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RamonesMania Trivia Quiz

Ramones trivia based on their albums, songs, and some history... Gabba Gabba Hey!

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

Author
raskol

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
126,940

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

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Tough

Avg Score
11 / 20

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Question 1 of 20

1. What year saw the release of the Ramones' first album? Hint

1979

1977

1976

1975

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Question 2 of 20

2. Name the song from these lyrics: "You can't lock me in a cage/This ain't the Stoneage/Beter get outta my way/Someone's gonna have to pay" Hint

Apeman Hop

Hair of the Dog

Freak of Nature

Animal Boy

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Question 3 of 20

3. Which famous record producer worked with the Ramones? Hint

Phil Spector

Brian Eno

Todd Rundgren

Simon Fuller

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Question 4 of 20

4. From which part of New York City did the Ramones hail? Hint

Manhattan's Lower East Side

Bronx

Brooklyn

Forest Hills, Queens

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Question 5 of 20

5. How many people witnessed the Ramones' first gig at CBGB's? Hint

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Question 6 of 20

6. Name the song from these lyrics: "The solution to peace isn't clear/the terrorist threat is a modern fear/there are no jobs for the young/they turn to crime turn to drugs." Hint

Planet Earth 1988

Daytime Dilema

Humankind

I Am Not Afraid Of Life

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Question 7 of 20

7. Who replaced Marky Ramone as drummer for the Ramones (on albums) in the mid-80's? Hint

Clem

Tommy

Richie

C.J.

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Question 8 of 20

8. The song 'Rock 'N' Roll High School' was written especially for the film of the same name.

True

False

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Question 9 of 20

9. The Ramones album 'It's Alive' was recorded in London on what day? Hint

Christmas Eve

4th of July

Halloween

New Year's Eve

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Question 10 of 20

10. The Ramones had to pull a song from the American release of 'Leave Home'. Which song was it? Hint

California Sun

You're Gonna Kill That Girl

Carbona Not Glue

Now I Want To Sniff Some Glue

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Question 11 of 20

11. Jean Beauvoir, producer of 'Animal Boy', was in which rock and roll band? Hint

Tragic Mulatto

Plasmatics

Modern Lovers

New York Dolls

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Question 12 of 20

12. Where is Dee Dee Ramone buried? Hint

Forest Hills, Queens

London, England

Heidelberg, Germany

Los Angeles, California

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Question 13 of 20

13. The Ramones' art dircetor, Arturo Vega, had worked with the group since their first album in 1976.

True

False

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Question 14 of 20

14. Name the song from these lyrics: 'I used to be an A student/ I never used to complain/I used to be a truant/ But I'm still the same.' Hint

This Business is Killing Me

Rock 'N' Roll High School

Bad Brain

Now I Wanna Be a Good Boy

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Question 15 of 20

15. Which song by Tom Waits did the Ramones cover? Hint

Scattergun

I Don't Want To Grow Up

In The Neighborhood

Today Your Love, Tomorrow The World

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Question 16 of 20

16. Dee Dee Ramone released a rap single and album under what name? Hint

D.J. Ramone

Dee Dee King

Dougie Colvin

Dee Dee Dragon

17. Name the song from these lyrics: 'See me silently quietly creep/I am too amped up to sleep/ lamp rays shining down/ street lamps make the buzzing sound/ Subway creaking down below/ garbage piled up and ready to go.' Hint

Chasing the Night

All's Quiet On The Eastern Front

In the Park

Worm Man

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Question 18 of 20

18. The Ramones are actually mentioned in the Stephen King book 'Pet Semetery'.

True

False

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Question 19 of 20

19. What does the banner in the eagle's mouth read on the back covers of the 'Rocket To Russia' and 'Leave Home' albums? Hint

Hey Ho, Let's Go

Look Out Below

Gabba Gabba Hey

We Have It All

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Question 20 of 20

20. Which serial killer is mentioned in the Ramones song 'Glad To See You Go'? Hint

Charles Manson

Ted Bundy

David Berkowitz (The Son of Sam)

Gary Gilmore

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year saw the release of the Ramones' first album?

Answer: 1976

The Ramones' first album, 'RAMONES', was released by Sire Records in 1976.

2. Name the song from these lyrics: "You can't lock me in a cage/This ain't the Stoneage/Beter get outta my way/Someone's gonna have to pay"

Answer: Animal Boy

The correct answer is 'Animal Boy', from the album 'Animal Boy'. All of the above songs are on that album.

