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Quiz about The Darkness Men What Do Rock Baby

The Darkness - Men What Do Rock, Baby! Quiz

The future of rock or a mish-mash of everything that has gone before? 2003 not only saw one of the hottest years weather-wise in the UK, it also saw the rise of one of the hottest bands in a long time too. Spandex was back!

A multiple-choice quiz by Popsicle01. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Popsicle01

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
153,838

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Brothers Justin and Dan Hawkins come from which Suffolk town? Hint

Ipswich

Stowmarket

Lowestoft

Sudbury

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Question 2 of 10

2. Before forming The Darkness, Justin, Dan, and Frankie were in a progressive rock band called what? Hint

The Brightness

Darkstar

Drinkstone

Empire

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Question 3 of 10

3. Flamboyant lead singer Justin once won a karaoke contest at his aunt's pub performing which classic rock song? Hint

"Stairway To Heaven"

"Let's Get Rocked"

"Black Night"

"Bohemian Rhapsody"

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which instrument does Ed Graham play for the band? Hint

Drums

Lead Guitar

Bass Guitar

Piano

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the title of the first album by The Darkness? Hint

"A Day At The Races"

"Permission To Fly"

"Permission To Land"

"Growing On Me"

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Question 6 of 10

6. "You are drunk and you are surly" is the opening line from which Darkness song? Hint

"Get Your Hands Off My Woman"

"I Believe In A Thing Called Love"

"Growing On Me"

"Givin' Up"

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Radiohead song do The Darkness like to perform at their concerts? Hint

"Anyone Can Play Guitar"

"Street Spirit"

"Creep"

"Pyramid Song"

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Darkness are all keen football fans and even have their own team. 2003 saw them compete for the first time in which football league? Hint

Hawkins Bros Five-A-Side

Heavy Metal Five-A-Side

Music Business Five-A-Side

Must Destroy Five-A-Side

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Question 9 of 10

9. August 2003 saw The Darkness get their very own NASCAR, with the bands "flames" logo painted on the side. What number did this car have? Hint

1000

109

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did The Darkness support at Knebworth in August 2003? Hint

Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Robbie Williams

Sting

The Strokes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Brothers Justin and Dan Hawkins come from which Suffolk town?

Answer: Lowestoft

Justin earned himself the nickname "Y-Fronts" at school, for his habit of wearing his underpants over his trousers!

2. Before forming The Darkness, Justin, Dan, and Frankie were in a progressive rock band called what?

Answer: Empire

Prior to Empire, Dan Hawkins and Frankie Poulain played in a covers band with Dan on lead vocal duties.

3. Flamboyant lead singer Justin once won a karaoke contest at his aunt's pub performing which classic rock song?

Answer: "Bohemian Rhapsody"

It had to be Queen really! Although listeners can spot the influence of bands such as Deep Purple, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Aerosmith, and Boston (to name just a few), it is Freddie Mercury and Queen who fans think they most resemble.

4. Which instrument does Ed Graham play for the band?

Answer: Drums

As well as Ed on drums, the band also has Justin on vocals, guitar, piano and synthesizer, brother Dan on guitar, and Frankie Poulain on bass.
Frankie was sacked from the band in 2005, and was replaced by their former guitar technician Richie Edwards.

5. What was the title of the first album by The Darkness?

Answer: "Permission To Land"

Released in July 2003 to huge acclaim in the UK, the album, boosted by the success of the single "Growing On Me", soon topped the charts. Some reviewers assumed that the band were being ironic, and were not being serious, but, in interviews, Justin claims that they are "A real Saturday night band" and are trying to put the fun back into rock music.

6. "You are drunk and you are surly" is the opening line from which Darkness song?

Answer: "Get Your Hands Off My Woman"

Great title and a great live favorite.

7. Which Radiohead song do The Darkness like to perform at their concerts?

Answer: "Street Spirit"

Not an obvious choice of a band to cover perhaps, but again "Street Spirit" has proved to be a big concert favorite.

8. The Darkness are all keen football fans and even have their own team. 2003 saw them compete for the first time in which football league?

Answer: Music Business Five-A-Side

The Darkness team had a very successful first season, with Justin Hawkins proving a reliable goal scorer! They competed against other music business teams such as Sony Records and Carlin Music.

9. August 2003 saw The Darkness get their very own NASCAR, with the bands "flames" logo painted on the side. What number did this car have?

Answer: 69

The car was driven by German Roland Rehfeld in the "Days of Thunder" series.

10. Who did The Darkness support at Knebworth in August 2003?

Answer: Robbie Williams

The Darkness went down a storm, the crowds singing along to their catchy rock/pop songs. The Darkness released a Christmas single in December 2003 ("Don't Let The Bells End"), and plan to "Conquer America" and the rest of the world! In the words of Justin Hawkins: "Gimme a D! Gimme a...Arkness!" Further information and news on The Darkness can be found on the website www.thedarknessrock.com

Source: Author Popsicle01

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