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Quiz about Punk Rock
Quiz about Punk Rock

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.
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Author
Drewski
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
5,680
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
2537
Last 3 plays: watts249 (8/10), Guest 117 (3/10), Guest 137 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who was the original drummer for the Sex Pistols? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Penelope Houston was once the vocalist for what group? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following was never a member of the Dead Boys? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Richard Hell and the.... Hint


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


Question 6 of 10
6. There was one female member in the hardcore group Black Flag. What was her name? Hint


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


Question 8 of 10
8. Who released the song 'Oh Bondage, Up Yours!' in 1976-77? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was ultra-shock punker GG Allin's brother's name? Hint


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



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Oct 01 2024 : watts249: 8/10
Sep 19 2024 : Guest 117: 3/10
Sep 12 2024 : Guest 137: 5/10

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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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