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Quiz about The History Of The Red Hot Chili Peppers

The History Of The Red Hot Chili Peppers Quiz

A quiz for all Red Hot Chili Pepper fans. Just fill in the history of the group!

A multiple-choice quiz by dph1619. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
dph1619

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
100,153

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
14 / 20

Plays
3323

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Question 1 of 20

1. Who were the original four band members? Hint

Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Hillel Slovak, Jack Irons

Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Jack Shermon, Cliff Martinez

Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, John Frusciante

Anthoney Kiedis, Flea, Dave Navarro, Arik Marshall

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Question 2 of 20

2. What was the name of their first album, released in 1984?

Answer: (Five Words, first word The)

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Question 3 of 20

3. Who were the band members at the time of their first album's release? Hint

Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Jack Shermon, Cliff Martinez

Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, John Frusciante

Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Hillel Slovak, Jack Irons

Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Dave Navarro, Arik Marshall

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Question 4 of 20

4. What was their second album called, released in 1985?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 5 of 20

5. In 1987, the third album was released; what was it called? Hint

Blood Sugar Sex Magik

Mother's Milk

The Uplift Mofo Party Plan

Freaky Styley

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Question 6 of 20

6. 1988 - A fourth album is released. What was it called? Hint

'Abbey Road LP'

'Abbey Lane LP'

'Abbey Lane EP'

'Abbey Road EP'

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Question 7 of 20

7. In 1988, which band member died from a heroin overdose? Hint

Dave Navarro

John Frusciante

Jack Irons

Hillel Slovak

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Question 8 of 20

8. Who joined the band in 1989? Hint

Arik Marshall

Dave Navarro

Chad Smith, John Frusciante

Jack Shermon, Cliff Martinez

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Question 9 of 20

9. What album was released in 1989?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 10 of 20

10. In 1991 the fifth album was released- what was it called?

Answer: (Four Words- no punctuation)

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Question 11 of 20

11. Who famously produced the 1991 album?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 12 of 20

12. Who left the band in 1992? Hint

Anthoney Kiedis

Hillel Slovak

John Frusciante

Cliff Martinez

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Question 13 of 20

13. Who was the replacement just for the Lollapalooza festival, in 1992? Hint

John Frusciante

Dave Navarro

Arik Marshall

Cliff Martinez

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Question 14 of 20

14. In 1993 they found another replacement- who?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 15 of 20

15. What was the name of the album released in 1995? Hint

Californication

One Hot Minute

By The Way

Out in LA

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Question 16 of 20

16. In 1998, a group member left because of "creative differences"; but who replaced him? Hint

Jack Shermon

Dave Navarro

John Frusciante

Arik Marshall

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Question 17 of 20

17. What album was released in the year 1999? Hint

By The Way

Californication

What Hits?

Mothers Milk

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Question 18 of 20

18. What is the title of the most recently released album (released in 2002)?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 19 of 20

19. Two Red Hot Chilis albums were released in 1992 and 1998 that contained a collection of tracks from a mixture of previous albums. But which albums were they? Hint

'Out in LA' and 'What Hits?!'

'What Hits?!' and 'Under The Covers'

'Under The Covers' and 'Out in LA'

'Freaky Styley' and 'They're Red Hot'

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Question 20 of 20

20. Finally, what was the name of the Red Hot Chili Peppers hit released in 1996 for the "Beavis and Butthead Do America" Soundtrack?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who were the original four band members?

Answer: Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Hillel Slovak, Jack Irons

All four original members were born in 1962.

2. What was the name of their first album, released in 1984?

Answer: The Red Hot Chili Peppers

The album was produced by Andrew Gill.

3. Who were the band members at the time of their first album's release?

Answer: Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Jack Shermon, Cliff Martinez

Before the album's release, Hillel and Jack signed to another band, so they were replaced by Jack Shermon and Cliff Martinez temporarily.

4. What was their second album called, released in 1985?

Answer: Freaky Styley

At this time, Hillel rejoined the band.

5. In 1987, the third album was released; what was it called?

Answer: The Uplift Mofo Party Plan

This album contained a cover of Bob Dylan's 'Subterranean Homesick Blues'.

6. 1988 - A fourth album is released. What was it called?

Answer: 'Abbey Road EP'

The 'Abbey Road EP' contained the track 'Fire', originally written by Jimi Hendrix.

7. In 1988, which band member died from a heroin overdose?

Answer: Hillel Slovak

Jack Irons also decided to leave the band.

8. Who joined the band in 1989?

Answer: Chad Smith, John Frusciante

Chad Smith auditioned with over 30 other drummers for the part.

9. What album was released in 1989?

Answer: Mothers Milk

A limited edition version of this album, called 'Mother's Milk Gold', was also released. It contained a 24-karat gold audiophile (for enhanced listening)!

10. In 1991 the fifth album was released- what was it called?

Answer: Blood Sugar Sex Magik

It contained the famous tracks 'Give it Away' and 'Under the Bridge'.

11. Who famously produced the 1991 album?

Answer: Rick Rubin

Since 1991, Rick Rubin has produced all of the Red Hot Chili Pepper albums.

12. Who left the band in 1992?

Answer: John Frusciante

He left the band due to drug and lifestyle problems.

13. Who was the replacement just for the Lollapalooza festival, in 1992?

Answer: Arik Marshall

During 1992, they did a lot of touring with bands such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

14. In 1993 they found another replacement- who?

Answer: Dave Navarro

Dave Navarro was the guitarist from group 'Jane's Addiction'.

15. What was the name of the album released in 1995?

Answer: One Hot Minute

It contained the hit 'Aeroplane'.

16. In 1998, a group member left because of "creative differences"; but who replaced him?

Answer: John Frusciante

By now John had recovered from his drug problems, and decided to rejoin the group.

17. What album was released in the year 1999?

Answer: Californication

Containing the tracks 'Scar Tissue' and 'Californication'.

18. What is the title of the most recently released album (released in 2002)?

Answer: By The Way

Containing 'By the Way' and 'The Zephyr Song'.

19. Two Red Hot Chilis albums were released in 1992 and 1998 that contained a collection of tracks from a mixture of previous albums. But which albums were they?

Answer: 'What Hits?!' and 'Under The Covers'

'Under the Covers' contained a couple of previously unreleased tracks - 'Dr Funkestein' and 'Tiny Dancer'.

20. Finally, what was the name of the Red Hot Chili Peppers hit released in 1996 for the "Beavis and Butthead Do America" Soundtrack?

Answer: Love Rollercoaster

This track cannot be found on any Red Hot Chili Pepper album!

Source: Author dph1619

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