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Quiz about Rockers in College
Quiz about Rockers in College

Rockers in College Trivia Quiz


Many musicians picked up books before they picked up instruments. See if you can match the artists to their respective places of study, and vice versa.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
neon000
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
246,386
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
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372
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. This Brooklyn-born singer known for his complex lyrics formed a group named after characters in a fetish novel. Before that, he attended Syracuse University. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This alternative quartet got together at the University of Massachusetts. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Talking Heads met at this New England college, known for its thriving art and music scene in the 1970s. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This articulate singer, active in several groups, went to the prestigious private New York University (NYU) but dropped out. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The members of this 'Britpop' band met while students at the Goldsmiths College. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This eccentric singer studied Fine Art and English at the University of Exeter. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This gentleman went to Southend Art College and later became vocalist for a highly influential eletronic group. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This singer went to Jamestown Community College in New York, and later formed a band that became platinum sellers in the 1980s and 1990s. She left the group and embarked on a successful solo career. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This gender-bending performer was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, but her family moved to New York. She attended Syracuse University and became a prominent artist on the soul and dance music scenes. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This political punk rocker has an impressive academic pedigree, with Bachelor's degrees in anthropology and geology from UCLA, a Master's in geology from the same school and a PhD in evolutionary paleontology from Cornell University. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This Brooklyn-born singer known for his complex lyrics formed a group named after characters in a fetish novel. Before that, he attended Syracuse University.

Answer: Lou Reed

Reed would become the lead singer and songwriter for the Velvet Underground.
2. This alternative quartet got together at the University of Massachusetts.

Answer: The Pixies

They would go on to record landmark albums such as "Surfer Rosa" and "Doolittle," and recently staged a popular reunion tour.
3. The Talking Heads met at this New England college, known for its thriving art and music scene in the 1970s.

Answer: Rhode Island School of Design

The group made a splash with their quirky and experimental videos and concerts.
4. This articulate singer, active in several groups, went to the prestigious private New York University (NYU) but dropped out.

Answer: Stephin Merritt

He is the writer and singer for the Magnetic Fields, the Gothic Archies and the 6ths, among others. One release is "Showtunes," a collection of tracks he's done for avant-garde musical productions.
5. The members of this 'Britpop' band met while students at the Goldsmiths College.

Answer: Blur

The group would go on to see major success in England and a sizable cult following in the U.S.
6. This eccentric singer studied Fine Art and English at the University of Exeter.

Answer: Thom Yorke

Thom is the lead vocalist of Radiohead, and has released his first solo CD.
7. This gentleman went to Southend Art College and later became vocalist for a highly influential eletronic group.

Answer: David Gahan

David is still with Depeche Mode and has also recorded solo material. Depeche Mode continue to record and tour after more than 25 years as a group.
8. This singer went to Jamestown Community College in New York, and later formed a band that became platinum sellers in the 1980s and 1990s. She left the group and embarked on a successful solo career.

Answer: Natalie Merchant

Natalie's band, the 10,000 Maniacs, had a string of successful albums and singles during their tenure together. She was replaced as singer and went on to record a number of solo releases.
9. This gender-bending performer was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, but her family moved to New York. She attended Syracuse University and became a prominent artist on the soul and dance music scenes.

Answer: Grace Jones

Jones, who rose through the club scene and became an icon to the gay community, recorded 'Slave to the Rhythm,' 'Pull Up to the Bumper,' 'I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)' and many other hits. She was a theater major in school.
10. This political punk rocker has an impressive academic pedigree, with Bachelor's degrees in anthropology and geology from UCLA, a Master's in geology from the same school and a PhD in evolutionary paleontology from Cornell University.

Answer: Greg Graffin

The lead singer of Bad Religion is also a professor.
Source: Author neon000

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