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  Punk Cabaret is Freedom: The Dresden Dolls   popular trivia quiz  
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This is a quiz about the spunky, unique, self-proclaimed "Punk Cabaret" group, The Dresden Dolls. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, disarmedreamer, Jun 03 07
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  Dresden Dolls    
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A quiz based on the Boston duo, The Dresden Dolls! A mixture of trivia, lyrics and simple questions. See how much you know!
Average, 10 Qns, RobbieL15, Jan 30 11
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Dresden Dolls Trivia Questions

1. What is the surname of Dresden Dolls' lead singer Amanda?

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Answer: Palmer

Amanda Palmer, born in 1976, is the vocalist/pianist/ukulele player for the duo. The Dresden Dolls were formed by Amanda and Brian Viglione, the drummer.

2. Which city do the Dolls call home?

From Quiz Punk Cabaret is Freedom: The Dresden Dolls

Answer: Boston

The duo formed in Boston in 2001, shortly after drummer Brian Viglione saw singer/keyboardist Amanda Palmer perform at a Halloween party.

3. In March 2005, which band did the Dresden Dolls support on tour?

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Answer: Nine Inch Nails

The Dresden Dolls toured with Nine Inch Nails through the months of March and April 2005. This led to the duo performing multiple free concerts for all of their new fans.

4. Which two songs off of their self-titled 2003 album are there videos for?

From Quiz Punk Cabaret is Freedom: The Dresden Dolls

Answer: 'Girl Anachronism' and 'Coin Operated Boy'

Both are mesmerizing videos! You can see them on the 2005 DVD "The Dresden Dolls: Live in Paradise."

5. What was the name of the Dresden Dolls' first album?

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Answer: The Dresden Dolls

The Dresden Dolls released "The Dresden Dolls" in 2003. Its follow-up album "Yes, Virginia..." came out in 2006.

6. What is the name of their first album with Roadrunner Records, released in 2006?

From Quiz Punk Cabaret is Freedom: The Dresden Dolls

Answer: Yes, Virginia

"A is for Accident" was released with Important Records, and "The Dresden Dolls" was released with 8ft Records. "Backstabber" is a song from "Yes, Virginia."

7. How many singles did The Dresden Dolls release from their first two albums?

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Answer: 8

The Dresden Dolls released eight singles from their first two albums: "Good Day" (2003) "Girl Anachronism" (2003) "Coin-Operated Boy" (2004) "Sing" (2006) "Backstabber" (2006) "Shores of California" (2007) "Night Reconnaissance" (2008) "Dear Jenny" (2008)

8. Complete the lyric: "I am the ground zero ex-friend you ordered disguised as a hero to get past your borders I know when I'm wanted I'll leave if you ask me to mind my own business and..."

From Quiz Punk Cabaret is Freedom: The Dresden Dolls

Answer: speak when I'm spoken to.

From the song "Truce," which appears on both "The Dresden Dolls" and "A is for Accident." The version on "A is for Accident" is live. You can also see a live performance of this song on the DVD "Live in Paradise."

9. The song "Christopher Lydon" is about unrequited love. What is Christopher Lydon's occupation?

From Quiz Punk Cabaret is Freedom: The Dresden Dolls

Answer: He's a radio host on National Public Radio.

This song is full of wonderfully witty lyrics, like the following: "My friends go out drinking and having fun, I stay in bed with my headphones on." "Thank you for everything, but I'm not listening anymore Nor do I plan to contribute to NPR." It can be found on the album "A is for Accident," and also on the DVD "Live from Paradise" where Christopher makes a guest appearance.

10. Amanda performed the hits of which rock band on her 2010 compilation, which just featured her and her ukulele?

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Answer: Radiohead

Amanda released a compilation in 2010 called "Amanda Palmer Performs the Popular Hits of Radiohead on Her Magical Ukulele". It consisted of seven covers of Radiohead songs.

11. Complete the lyric: "You thought you could change his mind..."

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Answer: by changing your perfume.

From the song "Delilah" off the album, "Yes, Virginia." "and you thought you could change the world by opening your legs well it isn't very hard try kicking them instead and you thought you could change his mind by changing your perfume to the kind his mother wore o god Delilah why?"

12. Which Black Sabbath song have the Dresden Dolls often covered in their live shows?

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Answer: War Pigs

In nearly every live show performed by The Dresden Dolls, the duo performed "War Pigs" by Black Sabbath. Ozzy Osbourne claimed it was "one of the best covers of a Black Sabbath song" he'd heard.

13. How did the Dresden Dolls form?

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Answer: Brian saw Amanda performing on Halloween in 2000

In 2000, Amanda Palmer was doing a solo performance, which Brian went to see. He then got to talking with her about creating a duo, which eventually became The Dresden Dolls!

14. Lastly, what song do these lyrics come from? "You can tell from the scars on my arms and the cracks in my hips and the dents in my car and the blisters on my lips that I'm not the carefulest of girls."

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Answer: Girl Anachronism

From the album "The Dresden Dolls." A live version of this song and its video can be seen on the DVD "Live in Paradise." For more information on the Dresden Dolls, check out their official website: www.dresdendolls.com.

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