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What Aussie Band Is That? Trivia Quiz

Australia has produced some brilliant bands who haven't received a lot of international exposure. Here are some questions about some of the greatest. Do yourself a favour and check out these artists on the web, or grab one of their albums. You'll love it

A multiple-choice quiz by mr.blues. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
mr.blues

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
48,582

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
13 / 20

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Question 1 of 20

1. Which Aussie band had the hit 'U.S. Forces'? Hint

INXS

Midnight Oil

Men At Work

The Superjesus

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Question 2 of 20

2. Who recorded the song 'Khe Sanh'? Hint

Daddy Cool

Hunters and Collectors

Cold Chisel

Midnight Oil

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Question 3 of 20

3. 'The rising sun just stole my girl away'. Which band wrote this lyric? Hint

Midnight Oil

The Screaming Jets

Skyhooks

Cold Chisel

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Question 4 of 20

4. 'Living In England'. Who sang this song? Hint

Crowded House

INXS

The Screaming Jets

The Whitlams

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Question 5 of 20

5. 'Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again' A classic song recorded by which band? Hint

Ted Mulry Gang

The Angels

Australian Crawl

Mental As Anything

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Question 6 of 20

6. 'Original Sin' was an early hit for this internationally successful Aussie band. Hint

Midnight Oil

INXS

Crowded House

The Screaming Jets

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Question 7 of 20

7. 'Fall At Your Feet' is a song by which artist? Hint

Crowded House

Skyhooks

Split Enz

The Superjesus

8. Here's a very obscure one. 'And it would be my luck....She only likes me when she gets drunk....Lately she's been thinking....Of giving up drinking.' These are lyrics from 'Unreliable' by which band? Hint

Powderfinger

The Whitlams

Killing Heidi

The Living End

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Question 9 of 20

9. 'Run To Paradise' was a huge hit for which late 80's-early 90's act? Hint

Dragon

Crowded House

Mental As Anything

Choirboys

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Question 10 of 20

10. 'Started out just drinking beer...I didn't know how,why or what I was doing here' are the first lines to which classic 80's song?

Answer: (Think about what happens when you pour your own drinks all night.)

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Question 11 of 20

11. Who sang the song that starts out "Started out just drinking beer..."? Hint

Australian Crawl

Split Enz

Mental As Anything

INXS

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Question 12 of 20

12. 'Sumo' was the title of which Aussie band's debut album? Hint

Powderfinger

The Screaming Jets

The Superjesus

Split Enz

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Question 13 of 20

13. 'You Just Like Me 'Cause I'm Good In Bed' is from which band of the 70's? Hint

Ted Mulry Gang

Daddy Cool

Skyhooks

Cold Chisel

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Question 14 of 20

14. Which band wrote the lyrics 'Travelling in a fried out Kombie'? Hint

The Angels

Australian Crawl

Men At Work

Mental As Anything

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Question 15 of 20

15. The rest will be a little tougher. Which band covered the Johnny Cash classic 'Folsom Prison Blues'? Hint

Midnight Oil

Area 7

Killing Heidi

The Screaming Jets

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Question 16 of 20

16. Which band has an instrumental called 'Weddingcake Island'? Hint

Midnight Oil

Powderfinger

Crowded House

Hunters And Collectors

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Question 17 of 20

17. 'Smut' was a song written by which band? Hint

Skyhooks

The Screaming Jets

GANGgajang

The Living End

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Question 18 of 20

18. 'There comes a time in a young girl's life when she first meets a man...There comes a time in a young girl's life when she becomes a woman' is the opening line to a song by this band. Hint

INXS

Area 7

The Living End

The Angels

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Question 19 of 20

19. What is the name of the song that begins "There comes a time in a young girl's life when she first meets a man..."?

Answer: (WOOF!)

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Question 20 of 20

20. Here is a real toughie. Rob Hirst (the drummer from Midnight Oil) has a side project where he plays guitar and is lead singer. They have released three albums (self-titled, Second Skin and Fibro Moon). What is the name of this band? Hint

Hollow

Ghostwriters

Slack Alice

Monkeyboy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Aussie band had the hit 'U.S. Forces'?

