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Quiz about The Pixies Quiz
Quiz about The Pixies Quiz

The Pixies Quiz


Basic general info on the Pixies- hardcore fans shouldn't have trouble at all.

A multiple-choice quiz by Alexx_Pixies. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Alexx_Pixies
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
123,083
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
1501
Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (12/15), Guest 90 (9/15), Guest 49 (7/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. What was the name of the first EP that they released? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. In which song's video are all the members of the group riding motorcycles? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. What is the name of the drummer? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Which album was their first major label release? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. What producer gained success in producing "Surfer Rosa"? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Kim Deal was known by what name when she joined the group? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Black Francis and Joey Santiago were the founders of the Pixies. How did they meet? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. What artist covered the Pixies' "Cactus" in their album in 2002? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Who originally recorded "Head On"? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Which band did David Lovering join after the Pixies broke up? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Which video theme did The Pixies cover? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. In which song on "Doolittle" were all the Pixies involved vocally? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. What human body part was seen frequently on their "Trompe Le Monde" album booklet? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. For whom did The Pixies open in the 1992 European part of their huge world tour? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. What song appeared in the movie "Fight Club"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the name of the first EP that they released?

Answer: Come on Pilgrim

This gained a lot of rave reviews, as it was fresh compared to the music that was popular at the time.
2. In which song's video are all the members of the group riding motorcycles?

Answer: Dig for Fire

In the start of the video they dress in jumpsuits and ride to a stadium in which they are going to perform.
3. What is the name of the drummer?

Answer: David Lovering

David was brought in by Kim Deal; he later joined the band Cracker after the Pixies dissolved.
4. Which album was their first major label release?

Answer: Doolittle

The "Doolittle" album is considered groundbreaking for alternative music. It influenced many other 90s alternative bands such as Nirvana.
5. What producer gained success in producing "Surfer Rosa"?

Answer: Steve Albini

Steve Albini gained popularity and credibility in producing "Surfer Rosa". He also produced Nirvana's "In Utero".
6. Kim Deal was known by what name when she joined the group?

Answer: Mrs. John Murphy

This name didn't last long. Soon afterward she divorced her husband, leading her to change her name to Kim Deal.
7. Black Francis and Joey Santiago were the founders of the Pixies. How did they meet?

Answer: In college

They were roomates in college.
8. What artist covered the Pixies' "Cactus" in their album in 2002?

Answer: David Bowie

"Heathen" was released in 2002 by David Bowie.
9. Who originally recorded "Head On"?

Answer: Jesus and Mary Chain

"Head On" by The Pixies was on the 1991 release "Trompe Le Monde".
10. Which band did David Lovering join after the Pixies broke up?

Answer: Cracker

Cracker had a few hits in the mid 90's, including "Low" and "I Hate My Generation."
11. Which video theme did The Pixies cover?

Answer: Narc

You can find this song on the "B-Sides" album.
12. In which song on "Doolittle" were all the Pixies involved vocally?

Answer: La La Love You

David Lovering was lead vocal, and Kim Deal, Black Francis, and Joey Santiago were backup vocals.
13. What human body part was seen frequently on their "Trompe Le Monde" album booklet?

Answer: Eyes

Eyes were all over the album and inside the booklet that came with the CD.
14. For whom did The Pixies open in the 1992 European part of their huge world tour?

Answer: U2

They opened for U2 in their Zoo Tour. There was friction between Black Francis and Kim Deal that was escalating because Black Francis did not want Deal to sing at all.
15. What song appeared in the movie "Fight Club"?

Answer: Where is my Mind?

"Wave of Mutiliation" appeared on "Pump Up the Volume"; the rest were not in any movies.
Source: Author Alexx_Pixies

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