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The Pixies Quiz

Basic general info on the Pixies- hardcore fans shouldn't have trouble at all.

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

Author
Alexx_Pixies

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
123,083

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1481

Last 3 plays: Guest 85 (9/15), Guest 92 (12/15), Guest 90 (9/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What was the name of the first EP that they released? Hint

Come on Pilgrim

Doolittle

Surfer Rosa

Bossanova

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Question 2 of 15

2. In which song's video are all the members of the group riding motorcycles? Hint

Dig for Fire

Here Comes your Man

Wave of Mutilation

River Euphrates

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is the name of the drummer? Hint

Roger Taylor

Dave Grohl

David Lovering

Matt Cameron

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which album was their first major label release? Hint

Come on Pilgrim

Surfer Rosa

Doolittle

Bossanova

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Question 5 of 15

5. What producer gained success in producing "Surfer Rosa"? Hint

Gil Norton

Steve Albini

Butch Vig

George Martin

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Question 6 of 15

6. Kim Deal was known by what name when she joined the group? Hint

Mrs. Peter Murphy

Mrs. Black Francis

Mrs. Johnathan Williams

Mrs. John Murphy

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Question 7 of 15

7. Black Francis and Joey Santiago were the founders of the Pixies. How did they meet? Hint

In college

Through a friend

At a bar

At work

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Question 8 of 15

8. What artist covered the Pixies' "Cactus" in their album in 2002? Hint

Foo Fighters

David Bowie

Frank Black

Gavin Rossdale

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who originally recorded "Head On"? Hint

A Flock of Seagulls

Jesus and Mary Chain

XTC

Squeeze

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which band did David Lovering join after the Pixies broke up? Hint

Sponge

Cracker

The Melvins

Mad Season

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which video theme did The Pixies cover? Hint

Smash TV

Bad Dudes

Contra

Narc

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Question 12 of 15

12. In which song on "Doolittle" were all the Pixies involved vocally? Hint

Dead

No.13 Baby

There Goes My Gun

La La Love You

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Question 13 of 15

13. What human body part was seen frequently on their "Trompe Le Monde" album booklet? Hint

Ears

Eyes

Noses

Mouths

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Question 14 of 15

14. For whom did The Pixies open in the 1992 European part of their huge world tour? Hint

Sting

Guns n Roses

Nirvana

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Question 15 of 15

15. What song appeared in the movie "Fight Club"? Hint

Where is my Mind?

I Bleed

Wave of Mutiliation (UK Surf Mix)

Levitate Me

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the first EP that they released?

Answer: Come on Pilgrim

This gained a lot of rave reviews, as it was fresh compared to the music that was popular at the time.

2. In which song's video are all the members of the group riding motorcycles?

Answer: Dig for Fire

In the start of the video they dress in jumpsuits and ride to a stadium in which they are going to perform.

3. What is the name of the drummer?

Answer: David Lovering

David was brought in by Kim Deal; he later joined the band Cracker after the Pixies dissolved.

4. Which album was their first major label release?

Answer: Doolittle

The "Doolittle" album is considered groundbreaking for alternative music. It influenced many other 90s alternative bands such as Nirvana.

5. What producer gained success in producing "Surfer Rosa"?

Answer: Steve Albini

Steve Albini gained popularity and credibility in producing "Surfer Rosa". He also produced Nirvana's "In Utero".

6. Kim Deal was known by what name when she joined the group?

Answer: Mrs. John Murphy

This name didn't last long. Soon afterward she divorced her husband, leading her to change her name to Kim Deal.

7. Black Francis and Joey Santiago were the founders of the Pixies. How did they meet?

Answer: In college

They were roomates in college.

8. What artist covered the Pixies' "Cactus" in their album in 2002?

Answer: David Bowie

"Heathen" was released in 2002 by David Bowie.

9. Who originally recorded "Head On"?

Answer: Jesus and Mary Chain

"Head On" by The Pixies was on the 1991 release "Trompe Le Monde".

10. Which band did David Lovering join after the Pixies broke up?

Answer: Cracker

Cracker had a few hits in the mid 90's, including "Low" and "I Hate My Generation."

11. Which video theme did The Pixies cover?

Answer: Narc

You can find this song on the "B-Sides" album.

12. In which song on "Doolittle" were all the Pixies involved vocally?

Answer: La La Love You

David Lovering was lead vocal, and Kim Deal, Black Francis, and Joey Santiago were backup vocals.

13. What human body part was seen frequently on their "Trompe Le Monde" album booklet?

Answer: Eyes

Eyes were all over the album and inside the booklet that came with the CD.

14. For whom did The Pixies open in the 1992 European part of their huge world tour?

Answer: U2

They opened for U2 in their Zoo Tour. There was friction between Black Francis and Kim Deal that was escalating because Black Francis did not want Deal to sing at all.

15. What song appeared in the movie "Fight Club"?

Answer: Where is my Mind?

"Wave of Mutiliation" appeared on "Pump Up the Volume"; the rest were not in any movies.

Source: Author Alexx_Pixies

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