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Quiz about ApologetiX  The Early Years
Quiz about ApologetiX  The Early Years

ApologetiX - The Early Years Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about the early years and song parodies of ApologetiX.

A multiple-choice quiz by jendent. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
jendent
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
303,226
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who are the founders of ApologetiX? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Besides the founders, who were the other musicians on "Want It, Dead or Alive"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which two songs on the Tenth Anniversary reissue of "Isn't Wasn't Ain't" were originally released on the "Radical History Tour" cassette? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which two songs were added to the Director's Cut version of "Isn't Wasn't Ain't"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was the name of the dog that was termed "lead bark" on one of the parodies in "Want It, Dead or Alive"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. On "Want It, Dead or Alive", ApologetiX parodied a Christian TV show by saying "That's a Dash" during the zip+4 portion of their contact address. What TV Show were they parodying? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. According to the ApologetiX website, what name was initially considered for the band's name? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. ApologetiX used to give away free cassette tapes.


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the name of the venue where ApologetiX played many of their early live concerts? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "Isn't Wasn't Ain't" was the first time ApologetiX used professional mass duplication.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who are the founders of ApologetiX?

Answer: J Jackson and Karl Messner

J Jackson and Karl Messner founded Apologetix in 1992. J uses only the letter J for his first name and Karl's first name is with a K not a C.
2. Besides the founders, who were the other musicians on "Want It, Dead or Alive"?

Answer: Andy Sparks, Jeff Pakula, and Jerry Hayostak

Andy Sparks played guitar on several ApologetiX albums. Steve Kayner played bass and Keith Harrold played drums on "Isn't Wasn't Ain't". Rick Servocky played drums on "Radical History Tour".
3. Which two songs on the Tenth Anniversary reissue of "Isn't Wasn't Ain't" were originally released on the "Radical History Tour" cassette?

Answer: "Love Ain't Nothin'" and "Verynice City"

Because cassettes ran 90 minutes and CDs are 70-76 minutes, several songs from "Radical History Tour" had be be omitted when ApologetiX decided to re-release it on CD. "Isaac Man" and "The Sounds of Silas" were included on the "Radical History Tour" CD. "Lions" and "He Really Got Mad" are on both the re-issue and the Director's Cut of "Isn't Wasn't Ain't".
4. Which two songs were added to the Director's Cut version of "Isn't Wasn't Ain't"?

Answer: "God I Like About You" and "Mrs. Protestant"

ApologetiX originally offered a Tenth Anniversary re-issue of "Isn't Wasn't Ain't" to fan club members only. It had a fancier label, but no case. They subsequently offered a Director's Cut CD of "Isn't Wasn't Ain't" which came with a case and photo booklet and two additional songs.
5. What was the name of the dog that was termed "lead bark" on one of the parodies in "Want It, Dead or Alive"?

Answer: Mitzi

According to the vocal introduction on the cassette, the dog's name was Mitzi. I made the other names up.
6. On "Want It, Dead or Alive", ApologetiX parodied a Christian TV show by saying "That's a Dash" during the zip+4 portion of their contact address. What TV Show were they parodying?

Answer: His Place

"His Place" was filmed in Pittsburgh, PA and had a diner setting. When "His Place" gave the address for their show, they said "That's a dash" in the zip+4 portion.
7. According to the ApologetiX website, what name was initially considered for the band's name?

Answer: APNAB

APNAB stood for Absolutely Positively Not A Band and was a take-off on the name of the Bible Study where Karl and J met. That Christian Parody Band is currently used by ApologetiX. The Christian "Weird Al" is similar to something I've heard J use in describing ApologetiX. JC's Band is a play on ApologetiX's song "JC's Mom" from their "New & Used Hits" CD.
8. ApologetiX used to give away free cassette tapes.

Answer: True

In the early years, ApologetiX gave away cassette tapes free. At the time they started the band, it was unclear whether parodies were considered fair use under the law. Later on, a Supreme Court ruling clarified this issue.
9. What is the name of the venue where ApologetiX played many of their early live concerts?

Answer: The Paradise Club

The Paradise Club was in Irwin, PA. Sadly, it is no longer there. Those who purchased the "Rare Not Well Done" downloads may remember the song "Rockin' the Paradise". Cup O Joy is in Wisconsin and ApologetiX plays there most years. The Syria Mosque was a concert venue in Pittsburgh during the late 80s/early 90s.
10. "Isn't Wasn't Ain't" was the first time ApologetiX used professional mass duplication.

Answer: True

There's even a photo of J (Dated 7-16-93) with the boxes of cassettes in the photo booklet that came with the Director's Cut version.
Source: Author jendent

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