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Seattle Grunge Pioneers Trivia Quiz

Alice In Chains, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden defined a generation with the Seattle grunge music scene. The answers will be either one of the four bands that are mentioned above.

A multiple-choice quiz by 13enemyz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
13enemyz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
234,121

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1975

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these bands was the first to form together in 1984? Hint

Alice In Chains

Soundgarden

Pearl Jam

Nirvana

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Question 2 of 10

2. David Abbruzzese was the drummer for which band? Hint

Nirvana

Alice In Chains

Pearl Jam

Soundgarden

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which band's debut album was called 'Bleach'? Hint

Pearl Jam

Nirvana

Alice In Chains

Soundgarden

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which band released a cover version of the Beatles song 'Come Together'? Hint

Nirvana

Pearl Jam

Alice In Chains

Soundgarden

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Question 5 of 10

5. Layne Staley, who died in 2002, was the lead singer for which band? Hint

Nirvana

Soundgarden

Pearl Jam

Alice In Chains

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which band did not contribute to the soundtrack for the 1992 film 'Singles'? Hint

Soundgarden

Pearl Jam

Alice In Chains

Nirvana

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which band was originally going to be named Mookie Blaylock, after the former NBA basketball player? Hint

Alice In Chains

Soundgarden

Nirvana

Pearl Jam

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which band did not release a self-titled album? Hint

Alice In Chains

Nirvana

Soundgarden

Pearl Jam

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which band released two songs on the 'Last Action Hero' soundtrack? Hint

Pearl Jam

Alice In Chains

Nirvana

Soundgarden

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which band did not originate from Seattle, Washington? Hint

Soundgarden

Alice In Chains

Pearl Jam

Nirvana

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these bands was the first to form together in 1984?

Answer: Soundgarden

Soundgarden formed in 1984 in Seattle, three years before Alice In Chains and Nirvana began their careers. Pearl Jam formed after the death of Mother Love Bone lead singer Andrew Wood in 1990.

2. David Abbruzzese was the drummer for which band?

Answer: Pearl Jam

David Abbruzzese played the drums for Pearl Jam and was with the band when they recorded the albums 'Vs', and 'Vitalogy'. Former Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron joined the band in 1998.

3. Which band's debut album was called 'Bleach'?

Answer: Nirvana

Nirvana released their debut album 'Bleach' in 1989, and contained the songs 'About A Girl', 'Negative Creep', and 'Love Buzz'. The album was released before drummer Dave Grohl joined the band.

4. Which band released a cover version of the Beatles song 'Come Together'?

Answer: Soundgarden

'Come Together', by Soundgarden, features on the single 'Hands All Over', which was released in 1990. Soundgarden did not like the version that they produced, and this resulted in lead singer Chris Cornell leaving the studio in disgust with how the end result turned out.

5. Layne Staley, who died in 2002, was the lead singer for which band?

Answer: Alice In Chains

Layne Staley, the lead singer of Alice In Chains, died of an heroin and cocaine overdose on April 5, 2002. Coincidentally, it was exactly eight years to the day since Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain died of a gunshot to the head.

6. Which band did not contribute to the soundtrack for the 1992 film 'Singles'?

Answer: Nirvana

The movie 'Singles' is set in Seattle and focuses on grunge music. Songs that appear on the soundtrack include Pearl Jam's 'Breath', Alice In Chains 'Would?', and Soundgarden's 'Birth Ritual'. Nirvana doesn't have a song featuring on the soundtrack.

7. Which band was originally going to be named Mookie Blaylock, after the former NBA basketball player?

Answer: Pearl Jam

After the break up of Mother Love Bone, Pearl Jam were going to name themselves Mookie Blaylock, but a concern about trademark issues forced a name change. Pearl Jam's debut album 'Ten' is named after the jersey number of Mookie Blaylock.

8. Which band did not release a self-titled album?

Answer: Soundgarden

Of the four bands mentioned, Soundgarden did not release a self titled album. Nirvana's greatest hits album is self-titled, Alice In Chains fourth album is called "Alice In Chains", and Pearl Jam released a self-titled album in May 2006.

9. Which band released two songs on the 'Last Action Hero' soundtrack?

Answer: Alice In Chains

The movie 'Last Action Hero' contained two songs by Alice In Chains, titled 'What The Hell Have I' and 'Little Bitter'.

10. Which band did not originate from Seattle, Washington?

Answer: Nirvana

Nirvana originated in Aberdeen, Washington, south-west of Seattle. Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice In Chains all came from Seattle.

Source: Author 13enemyz

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