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The Bands of 90's Britpop Era Trivia Quiz

Ten questions about some of the key UK bands that enjoyed success during the mid-nineties Britpop Era.

A multiple-choice quiz by thekaiserchief. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
thekaiserchief

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
248,331

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1476

Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (8/10), Guest 82 (3/10), Guest 90 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Britpop band featured the former girlfriend of Brett Anderson? Hint

Echobelly

Elastica

Sleeper

Pulp

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Britpop band introduced us to Danny, Gaz and Mick? Hint

Ash

Supergrass

Dodgy

Blur

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Britpop band gave us the songs 'Speakeasy', 'Getting Better' and 'Chasing Rainbows'?
Hint

Cast

Blur

Shed Seven

Ocean Colour Scene

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Britpop band were often known as The Pretty Boys of Britpop? Hint

Gene

Oasis

Menswe@r

Cast

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Britpop band featured Louise Wener, who went on to become a novelist after the band split? Hint

Ash

Echobelly

Sleeper

Elastica

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Britpop band were originally named Seymour? Hint

Cast

Pulp

Blur

Suede

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Britpop band gave us the albums 'Homegrown' and 'Free Peace Sweet'? Hint

Suede

Cast

Dodgy

Gene

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Britpop band has a number of former members including Alan White and Paul McGuigan? Hint

Pulp

Oasis

Suede

Echobelly

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Britpop band's contribution to the 'Trainspotting' Film Soundtrack was a track called 'Mile End'? Hint

Elastica

Blur

Pulp

Sleeper

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Britpop band featured the former bassist of The La's as their vocalist and guitarist? Hint

Supergrass

Gene

Cast

Menswe@r

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Britpop band featured the former girlfriend of Brett Anderson?

Answer: Elastica

Justine Frischmann was in a relationship with Brett Anderson, before more famously dating Damon Albarn.

2. Which Britpop band introduced us to Danny, Gaz and Mick?

Answer: Supergrass

Supergrass burst onto the scene in 1994 and released 'Road to Rouen' in 2005.

3. Which Britpop band gave us the songs 'Speakeasy', 'Getting Better' and 'Chasing Rainbows'?

Answer: Shed Seven

Sadly, Shed Seven split in December 2003 after a farewell tour, finishing in their home town of York.

4. Which Britpop band were often known as The Pretty Boys of Britpop?

Answer: Menswe@r

Menswe@r had a short-lived career, and their popularity died out when Britpop faded.

5. Which Britpop band featured Louise Wener, who went on to become a novelist after the band split?

Answer: Sleeper

Louise Wener has penned novels including 'Goodnight Steve McQueen', 'The Big Blind' (retitled 'The Perfect Play') and 'The Half Life of Stars'.
Sleeper's biggest hits were Sale of 'The Century', 'What Do I Do Now?' and 'Nice Guy Eddie'

6. Which Britpop band were originally named Seymour?

Answer: Blur

Blur's 1993 single 'Sunday Sunday' is credited to both Blur and Seymour on the CD single.

7. Which Britpop band gave us the albums 'Homegrown' and 'Free Peace Sweet'?

Answer: Dodgy

Dodgy was comprised of Nigel Clark, Mathew Priest and Andy Miller. Clark left the band in 1998, and the band officially split up, only to reform briefly in 2001 as a five-piece (Priest and Miller joined by David Bassey, Chris Hallam, and Nick Abnett).

8. Which Britpop band has a number of former members including Alan White and Paul McGuigan?

Answer: Oasis

Other former Oasis members include Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs and Tony McCarroll; in fact the only remaining original members are, of course, the Gallagher brothers.

9. Which Britpop band's contribution to the 'Trainspotting' Film Soundtrack was a track called 'Mile End'?

Answer: Pulp

Pulp have been releasing singles and albums since 1983, but only became well known in the 90's, which is when they released their albums 'His n Hers' and 'Different Class'.

10. Which Britpop band featured the former bassist of The La's as their vocalist and guitarist?

Answer: Cast

Cast were another band that started to fade away with the decline of Britpop, although they did release two more studio albums after Britpopmania had died - 'Magic Hour' in 1999 and 'Beetroot' in 2001.

Source: Author thekaiserchief

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