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The "Grunge" Era Trivia Quiz

This is for all of you who were big 'grunge' fans in the early nineties. If you were there this should be a piece of cake.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sarah606. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Sarah606

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
131,115

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
8079

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (8/10), Guest 23 (7/10), Guest 172 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What city was associated with Grunge? Hint

Seattle

New York City

Los Angeles

San Francisco

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of Nirvana's first full length album? Hint

Nevermind

Nirvana

In Utero

Bleach

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the lead singer for Pearl Jam?

Answer: (First and last or just surname)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What band released the album "Louder Than Love"? Hint

Afghan Whigs

Fluid

Hole

Soundgarden

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Question 5 of 10

5. Before Andrew Wood passed away, what band did he front? Hint

Mudhoney

Pearl Jam

Green River

Mother Love Bone

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Question 6 of 10

6. After Andrew Wood passed away, what was the name of the tribute band that other area musicians formed in his honor? Hint

Bone China

Screaming Trees

Apple

Temple of the Dog

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Question 7 of 10

7. What band was Mark Arm in? Hint

Stone Temple Pilots

The Melvins

Smashing Pumpkins

Mudhoney

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these record labels were associated with Grunge music? Hint

Sub Pop

Rhino

Sony

Arista

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these bands was all female? Hint

Hole

Beat Happening

Tad

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Question 10 of 10

10. Can you finish this band name, Reverend Horton ______? Hint

Hole

Heat

Head

Jackson

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Dec 19 2024 : Guest 174: 8/10
Dec 18 2024 : Guest 23: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What city was associated with Grunge?

Answer: Seattle

Bands like Soundgarden, Nirvana and Pearl Jam were all from the Seattle, Washington area. Grunge is sometimes called 'The Seattle Sound'.

2. What was the name of Nirvana's first full length album?

Answer: Bleach

"Bleach" was released in 1989 on Sub Pop. Sub Pop catalog number #0034.

3. Who was the lead singer for Pearl Jam?

Answer: Eddie Vedder

Eddie Vedder is famous for standing up against Ticket Master. He also appeared in the movie "Singles".

4. What band released the album "Louder Than Love"?

Answer: Soundgarden

"Louder Than Love" was released in 1989. Soundgarden lead singer Chris Cornell has gone on to the band Audioslave.

5. Before Andrew Wood passed away, what band did he front?

Answer: Mother Love Bone

Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam were in Mother Love Bone after Green River broke up, and before Pearl Jam formed.

6. After Andrew Wood passed away, what was the name of the tribute band that other area musicians formed in his honor?

Answer: Temple of the Dog

Temple of the Dog was made up of Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, Eddie Vedder, Chris Cornell and Matt Cameron from Pearl Jam and Soundgarden.

7. What band was Mark Arm in?

Answer: Mudhoney

Mark Arm sang and wrote the lyrics for Mudhoney who were formed in 1988. Mark Arm was in Green River before forming Mudhoney.

8. Which of these record labels were associated with Grunge music?

Answer: Sub Pop

Sub Pop is still alive and kicking. This label gave starts to many of the famous Seattle area bands. You can still find rare 7" on their website.

9. Which of these bands was all female?

Answer: L7

Hole had both male and female members and was fronted by Courtney Love, Kurt Cobain's widow. L7 formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985.

10. Can you finish this band name, Reverend Horton ______?

Answer: Heat

Reverend Horton Heat is a three piece band from East Dallas, Texas.

Source: Author Sarah606

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