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Name That Band Strikes Back! Trivia Quiz


I will give you 20 sentences. Each contains the name of a song, an album and a person from a particular band. Just tell me which band and you win!

A multiple-choice quiz by showbiz101. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
showbiz101
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
234,332
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
13 / 20
Plays
748
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Question 1 of 20
1. Once Cheryl had left for work, Eddie went down to the race-track to bet ten dollars on the greyhounds. Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. When asked whether he wanted his car painted black and blue, Keith replied "Just paint it black". Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. Isaac Brook said he wanted to float on to the moon and Antarctica. Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. Alexander said to Michael, "You could have it so much better". Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. Kim described her sister as "a candle in the wind". Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. If Adam had been sober that fateful night he chose to go swimming, maybe he would have been able to fight the strong undertow. Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. Mike came from out of nowhere to release the album of the year. Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. Mr Rose thought to himself, "It's so easy to destroy something if you have an appetite for destruction in the first place". Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. No one knows whether or not Josh and the rest of the parent advisory committee will deem the film to be rated R. Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. Daron's favourite magic trick is to mesmerize members of the audience and make them think they are spiders. Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. When visiting California, Jack the elephant chooses to stay at the luxurious Hotel Yorba. Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. Someday Julian will set this room on fire. Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. While the others partied, Ben rang in the new year looking at the photo album he'd filled with his and Janine's wedding pictures. Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. Damon spent 13 days in the country house. Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. The holes in David's shoes said they'd see you on the other side. Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. This is a call to Dave, because there is nothing left to lose. Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. Chris preferred to use the yellow parachutes. Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. Neil said that Woodface had better be home soon. Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. Richard was a lucky man who liked to sing urban hymns. Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. Like a bat out of hell, the man of steel flew out of the burning building with a very grateful Marvin in his arms. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Once Cheryl had left for work, Eddie went down to the race-track to bet ten dollars on the greyhounds.

Answer: Pearl Jam

The song, album and person are 'Once', 'Ten' and Eddie (Vedder) respectively.
2. When asked whether he wanted his car painted black and blue, Keith replied "Just paint it black".

Answer: Rolling Stones

Keith Richards plays guitar for the band. The album 'Black and Blue' was released in 1976, and the song 'Paint it Black' was released in 1966.
3. Isaac Brook said he wanted to float on to the moon and Antarctica.

Answer: Modest Mouse

Modest Mouse released the album 'The Moon and Antarctica' in 2000, and followed up with 'Good News for People who Love Bad News', which included the single 'Float On'.
4. Alexander said to Michael, "You could have it so much better".

Answer: Franz Ferdinand

Alexander Kapranos fronts the band. 'Michael' was a single from their debut self titled album, and 'You Could Have it So Much Better' was the follow up album.
5. Kim described her sister as "a candle in the wind".

Answer: Sonic Youth

Kim Gordon plays bass for the band that released the album 'Sister' in 1987 and the single 'Candle' in 1989 (from the 'Daydream Nation' record).
6. If Adam had been sober that fateful night he chose to go swimming, maybe he would have been able to fight the strong undertow.

Answer: Tool

'Sober' (taken from the 1993 album 'Undertow') is a song by the band, which features Adam Jones on guitar.
7. Mike came from out of nowhere to release the album of the year.

Answer: Faith No More

Faith No More recruited Mike Patton as a singer in 1988. Their first single with him on vocals was 'From Out of Nowhere' and the last album they released was 'Album of the Year'.
8. Mr Rose thought to himself, "It's so easy to destroy something if you have an appetite for destruction in the first place".

Answer: Guns 'n' Roses

Axl Rose is the singer. 'It's so Easy' was the debut single from their debut album 'Appetite for Destruction'.
9. No one knows whether or not Josh and the rest of the parent advisory committee will deem the film to be rated R.

Answer: Queens of the Stone Age

'No one knows' is a song from 2002's 'Songs for the Deaf'. 'Rated R' is their previously released album. Josh Homme is the only constant member of the group.
10. Daron's favourite magic trick is to mesmerize members of the audience and make them think they are spiders.

Answer: System of a Down

'Spiders' is a track from the self titled album of the band, which features Daron Malakian on guitar and vocals. 'Mesmerize' is one of their albums.
11. When visiting California, Jack the elephant chooses to stay at the luxurious Hotel Yorba.

Answer: The White Stripes

Jack and Meg White (aka. The White Stripes) released the single 'Hotel Yorba' in 2001, and the album 'Elephant' in 2003.
12. Someday Julian will set this room on fire.

Answer: The Strokes

'Room on Fire', 'Someday' and Julian (Casablancas) are the album, song and band member respectively.
13. While the others partied, Ben rang in the new year looking at the photo album he'd filled with his and Janine's wedding pictures.

Answer: Death Cab for Cutie

Ben Gibbard started the band, which released the song 'The New Year' and the album 'The Photo Album'. Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band performed the song from which Death Cab took their name. The song is also performed on the Beatles' 'Magical Mystery Tour' film.
14. Damon spent 13 days in the country house.

Answer: Blur

'Country House' is a song from 1995. '13' is an album from 1999. The band features Damon Albarn, who is also the main man behind the Gorillaz.
15. The holes in David's shoes said they'd see you on the other side.

Answer: Mercury Rev

Mercury Rev (featuring David Baker) released 'See You on the Other Side' in 1995. Their next album, 'Deserter's Songs' opened with the track 'Holes'.
16. This is a call to Dave, because there is nothing left to lose.

Answer: Foo Fighters

'There is Nothing Left to Lose' is their third album. 'This is a Call' was their debut (major) single. Dave Grohl played most of the instruments on the Foo Fighters' first two albums.
17. Chris preferred to use the yellow parachutes.

Answer: Coldplay

'Yellow' is their mega-hit from the 'Parachutes' record. Chris Martin sings for the group as well as playing guitar and piano.
18. Neil said that Woodface had better be home soon.

Answer: Crowded House

'Better Be Home Soon' is the song. 'Woodface' is the album. Neil (Finn) is the band member. The group are from New Zealand.
19. Richard was a lucky man who liked to sing urban hymns.

Answer: The Verve

The Verve (fronted by Richard Ashcroft) released the album 'Urban Hymns' which featured the song 'Lucky Man'.
20. Like a bat out of hell, the man of steel flew out of the burning building with a very grateful Marvin in his arms.

Answer: Meat Loaf

Marvin is Meat Loaf's real name. 'Bat Out of Hell' is his most well known album. 'Man of Steel' is a single from 2003.
Source: Author showbiz101

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