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Random Band Knowlege Part 2 Trivia Quiz

Here is another quiz about ten great bands and artists. I highly recommend each and every one. This quiz might be slightly harder than the first one.

A multiple-choice quiz by cityrocker. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
cityrocker

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
151,610

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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885

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these guitarists has worked with both The Germs and Nirvana? Hint

Mick Jones

Pat Smear

Mick Ronson

Johnny Ramone

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which musician, originally from The Velvet Underground, was given shock therapy as a teenager? Hint

Jayne County

Patti Smith

Lou Reed

Iggy Pop

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these melancholy singers performed "Boys Don't Cry?" Hint

Robert Smith

Kurt Cobain

Morrissey

Nick Drake

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who wrote nearly all of the music for The Who? Hint

Roger Daltrey

Pete Townshend

Keith Moon

John Entwistle

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Question 5 of 10

5. What popular band wrote, "God Only Knows" ? Hint

The Byrds

The Beatles

The Doors

The Beach Boys

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these bands has Neil Young NOT played guitar for? Hint

Buffalo Springfield

Jefferson Airplane

Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young

Crazy Horse

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these bands did Axl Rose sing for? Hint

Guns N' Roses

Black Sabbath

Def Leppard

Iron Maiden

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Question 8 of 10

8. What band sang the songs "Come Dancing," "Lola," and "You Really Got Me?" Hint

The Animals

The Kinks

The Crystals

The Who

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Question 9 of 10

9. What troubled guitarist disappeared in 1995? Hint

Bernard Sumner from New Order

Bernard Butler from Suede

Richey James Edwards from The Manic Street Preachers

Johnny Marr from The Smiths

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Question 10 of 10

10. What original member of the Rolling Stones drowned in a swimming pool? Hint

Charlie Watts

Keith Richards

Bill Wyman

Brian Jones

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these guitarists has worked with both The Germs and Nirvana?

Answer: Pat Smear

Pat Smear is a talented guitarist. He has also worked with Nina Hagen and The Foo Fighters. A strange fact is that both Darby Crash, the singer for The Germs, and Kurt Cobain, the singer for Nirvana, committed suicide.

2. Which musician, originally from The Velvet Underground, was given shock therapy as a teenager?

Answer: Lou Reed

Lou Reed was given shock therapy for moody and 'homosexual' behavior. He went on to write such songs as "Heroin" and "Sweet Jane," with The Velvet Underground, and "Take a Walk on the Wild Side" as a solo artist.

3. Which of these melancholy singers performed "Boys Don't Cry?"

Answer: Robert Smith

Robert Smith of The Cure sang "Boys Don't Cry." Morrissey and Robert Smith have been equally abusive toward each other in interviews.

4. Who wrote nearly all of the music for The Who?

Answer: Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend, a skinny teenager with a big nose and an inferiority complex when he started his career in the early 60's, became known as one of the founding fathers of rock, and as the godfather of punk.

5. What popular band wrote, "God Only Knows" ?

Answer: The Beach Boys

"God Only Knows" is only one of the many great Beach Boys songs. The Beach Boys were one of the most famous surf music bands, singing such hits as, "Surfin' USA" and "Good Vibrations."

6. Which of these bands has Neil Young NOT played guitar for?

Answer: Jefferson Airplane

Neil Young is a versatile musician, known for his unusually high and squeaky singing voice and impressive guitar skills.

7. Which of these bands did Axl Rose sing for?

Answer: Guns N' Roses

Axl Rose was a turbulent figure, accused by many of being racist and sexist, which his lyrics certainly seem to indicate. He did however sing some amazing vocals on hits like "Welcome to the Jungle," "Paradise City," and "Sweet Child O' Mine".

8. What band sang the songs "Come Dancing," "Lola," and "You Really Got Me?"

Answer: The Kinks

The Kinks were headed by Ray Davies and his brother Dave, and was a band well respected by mods, British youths who rode scooters and took amphetamines. They later became known as one of the great rock bands of the 1960s and 70s.

9. What troubled guitarist disappeared in 1995?

Answer: Richey James Edwards from The Manic Street Preachers

Richey James still has a cult following, partially due to his depressive lyrics, especially on the album "The Holy Bible," and history of anorexia, alcoholism, and self-mutilation.

10. What original member of the Rolling Stones drowned in a swimming pool?

Answer: Brian Jones

Some people believe that Brian Jones was murdered, and others think drugs were a factor in his drowning. He had been fired from The Rolling Stones for his drug abuse and egotistical behavior before his death.

Source: Author cityrocker

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