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Wilco Trivia Quiz

From Alt-County to Kraut Rock, test your knowledge of one of America's emerging bands. Looks like this is the first Wilco quiz (of hopefully many), so it'll be an easy one. Roger, Wilco, Over and Out...

A multiple-choice quiz by themats. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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themats

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3 mins

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Quiz #
210,326

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Prior to forming Wilco, lead singer Jeff Tweedy captured critical acclaim and the admiration of fans while performing in what Belleville, Illinois band? Hint

Uncle Tupelo

The Jayhawks

Son Volt

The Bottle Rockets

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who has never been a member of Wilco? Hint

Ken Coomer

Jay Bennett

Jay Farrar

Glenn Kotche

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Question 3 of 10

3. 1995 saw the release of Wilco's debut album that featured the crowd favorite, "Passenger Side." Name their first album. Hint

A.M.

Wilco

Being There

We Are Not Son Volt

4. This double album was released in 1996 and moved Wilco away from their Alt-Country roots. The album features college radio standards, "Outtasite (Outta Mind) and "Red-Eyed and Blue/I Got You." Can you name the album? Hint

Summerteeth

Being There

Wilco II

Wilco Rocks

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Question 5 of 10

5. Wilco, along with Billy Bragg, set to music the lyrics of this American poet/songwriter. The albums were released as "Mermaid Avenue" and "Mermaid Avenue, Vol 2." A movie was made of this collaboration entitled "Man In The Sand." Who is the songwriter? Hint

Pete Seegar

Bob Dylan

Woody Guthrie

Allen Ginsberg

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Question 6 of 10

6. Wilco calls which city home? Hint

Madison

Los Angeles

Chicago

New York

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Question 7 of 10

7. This film chronicles the making of Wilco's 2002 release, "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot." The film shows the departure of long-time member, Jay Bennett, and documents the problems Wilco was having with their record label which were eventually resolved with Wilco buying back the finished tapes for $50,000. What is the name of the film?

Hint

I Am Trying To Break Your Heart

Roger Wilco

Wilco: The Movie

Misunderstood

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Question 8 of 10

8. 2004 saw the release of "A Ghost Is Born." Leroy Bach left the band shortly after the album was recorded and he was replaced by these two competent musicians. Hint

Nels Cline and Pat Sansone

Ryan Adams and Bryan Adams

Jay Bennett and Jay Farrar

Glenn Kotche and Ken Coomer

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Question 9 of 10

9. Wilco won the 2005 Grammy for "Best Alternative Music Album."

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. This song can be found on the 2004 soundtrack to "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie." Hint

Just A Kid

Wilco SpongeBob

Mr. Pants

A Ghost Is Born

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Prior to forming Wilco, lead singer Jeff Tweedy captured critical acclaim and the admiration of fans while performing in what Belleville, Illinois band?

Answer: Uncle Tupelo

Uncle Tupelo formed in 1987 and disbanded in 1984. They released four studio albums during this period and the 2002 "88/93: An Anthology" is an impressive retrospective.

2. Who has never been a member of Wilco?

Answer: Jay Farrar

Jay, along with Jeff Tweedy, was the singer/songwriter for Uncle Tupelo. Jay went on to form Son Volt.

3. 1995 saw the release of Wilco's debut album that featured the crowd favorite, "Passenger Side." Name their first album.

Answer: A.M.

Much of A.M. is reminiscent of the Alt-Country sounds of Uncle Tupelo, but "I Must Be High" and others hint at the good things to come.

Answer: Being There

Great album. Uberfans will count the number of times Tweedy screams NOTHING at the end of "Misunderstood" and post on message boards.

Answer: Woody Guthrie

"California Stars" is a crowd favorite and can be found on the first "Mermaid Avenue" album. Woody wrote some great lyrics and they stand up well to the music of Wilco and Bragg.

6. Wilco calls which city home?

Answer: Chicago

On 01/09/00, Wilco played the final show at the legendary Lounge Ax. In May 2005, Wilco had a four night run at The Vic that was filmed to be released as a concert DVD.

Answer: I Am Trying To Break Your Heart

Released in 2002, "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart" was filmed by Sam Jones and released in black and white.

8. 2004 saw the release of "A Ghost Is Born." Leroy Bach left the band shortly after the album was recorded and he was replaced by these two competent musicians.

Answer: Nels Cline and Pat Sansone

Nels is an established guitar virtuoso, while Pat is a multi-instrumentalist who plays with Wilco bass player, John Stirratt, in The Autumn Defense.

9. Wilco won the 2005 Grammy for "Best Alternative Music Album."

Answer: True

Wilco won with "A Ghost Is Born." The other nominees include Bjork, Franz Ferdinand, PH Harvey and Modest Mouse.

10. This song can be found on the 2004 soundtrack to "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie."

Answer: Just A Kid

Jeff Tweedy's son, Spencer, is credited with co-writing the lyrics.

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