a drug overdose some years ago, after his last performance at a place called 'The Gas Station' in New York City.

10. Name the movie that Dead Boys lead man, Stiv Bators, appeared in.

Answer: Polyester

He also appeared in a film called 'Tapeheads'.

Source: Author Drewski

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