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Quiz about If You Loved 120 Minutes
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If You Loved 120 Minutes... Trivia Quiz


Fans of "MTV's 120 Minutes" should ace this quiz! Have fun with this blast from the past! This is my first quiz. I hope that you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by doubleoo. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
doubleoo
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
379,745
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
186
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Question 1 of 10
1. In which song did The Smiths plead
"So for once in my life
Let me get what I want,
Lord knows, it would be the first time?"
Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In what song did The Cure state
"Birds sing we swing
Clouds drift by and everything is like a dream?"
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "When I was driving once I saw this painted on a bridge,
'I don't want the world, I just want your half'" are lyrics from what song by They Might Be Giants?
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What band did John Lydon form after The Sex Pistols disbanded? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which "high-flying" band asked "Ever fallen in love with someone you shouldn't have fallen in love with?" Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which band is known to "Love My Way" as well as being "Pretty in Pink?" Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which quintessential punk band recorded the punk anthem "London Calling?" Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which band released a double live album "101" and also has their own "Personal Jesus?" Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. For which infamous band did Sid Vicious play bass? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Prior to The Sex Pistols, Sid Vicious played drums for which band? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In which song did The Smiths plead "So for once in my life Let me get what I want, Lord knows, it would be the first time?"

Answer: Please Let Me Get What I Want

"Please Let Me Get What I Want" was originally the B-side to "William, It Was Really Nothing" in 1984. It was later featured on The Smiths compilation album "Hatful of Hollow."
Morrissey was previously the enigmatic lead singer of The Smiths. He has gone on to a wildly popular solo career. His solo hits include "My Love Life" and "Alma Maters."
Morrissey is a staunch animal rights activist. The Smiths song "Meat is Murder" is an anthem promoting a vegetarian lifestyle.
Morrissey remains ambiguous regarding his sexuality. He went so far as to kick his opening act off the tour when she made questioning remarks about his sexual orientation while on stage.
He has been known to wear a hearing aid on stage, whether he needs it or not.
2. In what song did The Cure state "Birds sing we swing Clouds drift by and everything is like a dream?"

Answer: Mint Car

"Mint Car" appeared on The Cure's 1996 album "Wild Mood Swings."
The Cure have been recording and performing music since 1976. They continue to perform throughout the world.
Although their lineup has changed throughout the years, singer Robert Smith has remained their lead singer from the start.
3. "When I was driving once I saw this painted on a bridge, 'I don't want the world, I just want your half'" are lyrics from what song by They Might Be Giants?

Answer: Ana Ng

"Ana Ng" appeared on They Might Be Giants first album "Lincoln" in 1988. The song earned the 11th place on the US Modern Rock chart.
They Might Be Giants pioneered Dial-A-Song. They had a toll-free phone number that you could call to hear their newest song.
Always fan friendly, John and John from They Might Be Giants made a practice of writing back to every single one of their fans.
4. What band did John Lydon form after The Sex Pistols disbanded?

Answer: Public Image Limited

PIL's original lineup consisted of John Lydon, Keith Levine, Jah Wobble and Jim Walker. Although their lineup has changed throughout the years, Lydon remains their one and only vocalist.
PIL lead singer John Lydon aka. Johnny Rotten was the front man for The Sex Pistols. He got his name due to the deplorable condition of his teeth.
Lydon founded PIL after The Sex Pistols implosion following their disastrous US tour.
The "Judge Judy" show subsequently featured Lydon and previous PIL drummer Robert Williams.
John Lydon has been married to Nora Forster, several years his senior, for over two decades.
5. Which "high-flying" band asked "Ever fallen in love with someone you shouldn't have fallen in love with?"

Answer: The Buzzcocks

Written by Pete Shelley in 1978, "Ever Fallen in Love" rose to #12 on the UK Singles Chart. It appeared on the album "Love Bites".
The Buzzcocks recorded and performed for over 40 years. They formed in Bolton, England in 1976. In 2016 they conducted their 40th anniversary World Tour.
6. Which band is known to "Love My Way" as well as being "Pretty in Pink?"

Answer: The Psychedelic Furs

The Psychedelic Furs were founded in England by brothers Richard and Tim Butler in 1977. The Furs song "Pretty in Pink" was prominently featured in John Hughes 1986 movie of the same name. The Furs continue to tour relentlessly throughout the world.
7. Which quintessential punk band recorded the punk anthem "London Calling?"

Answer: The Clash

The Clash began in 1976 in England. While widely recognized as a major influence on the punk scene, The Clash also incorporated reggae, pop, dub and funk into their music.
Rolling Stone magazine voted The Clash's album "London Calling" #8 on their Greatest 500 Albums of All Time. They are considered one of the most influential bands in the punk movement.
Mick Jones, singer and guitarist for The Clash went on to form the band Big Audio Dynamite in 1984. They toured extensively and had a similar punk/reggae/pop sound as The Clash.
8. Which band released a double live album "101" and also has their own "Personal Jesus?"

Answer: Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode began in Essex in 1980.
Released in April of 1989, Depeche Mode's double album "Depeche Mode 101" documented their 101st and last tour performance at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California.
Depeche Mode's lead singer Dave Gahan just released a new LP "Angels and Ghosts." The prolific, yet troubled, lead singer battled heroin addiction for years.
9. For which infamous band did Sid Vicious play bass?

Answer: The Sex Pistols

The Sex Pistols were a punk band with a reputation for chaos. They were founded in 1975 in London by Malcolm McLauren.
The Sex Pistols replaced their original bass player Glen Matlock with Sid Vicious. Sid was given his last named after the Pistol's lead singer Johnny Rotten's pet hamster.
Sid was notorious for many things. According to reports, he dangled his girlfriend Nancy off the balcony of their hotel. He also carved "Gimme A Fix" on his chest during The Sex Pistols US tour.
Gary Oldman and Chloe Webb starred in the 1986 critically acclaimed biopic movie "Sid and Nancy."
10. Prior to The Sex Pistols, Sid Vicious played drums for which band?

Answer: Siouxsie and the Banshees

Siouxsie Sioux and Steve Severin formed the punk rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees in 1976. "Peek-a-Boo" and "Kiss Them for Me" are among their numerous hits.
On December 1st, 1976, Siouxsie appeared with The Sex Pistols on the notorious Bill Grundy interview.
In 1979 Siouxsie and the Banshees member Steve Severin teamed up with The Cure lead singer Robert Smith to form The Glove. A hallucinogen drug was rumored to be hidden in the sleeve of their record "Blue Sunshine." There was never any evidence to suggest that was correct.
Sid Vicious went on to be the notorious bass player for The Sex Pistols. He was later charged in the murder of his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. In 1979, at age 21, he died of a heroin overdose.
Source: Author doubleoo

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