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Quiz about Alternative Music
Quiz about Alternative Music

Alternative Music Trivia Quiz


Try to figure out the common thread.

A multiple-choice quiz by sittler. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
sittler
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
102,906
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
3180
Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (8/10), trebdogg (8/10), Guest 78 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Jane's Addiction, Butthole Surfers, Nine Inch Nails Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Kim Deal, Joey Santiago, Dave Lovering Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Sinead O'Connor, Tori Amos, Hole Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Shaquille O'Neal, Cassius Clay, Malcolm X, J. Edgar Hoover Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Chris Cornell, Layne Staley, Eddie Vedder
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Jimmy Chamberlin, Shane McGowan, Topper Headon Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Hillel Slovak, John Frusciante, Blackbyrd McKnight Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Horovitz, Yauch, Diamond Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Dave Foster, Chad Channing, Dave Grohl Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "Dry", "Rid of Me", "To Bring You My Love" Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 174: 8/10
Mar 26 2024 : trebdogg: 8/10
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 78: 9/10
Mar 13 2024 : biddybid: 8/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 86: 7/10
Feb 07 2024 : Guest 38: 6/10
Feb 03 2024 : Guest 1: 9/10
Jan 29 2024 : Guest 31: 6/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Jane's Addiction, Butthole Surfers, Nine Inch Nails

Answer: All played the first Lollapalooza in 1991

Trent Reznor of NIN dated Courtney, while Perry Farrell and Gibby Haynes have demonstrated better judgement.
2. Kim Deal, Joey Santiago, Dave Lovering

Answer: All members of The Pixies

In 1992, control-freak lead singer Black Francis announced on a BBC radio interview that The Pixies were disbanding without first notifying the band members.
3. Sinead O'Connor, Tori Amos, Hole

Answer: All have done cover versions of a Nirvana song

"All Apologies", "Smells Like Teen Spirit", "Pennyroyal Tea", respectively.
4. Shaquille O'Neal, Cassius Clay, Malcolm X, J. Edgar Hoover

Answer: All mentioned in lyrics on Rage Against the Machine's eponymous first album

Shaq is mentioned on "Fistful of Steel" and the rest on "Wake Up".
5. Chris Cornell, Layne Staley, Eddie Vedder

Answer: All appeared in the movie "Singles"

Chris Cornell, then lead singer of Soundgarden, the late Layne Staley, frontman of Alice In Chains, and Eddie Vedder, vocalist of Pearl Jam, all appear in director Cameron Crowe's film. Vedder gets the most screentime as the drummer for Matt Dillon's band "Citizen Dick".
6. Jimmy Chamberlin, Shane McGowan, Topper Headon

Answer: All kicked out of bands for substance abuse

Chamberlin eventually reconciled with The Smashing Pumpkins; Apparently, McGowan will be rejoining The Pogues; Headon was never asked back into The Clash.
7. Hillel Slovak, John Frusciante, Blackbyrd McKnight

Answer: All have played guitar for The Red Hot Chili Peppers

Frusciante is on his second-go-round with the band after being kicked out for heroin abuse.
8. Horovitz, Yauch, Diamond

Answer: Last names of The Beastie Boys

Pretty easy. Adam Horovitz aka King Adrock; Adam Yauch aka MCA; Mike Diamond aka Mike D.
9. Dave Foster, Chad Channing, Dave Grohl

Answer: All have drummed for Nirvana

Grohl happened to join the band when they were starting to gain serious recognition. Pretty good timing.
10. "Dry", "Rid of Me", "To Bring You My Love"

Answer: All albums by PJ Harvey

No one can wail like PJ!
Source: Author sittler

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