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Rockin' Weezer Trivia Quiz

This quiz will test your knowledge of the band Weezer.

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

Author
Patm

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
70,051

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1430

Last 3 plays: Guest 108 (7/10), Guest 166 (7/10), Guest 74 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the date of the first Weezer band practice? Hint

All Saint's Day 1991

April Fools Day 1992

Valentine's Day 1992

St. Patrick's Day 1992

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was an original member of Weezer? Hint

Mikey Welsh

Brian Bell

Jason Cropper

Scott Shriner

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Question 3 of 10

3. The 'Buddy Holly' music video, directed by Spike Jonze, contains actual footage from what television show? Hint

'Happy Days'

'The Partridge Family'

'American Bandstand'

'The Brady Bunch'

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the erroneous title given to one of the b-side tracks on the Australian 'Undone' single? Hint

'Sweet Adeline'

'Oh, Clementine'

'My Evaline'

'Dear Madeline'

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Question 5 of 10

5. What movie soundtrack contains the Weezer tune, 'You Gave Your Love to Me Softly'? Hint

'Angus'

'Meet the Deedles'

'Mallrats'

'Kissing a Fool'

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the first released Weezer song without Rivers Cuomo on lead vocals? Hint

'Devotion'

'Brightening Day'

'Waiting on You'

'I Just Threw Out the Love of My Dreams'

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Question 7 of 10

7. What song did Weezer cover for the compilation album, 'Where is My Mind: A Tribute to the Pixies'? Hint

'Where is My Mind'

'Debaser'

'American Girls'

'Velouria'

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following songs did Weezer not make a music video for? Hint

'Pink Triangle'

'Photograph'

'The Good Life'

'El Scorcho'

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Japanese version of the 2001 album, 'Weezer', contained two extra tracks. What two tracks were included on this version of the album? Hint

'Teenage Victory Song' and 'Starlight'

'I Do' and 'The Christmas Song'

'Christmas Celebration' and 'O Lisa'

'Christmas Celebration' and 'I Do'

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Question 10 of 10

10. When bassist Mikey Welsh left the band in 2001, who was his replacement?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the date of the first Weezer band practice?

Answer: Valentine's Day 1992

February 14, 1992 is the date Weezer credits as their starting point.

2. Who was an original member of Weezer?

Answer: Jason Cropper

Jason Cropper was an original guitarist and backup vocalist for Weezer. Jason co-wrote 'My Name is Jonas.' The only studio release that Jason was apart of was 'Jamie', which appeared on versions of the 'Buddy Holly' single and on the 'D.G.C. Rarities' compilation album.

3. The 'Buddy Holly' music video, directed by Spike Jonze, contains actual footage from what television show?

Answer: 'Happy Days'

Al Molinaro is featured in the video, reviving his role of Al from the television show.

4. What was the erroneous title given to one of the b-side tracks on the Australian 'Undone' single?

Answer: 'Sweet Adeline'

'My Evaline' was misnamed 'Sweet Adeline', causing much confusion.

5. What movie soundtrack contains the Weezer tune, 'You Gave Your Love to Me Softly'?

Answer: 'Angus'

Rivers Cuomo originally wrote the song 'Wanda' for the 'Angus' soundtrack, but 'You Gave Your Love to Me Softly' was opted for instead. A newer version of the track appears on some of the 'El Scorcho' singles.

6. What was the first released Weezer song without Rivers Cuomo on lead vocals?

Answer: 'I Just Threw Out the Love of My Dreams'

Rivers wrote this song from the perspective of a female, so he got Rachel Haden of that dog and The Rentals to sing lead vocals on the track. The front man of The Rentals was original Weezer bassist, Matt Sharp. Weezer drummer Patrick Wilson also worked with The Rentals, as did Saturday Night Live cast member Maya Rudolph (backup vocals and keyboards).

7. What song did Weezer cover for the compilation album, 'Where is My Mind: A Tribute to the Pixies'?

Answer: 'Velouria'

The Black Francis classic that Weezer covered was 'Velouria.'

8. Which of the following songs did Weezer not make a music video for?

Answer: 'Pink Triangle'

A radio promo for 'Pink Triangle' was made, but the band never made a single or a video for the track.

9. The Japanese version of the 2001 album, 'Weezer', contained two extra tracks. What two tracks were included on this version of the album?

Answer: 'I Do' and 'The Christmas Song'

The Japanese version of 'The Green Album' (as fans and the band refer to it) included the tracks 'I Do' and 'The Christmas Song.'

10. When bassist Mikey Welsh left the band in 2001, who was his replacement?

Answer: Scott Shriner

Scott Shriner replaced Mikey. Scott had previously done work for Weezer drummer Pat Wilson's band 'The Special Goodness.'

Source: Author Patm

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