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All About Powderfinger Trivia Quiz

Powderfinger is one of my favourite bands. This is a little bit about them and their songs

A multiple-choice quiz by grovermj. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
grovermj

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
191,443

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
483

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When was Powderfinger's rare first EP released? Hint

April 1, 1995

April 1, 1994

April 1, 1993

April 1, 1992

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Question 2 of 10

2. On the 14th of June 1994, what significant event happened? Hint

Their first album was released

The band was formed

Their first EP was released

The single "Tail" was released

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who is the lead singer in the band? Hint

Chad Smith

Chad Kroeger

Bernard Fanning

Anthony Kiedis

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who did Powderfinger sign their first publishing deal with? Hint

Polydor

United Artists

BMG

Columbia

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Question 5 of 10

5. Powderfinger played at Livid 95, the Brisbane Music Festival?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what year did Powderfinger release their second album? Hint

1998

1995

1996

1997

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was Powderfinger's second album called? Hint

"Vulture Street"

"Double Allergic"

"Parables for Wooden Ears"

"Oddysey Number 5"

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Question 8 of 10

8. When was "Double Allergic" certified double platinum in Australia? Hint

October 1996

February 1997

October 1997

February 1996

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Question 9 of 10

9. What significant event happened in September 2000? Hint

The album "Oddysey Number 5" was released

The song "My Happiness" is released

The album "Vulture Street" is released

The song "Oddysey Number 5" is released

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the first single off the "Vulture Street" album? Hint

"Since You've Been Gone"

"Sunsets"

"On My Mind"

"Love Your Way"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Powderfinger's rare first EP released?

Answer: April 1, 1993

Their first EP was the "Blue EP". Only 1500 copies were ever produced, so they are pretty rare.

2. On the 14th of June 1994, what significant event happened?

Answer: The single "Tail" was released

The film clip of "Tail" was made in Brisbane in May 1994. This was off their first album called "Parables for Wooden Ears". That album was released in early July that year.

3. Who is the lead singer in the band?

Answer: Bernard Fanning

Bernard has been the only lead singer in the band. Chad Kroeger is lead singer of Nickelback, and Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith are both members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

4. Who did Powderfinger sign their first publishing deal with?

Answer: Polydor

This deal was made in July-August 1994.

5. Powderfinger played at Livid 95, the Brisbane Music Festival?

Answer: True

Powderfinger played with bands such as "Morphine" and "Rollins Band".

6. In what year did Powderfinger release their second album?

Answer: 1996

"Pick You Up" was the first single from this album, released in May. The album was released in September

7. What was Powderfinger's second album called?

Answer: "Double Allergic"

The album was released in September 1996, and in October it was certified gold in Australia.

8. When was "Double Allergic" certified double platinum in Australia?

Answer: February 1997

Three months later, the fourth single from the album is released, called "Take Me In".

9. What significant event happened in September 2000?

Answer: The album "Oddysey Number 5" was released

"Oddysey Number 5" had 3 singles released from it: "My Happiness" (August 2000), "Like a Dog" (January 2001), and "The Metre" (August 2001).

10. What was the first single off the "Vulture Street" album?

Answer: "On My Mind"

"Vulture Street" was released in July 2003. "On My Mind" was released in June 2003. "On My Mind" was followed by "Love Your Way", "Sunsets" and "Since You've Been Gone"

Source: Author grovermj

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