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Quiz about The Grunge Era
Quiz about The Grunge Era

The "Grunge" Era Trivia Quiz


This is for all of you who were big 'grunge' fans in the early nineties. If you were there this should be a piece of cake.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sarah606. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Sarah606
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
131,115
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
7849
Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (7/10), Guest 198 (7/10), Guest 58 (1/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What city was associated with Grunge? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the name of Nirvana's first full length album? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was the lead singer for Pearl Jam?

Answer: (First and last or just surname)
Question 4 of 10
4. What band released the album "Louder Than Love"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Before Andrew Wood passed away, what band did he front? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. After Andrew Wood passed away, what was the name of the tribute band that other area musicians formed in his honor? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What band was Mark Arm in? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these record labels were associated with Grunge music? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these bands was all female? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Can you finish this band name, Reverend Horton ______? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What city was associated with Grunge?

Answer: Seattle

Bands like Soundgarden, Nirvana and Pearl Jam were all from the Seattle, Washington area. Grunge is sometimes called 'The Seattle Sound'.
2. What was the name of Nirvana's first full length album?

Answer: Bleach

"Bleach" was released in 1989 on Sub Pop. Sub Pop catalog number #0034.
3. Who was the lead singer for Pearl Jam?

Answer: Eddie Vedder

Eddie Vedder is famous for standing up against Ticket Master. He also appeared in the movie "Singles".
4. What band released the album "Louder Than Love"?

Answer: Soundgarden

"Louder Than Love" was released in 1989. Soundgarden lead singer Chris Cornell has gone on to the band Audioslave.
5. Before Andrew Wood passed away, what band did he front?

Answer: Mother Love Bone

Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam were in Mother Love Bone after Green River broke up, and before Pearl Jam formed.
6. After Andrew Wood passed away, what was the name of the tribute band that other area musicians formed in his honor?

Answer: Temple of the Dog

Temple of the Dog was made up of Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, Eddie Vedder, Chris Cornell and Matt Cameron from Pearl Jam and Soundgarden.
7. What band was Mark Arm in?

Answer: Mudhoney

Mark Arm sang and wrote the lyrics for Mudhoney who were formed in 1988. Mark Arm was in Green River before forming Mudhoney.
8. Which of these record labels were associated with Grunge music?

Answer: Sub Pop

Sub Pop is still alive and kicking. This label gave starts to many of the famous Seattle area bands. You can still find rare 7" on their website.
9. Which of these bands was all female?

Answer: L7

Hole had both male and female members and was fronted by Courtney Love, Kurt Cobain's widow. L7 formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985.
10. Can you finish this band name, Reverend Horton ______?

Answer: Heat

Reverend Horton Heat is a three piece band from East Dallas, Texas.
Source: Author Sarah606

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