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The Misfits Walk Among Us Trivia Quiz

You think you know the Misfits? Let's see just how big a fiend you really are!

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

Author
razorboy

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
149,439

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
9 / 20

Plays
859

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 20

1. Right before forming the Misfits, Glenn Danzig and drummer Manny were in which band together? Hint

Whodat and Boojang

Blue Christmas

Talus

Sardonica

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Question 2 of 20

2. What kind of guitar did Franche Coma use while in the Misfits? Hint

Gibson Les Paul

Ibanez Iceman

Fender Stratocaster

Gibson Explorer

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Question 3 of 20

3. After his departure from the Misfits, guitarist Bobby Steele formed which band? Hint

Mourning Noise

Kryst the Conqueror

Samhain

The Undead

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Question 4 of 20

4. In what year did Glenn write the lyrics for the song 'Bullet'? Hint

1977

1975

1974

1976

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Question 5 of 20

5. Which of the following songs was NOT recorded exclusively by Glenn Danzig while in the Misfits? Hint

Archangel

Spook City USA

Who Killed Marilyn?

Glenn never recorded by himself

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Question 6 of 20

6. Who played guitar on the Canadian dates of the Misfits' 1978 tour? Hint

Bobby Steele

Rick Reiley

Franche Coma

Doyle

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Question 7 of 20

7. Aside from the Misfits, who was the only other band to record on Glenn's record label 'Plan 9 Records'? Hint

The Victims

Mourning Noise

The Undead

Dan Kidney and the Pulsators

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Question 8 of 20

8. What did the Misfits pour on the crowd at their show on December 3rd, 1978? Hint

Kool-Aid

Chocolate Sauce

Puffed Wheat

Watered-down mayonnaise

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Question 9 of 20

9. Who is Jerry and Doyle's brother? Hint

Dez Cadena

Eerie Von

Rocky Ciafa

Chuck Biscuits

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Question 10 of 20

10. According to Bobby Steele, who wanted the Misfits as his backing band? Hint

Johnny Rotten

Henry Rollins

Captain Sensible

Sid Vicious

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Question 11 of 20

11. Which member of the Misfits vomited on John Lennon? Hint

Bobby Steele

Doyle

Franche Coma

Jerry Only

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Question 12 of 20

12. Jerry's bass from 1977 to 1983 was a modified version of what bass? Hint

ESP Viper

Fender Jazz Bass

Rickenbacker 4001

BC Rich Warlock

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Question 13 of 20

13. What band did Glenn Danzig form after the Misfits split up in 1983? Hint

Danzig

Mourning Noise

Glenn Danzig and the Power and Fury Orchestra

Samhain

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Question 14 of 20

14. Who joined Glenn to play bass on the first 4 Danzig albums? Hint

Eerie Von

Robo

Doyle

Dave Vanian

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Question 15 of 20

15. Most of the Misfits and their various employees (Eerie Von, Rocky Ciafa, etc.) attended which high school? Hint

Sinclair Secondary

O'Neil Collegiate

HS 213

Lodi High School

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Question 16 of 20

16. What nickname did the Misfits give to their rehearsal space? Hint

Green Hell

Spook City

The Cave

The Pit

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Question 17 of 20

17. When Bobby Steele failed to show up to rehearsal, who usually filled in for him? Hint

Rocky Ciafa

Glenn Danzig

Doyle

Eerie Von

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Question 18 of 20

18. In which state were the Misfits arrested for attempted grave robbery? Hint

New Mexico

Texas

Louisiana

California

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Question 19 of 20

19. Which song is NOT covered on the Misfits 'Project 1950' album? Hint

Johnny B Goode

Runaway

New Flame

Monster Mash

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Question 20 of 20

20. How much did it used to cost you (in American Currency) to join the Fiend Club if you lived in North America ? Hint

two dollars and fifty cents

five dollars

nothing, it was free

one dollar

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Right before forming the Misfits, Glenn Danzig and drummer Manny were in which band together?

Answer: Whodat and Boojang

Whodat and Boojang were a cover band that the two had formed previous to Glenn meeting (Misfits bassist) Jerry Only.

2. What kind of guitar did Franche Coma use while in the Misfits?

Answer: Gibson Explorer

You can see him holding it in the 'Bullet Tour' promotional poster from 1978.

3. After his departure from the Misfits, guitarist Bobby Steele formed which band?

Answer: The Undead

The Undead was a band quite similar to the Misfits, even going so far as to cover Misfits songs regularly (ie, 'Bullet', 'Astro-Zombies', etc.).

4. In what year did Glenn write the lyrics for the song 'Bullet'?

Answer: 1974

It began as a three-verse poem that he wrote about John F. Kennedy.

5. Which of the following songs was NOT recorded exclusively by Glenn Danzig while in the Misfits?

Answer: Archangel

'Archangel' featured Glenn Danzig on vocals, guitar, and drums, but with Jerry Only on bass.

6. Who played guitar on the Canadian dates of the Misfits' 1978 tour?

Answer: Rick Reiley

Rick Reiley played guitar in the Victims, and was asked by the Misfits to fill in for two shows in Toronto after Franche quit during the tour.

7. Aside from the Misfits, who was the only other band to record on Glenn's record label 'Plan 9 Records'?

Answer: The Victims

They released their self-titled EP in 1978 with Glenn's help.

8. What did the Misfits pour on the crowd at their show on December 3rd, 1978?

Answer: Kool-Aid

It was to mimic the Jonestown massacre that occured that November.

9. Who is Jerry and Doyle's brother?

Answer: Rocky Ciafa

He is the middle Ciafa brother. He worked as a roadie, publicist, and manager for the Misfits.

10. According to Bobby Steele, who wanted the Misfits as his backing band?

Answer: Sid Vicious

He invited Bobby, Jerry, and Joey Image a party at his apartment in hopes to lure the rest of the band away from Glenn.

11. Which member of the Misfits vomited on John Lennon?

Answer: Bobby Steele

It was at Club Mudd in 1979.

12. Jerry's bass from 1977 to 1983 was a modified version of what bass?

Answer: Rickenbacker 4001

He customized it himself at his father's machine shop.

13. What band did Glenn Danzig form after the Misfits split up in 1983?

Answer: Samhain

According to Glenn, Samhain is what the Misfits "should have become". Samhain later evolved into his current band, Danzig.

14. Who joined Glenn to play bass on the first 4 Danzig albums?

Answer: Eerie Von

Eerie Von was the Misfits' photographer and one of their roadies. According to Glenn, "He could play bass better than Jerry could in his wildest dreams."

15. Most of the Misfits and their various employees (Eerie Von, Rocky Ciafa, etc.) attended which high school?

Answer: Lodi High School

Makes sense, considering they were all from Lodi, New Jersey.

16. What nickname did the Misfits give to their rehearsal space?

Answer: The Pit

It was really just Jerry and Doyle's garage.

17. When Bobby Steele failed to show up to rehearsal, who usually filled in for him?

Answer: Doyle

This eventually led to Doyle taking Bobby's place as the Misfits' guitarist.

18. In which state were the Misfits arrested for attempted grave robbery?

Answer: Louisiana

The band claims they were just "hanging out at a cemetery".

19. Which song is NOT covered on the Misfits 'Project 1950' album?

Answer: Johnny B Goode

The Misfits on this album consist of Jerry Only, Dez Cadena, and Marky Ramone.

20. How much did it used to cost you (in American Currency) to join the Fiend Club if you lived in North America ?

Answer: nothing, it was free

It only cost fans anything if they lived overseas.

Source: Author razorboy

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