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For True Primus Fans Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of Primus, the greatest band on earth...

A multiple-choice quiz by metalshredder9. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
metalshredder9

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
243,097

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Larry Lalonde compiled a CD made up of songs by which artist? Hint

Frank Zappa

Captain Beefheart

Rick James

Earth Wind and Fire

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Question 2 of 10

2. Tim Alexander didn't play drums on which track? Hint

The Hallow

Bob

My Fellow Astronauts

Magdalena

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Question 3 of 10

3. According to Primus' lyrics, what must every man do? Hint

Eat pudding

Drink pork soda

Sail the seas of cheese

Rebel against pop music

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was unusal about Les Claypool's audition with Metallica? Hint

He used the same model bass that Cliff Burton played

He improvised a bass solo over the end of "Master of Puppets"

He used a distortion pedal for the majority of the songs

He asked them if they wanted to jam to Isley Brothers tunes

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Question 5 of 10

5. What does "the man who rules the sea" in the "John the Fisherman" music video appear on? Hint

the sail

The mast of the boat

A painting

Herb's bassdrum

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the song "My Name is Mud" about? Hint

A grave digger who is sick of his job

A redneck who killed his parents

A young boy who discovers a dead body

How pork soda can make you fat

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does Les do when objects are thrown onstage from the audience? Hint

He say that they're emo

He make fun of their genitals

He jumps off the stage and into the crowd

He leaves the stage and doesn't come back

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of Primus' close friend who often appears in their videos? Hint

Heywood Japoo

I.P Freely

Dick Hertz

Bob C. Cock

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Question 9 of 10

9. According to Primus' lyrics, what color does Andy paint Barrington Hall? Hint

Blue

Green

Red

Black

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Question 10 of 10

10. What guitar did Larry Lalonde play in the early days of Primus? Hint

PRS

Gibson Les Paul

Jackson Soloist

Fender Stratocaster

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Larry Lalonde compiled a CD made up of songs by which artist?

Answer: Frank Zappa

The CD was called "Zappa Picks" and is widely available in many online stores.

2. Tim Alexander didn't play drums on which track?

Answer: Magdalena

He recorded "My Fellow Astronauts" with Attention Deficit. He recorded "The Hallow" with A Perfect Circle, but it was the only song he did with them. "Magdelena" is another A Perfect Circle song, on the same CDd, but it was played by Josh Freese. Tim recorded "Bob" with Primus.

3. According to Primus' lyrics, what must every man do?

Answer: Sail the seas of cheese

According to the lyrics to "DMV", there comes a time when every man must sail the seas of cheese.

4. What was unusal about Les Claypool's audition with Metallica?

Answer: He asked them if they wanted to jam to Isley Brothers tunes

The Isley Brothers were one of Les' favorite bands growing up, and he asked this after Lars doubted whether he was familar with heavy metal music. James Hetfield later joked that he didn't get the job because "he was too good."

5. What does "the man who rules the sea" in the "John the Fisherman" music video appear on?

Answer: A painting

You can see Les point to the picture about half way through the video for the song.

6. What is the song "My Name is Mud" about?

Answer: A redneck who killed his parents

Les often states this before Primus plays the song live.

7. What does Les do when objects are thrown onstage from the audience?

Answer: He make fun of their genitals

He's done this many times, the most well-known time was at Woodstock.

8. What is the name of Primus' close friend who often appears in their videos?

Answer: Bob C. Cock

He appears in the videos "My Name is Mud", "Mr. Krinkle" and "Jerry was a Race Car Driver."

9. According to Primus' lyrics, what color does Andy paint Barrington Hall?

Answer: Green

The song "Frizzle Fry" is about Les' experiences (mostly drug related) in Barrington Hall. In the song it states that "Andy's painting green again, this time they might take him away"

10. What guitar did Larry Lalonde play in the early days of Primus?

Answer: Fender Stratocaster

Nowadays he usually plays a PRS, but back in the early 90's he played a Strat.

Source: Author metalshredder9

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