3. Which famous record producer worked with the Ramones?

Answer: Phil Spector

Phil Spector produced the Ramones' album 'End of the Century' in 1980. Although it contained the popular song 'Rock 'N' Roll High School', the Ramones found the experience less than enjoyable.

4. From which part of New York City did the Ramones hail?

Answer: Forest Hills, Queens

The Ramones came from Forest Hills, Queens.

5. How many people witnessed the Ramones' first gig at CBGB's?

Answer: 5

The Ramones' first gig was seen by 5 people...6 if you count the bartender's dog.

6. Name the song from these lyrics: "The solution to peace isn't clear/the terrorist threat is a modern fear/there are no jobs for the young/they turn to crime turn to drugs."

Answer: Planet Earth 1988

'Planet Earth 1988' is the corect choice. It is on the Ramones' 1984 album 'Too Tough To Die'.

7. Who replaced Marky Ramone as drummer for the Ramones (on albums) in the mid-80's?

Answer: Richie

Although Clem played drums for the band briefly on tour, Ritchie Ramone was their drummer on their records after Marky departed.

8. The song 'Rock 'N' Roll High School' was written especially for the film of the same name.

Answer: True

The Ramones supplied the theme song for the movie before recording it on 'End of the Century'. The title was provided for them by the film's director, Allan Arkush.

9. The Ramones album 'It's Alive' was recorded in London on what day?

Answer: New Year's Eve

The Ramones' double live album 'It's Alive' was recorded at the Rainbow Theater, London, on New Year's Eve 1977.

10. The Ramones had to pull a song from the American release of 'Leave Home'. Which song was it?

Answer: Carbona Not Glue

'Carbona Not Glue' was pulled because Carbona was a real sniffable adhesive product and the company objected to the way the product was portrayed in the song. It was replaced on later pressings by 'Sheena is a Punk Rocker'.

11. Jean Beauvoir, producer of 'Animal Boy', was in which rock and roll band?

Answer: Plasmatics

Jean Beauvoir was in the Plasmatics.

12. Where is Dee Dee Ramone buried?

Answer: Los Angeles, California

Dee Dee, who died of an accidental drug overdose on June 5, 2002, is buried in Loas Angeles, CA.

13. The Ramones' art dircetor, Arturo Vega, had worked with the group since their first album in 1976.

Answer: True

Artist Arturo Vega has indeed been with the Ramones throughout their history, and continues to maintain the Ramones' website. He is considered the fifth Ramone.

14. Name the song from these lyrics: 'I used to be an A student/ I never used to complain/I used to be a truant/ But I'm still the same.'

Answer: Bad Brain

The lyrics are from the song 'Bad Brain' on the 1978 album 'Road To Ruin'.

15. Which song by Tom Waits did the Ramones cover?

Answer: I Don't Want To Grow Up

'I Don't Want To Grow Up' was on Tom Waits' Grammy-winning album 'Bone Machine'(1992); the Ramones covered it on their 1995 album 'Adios Amigos'. Tom Waits has recorded the Ramones song 'The Return Of Jackie And Judy' for the tribute album 'We're a Happy Family' (2003).

16. Dee Dee Ramone released a rap single and album under what name?

Answer: Dee Dee King

It was as Dee Dee King that he released the single 'Funky Man' in 1987 and the album 'Standing in the Spotlight' in 1990.

Answer: All's Quiet On The Eastern Front

These lyrics are from the song 'All's Quiet On The Eastern Front', on the 1981 album 'Pleasant Dreams'.

18. The Ramones are actually mentioned in the Stephen King book 'Pet Semetery'.

Answer: True

Easy question- it's true.

19. What does the banner in the eagle's mouth read on the back covers of the 'Rocket To Russia' and 'Leave Home' albums?

Answer: Look Out Below

The banner reads "Look Out Below" on both the 'Leave Home' album and 'Rocket To Russia'. The Ramones symbol appears on the rocket the Pinhead is riding to Russia on the 'Rocket To Russia' album.

20. Which serial killer is mentioned in the Ramones song 'Glad To See You Go'?

Answer: Charles Manson

In the song, the lyric goes "Gonna take a chance on her/One bullet in the cylinder/ And in a moment of passion/Get the glory like Charles Manson". From the album 'Leave Home'.

Source: Author raskol

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