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'90s Alternative Rock Trivia Quiz

Do you remember the '90s music? Test your knowledge in this quiz about alternative rock!

A multiple-choice quiz by SuperJerry. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
SuperJerry

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
321,978

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2778

Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (3/10), Guest 98 (6/10), Guest 170 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following bands was NOT one of the "Big Four of Grunge" in the 1990s? Hint

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Alice in Chains

Pearl Jam

Soundgarden

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Question 2 of 10

2. What kind of riot did the Cherry Poppin' Daddies have in the 90's? Hint

Quiet Riot

Teen Age Riot

Zoot Suit Riot

L.A. Riot

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Question 3 of 10

3. What band would consider you to be a "Kool Thing" while wearing your "Dirty Boots"? (P.S. Don't step in the "Goo") Hint

Blind Melon

Sonic Youth

Rage Against The Machine

Blur

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Question 4 of 10

4. Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" was released in which year? Hint

1993

1990

1991

1992

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Question 5 of 10

5. What 90's alternative rock band was famed for playing a "basitar" and a "guitbass"? Hint

Jane's Addiction

Nine Inch Nails

Presidents of the United States of America

The Offspring

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Question 6 of 10

6. Billy Corgan is the lead singer of which band? Hint

Smashing Pumpkins

Harvey Danger

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Oasis

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Question 7 of 10

7. Kurt Cobain's wife Courtney Love is the lead singer of which band? Hint

No Doubt

Hole

The Donnas

Garbage

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ranked number 26 on "Rolling Stones'" "100 Greatest Guitarists of All-Time", who is the lead guitarist for Rage Against The Machine? Hint

Tom Morello

Slash

Zack De La Rocha

Dave Mustaine

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following alternative rock bands is from Massachusetts? Hint

Godsmack

Sum 41

Creed

Marcy Playground

10. Although there were a lot of U.S. alternative rock bands, there were a few that came from other countries, such as Australia. Which of the following bands is the only one to hail from the land down under? Hint

Bush

Oasis

Blur

Silverchair

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following bands was NOT one of the "Big Four of Grunge" in the 1990s?

Answer: Red Hot Chili Peppers

The "Big Four of Grunge" are Alice in Chains, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden.

2. What kind of riot did the Cherry Poppin' Daddies have in the 90's?

Answer: Zoot Suit Riot

"Zoot Suit Riot" is the signature song of the Cherry Poppin' Daddies. Today, they are considered a "one-hit wonder".

3. What band would consider you to be a "Kool Thing" while wearing your "Dirty Boots"? (P.S. Don't step in the "Goo")

Answer: Sonic Youth

Released in 1990, "Goo" was Sonic Youth's sixth album, with hit tracks such as "Kool Thing" and "Dirty Boots".

4. Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" was released in which year?

Answer: 1991

"Blood Sugar Sex Magik" was the Red Hot Chili Peppers' breakout release album. They became so successful that guitarist John Frusciante could not handle it and actually left the band for six years!

5. What 90's alternative rock band was famed for playing a "basitar" and a "guitbass"?

Answer: Presidents of the United States of America

Some of POTUSA's biggest hits were "Kitty", "Lump", "Peaches", "Mach 5", and a cover of "Video Killed the Radio Star".

6. Billy Corgan is the lead singer of which band?

Answer: Smashing Pumpkins

Billy Corgan has headlined Smashing Pumpkins since 1988; however, they never released an album until 1991 with "Gish".

7. Kurt Cobain's wife Courtney Love is the lead singer of which band?

Answer: Hole

Hole produced hits such as "Celebrity Skin", "Violet", and "Doll Parts".

8. Ranked number 26 on "Rolling Stones'" "100 Greatest Guitarists of All-Time", who is the lead guitarist for Rage Against The Machine?

Answer: Tom Morello

Rage Against The Machine was formed in 1991 and noted for their political views in their vocals, and also for their alternative rock/rap/metal/funk fusion. Tom Morello is well known for his solos that sound like a DJ scratching turntables. Also, Tom Morello was featured as a boss in "Guitar Hero 3".

9. Which of the following alternative rock bands is from Massachusetts?

Answer: Godsmack

Godsmack, formed in 1995, is from Lawrence, Massachusetts, with '90s hits "Voodoo", "Bad Religion", and "Whatever".

Answer: Silverchair

Bush, Blur, and Oasis were part of "Britpop", a sub-genre of alternative rock, and hailed from Great Britain. Silverchair, formed in 1992, was founded in New South Wales. Some of Silverchair's big hits were "Israel's Son", "Tomorrow", and "Anthem For The Year 2000"

Source: Author SuperJerry

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