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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.

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

Bossanova

Surfer Rosa

Come on Pilgrim

Doolittle

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Question 2 of 15

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

Wave of Mutilation

Dig for Fire

Here Comes your Man

River Euphrates

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is the name of the drummer? Hint

Dave Grohl

Roger Taylor

Matt Cameron

David Lovering

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Question 4 of 15

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

Doolittle

Bossanova

Surfer Rosa

Come on Pilgrim

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Question 5 of 15

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

George Martin

Gil Norton

Steve Albini

Butch Vig

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Question 6 of 15

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

Mrs. Black Francis

Mrs. Peter Murphy

Mrs. John Murphy

Mrs. Johnathan Williams

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Question 7 of 15

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

In college

Through a friend

At a bar

At work

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Question 8 of 15

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

David Bowie

Frank Black

Foo Fighters

Gavin Rossdale

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who originally recorded "Head On"? Hint

Jesus and Mary Chain

XTC

A Flock of Seagulls

Squeeze

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Question 10 of 15

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

Cracker

The Melvins

Sponge

Mad Season

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which video theme did The Pixies cover? Hint

Narc

Contra

Smash TV

Bad Dudes

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Question 12 of 15

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

La La Love You

There Goes My Gun

Dead

No.13 Baby

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Question 13 of 15

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

Mouths

Ears

Eyes

Noses

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Question 14 of 15

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

Sting

Nirvana

Guns n Roses

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Question 15 of 15

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

Wave of Mutiliation (UK Surf Mix)

Levitate Me

I Bleed

Where is my Mind?

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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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