Answer: Midnight Oil

Midnight Oil has been the premier Australian rock band over the past two and a half decades. This track is from the classic album '10..9..8..7..6..5..4..3..2..1'.

2. Who recorded the song 'Khe Sanh'?

Answer: Cold Chisel

With the ballsy vocals of Jimmy Barnes, this band rocked through the 70's and 80's. This is the ultimate Aussie rock anthem.

3. 'The rising sun just stole my girl away'. Which band wrote this lyric?

Answer: Cold Chisel

From the song 'Rising Sun'.

4. 'Living In England'. Who sang this song?

Answer: The Screaming Jets

Recently called it a day. One of the best rock bands of the 90's. This song is from the album 'Tear Of Thought'. A ripper of an album.

5. 'Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again' A classic song recorded by which band?

Answer: The Angels

The Angels have been around for about 25 years. They still rock as hard as ever.

6. 'Original Sin' was an early hit for this internationally successful Aussie band.

Answer: INXS

After the tragic death of Michael Hutchence, INXS have tried to reform a number of times. They have used Terence Trent D'Arby and Jon Stevens as frontmen. However it is not quite the same without Michael.

7. 'Fall At Your Feet' is a song by which artist?

Answer: Crowded House

A very mellow band who churned out some really great songs. Recently split up and went their separate ways, however there are always rumours about a reformation.

Answer: The Whitlams

From the album 'Love This City'. There is some brilliant songwriting on this album. I love those lyrics.

9. 'Run To Paradise' was a huge hit for which late 80's-early 90's act?

Answer: Choirboys

Pretty much their one and only hit, but they are still playing around the pubs and clubs.

10. 'Started out just drinking beer...I didn't know how,why or what I was doing here' are the first lines to which classic 80's song?

Answer: The nips are getting bigger

Hasn't it happened to us all? (I don't know. I can't seem to remember.)

11. Who sang the song that starts out "Started out just drinking beer..."?

Answer: Mental As Anything

The Mentals are still doing the rounds of the pubs and clubs. A fun band to see live.

12. 'Sumo' was the title of which Aussie band's debut album?

Answer: The Superjesus

My favourite band! They are the best live band I have seen. They absolutely go off on stage. Sarah McLeod (the singer) is the sexiest woman I've ever seen perform.

13. 'You Just Like Me 'Cause I'm Good In Bed' is from which band of the 70's?

Answer: Skyhooks

Skyhooks, with their outrageous costumes and make up, were a cool band to see in their heyday. They had some really fun songs.

14. Which band wrote the lyrics 'Travelling in a fried out Kombie'?

Answer: Men At Work

The opening line from the song 'Down Under'. This song was made famous around the world during the 2000 Olympics when all those Aussies won gold. GO YOU LITTLE BEAUTIES!

15. The rest will be a little tougher. Which band covered the Johnny Cash classic 'Folsom Prison Blues'?

Answer: The Screaming Jets

And did a mighty fine job too. It was released on the 'Living In England' E.P? A top little E.P.

16. Which band has an instrumental called 'Weddingcake Island'?

Answer: Midnight Oil

A great little tune. It's a bit of a surfie's anthem. This song is from the 'Bird Noises' E.P. There are some great songs on here. One of their early efforts.

17. 'Smut' was a song written by which band?

Answer: Skyhooks

Exactly what the title says. It's about a man's 'activities' when he visits a dark movie theatre. It's amazing what you can do with a packet of Twisties.

18. 'There comes a time in a young girl's life when she first meets a man...There comes a time in a young girl's life when she becomes a woman' is the opening line to a song by this band.

Answer: The Angels

19. What is the name of the song that begins "There comes a time in a young girl's life when she first meets a man..."?

Answer: The Dogs Are Talking

From the album 'Beyond Salvation'. A very good rock album.

Answer: Ghostwriters

These blokes are absolutely brilliant. If you get a chance to see them at a live venue do it! They normally have a special guest at each gig. Rick Grossman (from Hoodoo Gurus) plays bass with Rob. Very talented boys.

Source: Author mr.blues

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