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Aussie Band Blast Trivia Quiz

Here's an easy quiz to test your knowledge of Australian bands and music

A multiple-choice quiz by China32. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
China32

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
252,888

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1735

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is the lead singer for The Hoodoogurus? Hint

Lobby Loyde

Brad Shepherd

Dave Faulkner

Iva Davies

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the first album released by the Aussie band Midnight Oil? Hint

10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1

Head Injuries

Red Sails in the Sunset

Midnight Oil

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which band has been fronted, at different times, by Glenn Shorrock then later by John Farnham and finally by Glenn Shorrock again? Hint

Air Supply

Cold Chisel

The Angels

Little River Band

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Question 4 of 10

4. What predominantly 70's band had a guitarist by the name of Red Symons? Hint

Rose Tattoo

AC/DC

Skyhooks

The Hoodoogurus

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Question 5 of 10

5. Complete the following band. Kim Salmon and the_________________? Hint

Sensations

Surrogates

Splendors

Surrealists

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Question 6 of 10

6. What Australian band had songs titled 'Science Fiction', 'Only Lonely' and 'I Touch Myself'? Hint

Silverchair

Died Pretty

Skulker

Divinyls

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Australian band has released albums with the titles 'Hologram of Baal' and 'Starfish'? Hint

The Cruel Sea

The Mavis's

The Camels

The Church

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is the singer/songwriter who fronted 'The Triffids' and then later, The Blackeyed Susans'? Hint

Angry Anderson

Tex Perkins

David Campbell

David McComb

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Question 9 of 10

9. What group had success on the Australian charts with songs like 'Cool World','Chemistry' and 'Come Said The Boy'? Hint

Radio Birdman

The Stems

Spy Vs Spy

Mondo Rock

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Question 10 of 10

10. What Aussie band had a debut album titled 'Short Note' and a lead vocalist named Matt Moffitt? Hint

Matt Prior

Matt Black

Matt and the Meteors

Matt Finish

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the lead singer for The Hoodoogurus?

Answer: Dave Faulkner

The Hoodoogurus are an Aussie band that formed in Sydney in 1981.

2. What is the name of the first album released by the Aussie band Midnight Oil?

Answer: Midnight Oil

The first album released was the self titled album 'Midnight Oil', it was released in 1978

3. Which band has been fronted, at different times, by Glenn Shorrock then later by John Farnham and finally by Glenn Shorrock again?

Answer: Little River Band

John Farnham replaced Shorrock in 1982.Then, in 1986 Farnham left and Shorrock returned.

4. What predominantly 70's band had a guitarist by the name of Red Symons?

Answer: Skyhooks

Many people would know Red Symons for his work on, the now defunct TV show, 'Hey Hey It's Saturday' as the sour faced judge on the 'Red Faces' segment.

5. Complete the following band. Kim Salmon and the_________________?

Answer: Surrealists

Kim Salmon is also known for his work with 'The Scientists' and 'The Beasts of Bourbon'

6. What Australian band had songs titled 'Science Fiction', 'Only Lonely' and 'I Touch Myself'?

Answer: Divinyls

The Divinyls were inducted into The 'ARIA Hall of Fame' in June 2006.

7. Which Australian band has released albums with the titles 'Hologram of Baal' and 'Starfish'?

Answer: The Church

As of 2007, The Church have amassed an amazing 27 years of recording and touring.

8. Who is the singer/songwriter who fronted 'The Triffids' and then later, The Blackeyed Susans'?

Answer: David McComb

Unfortunately, David was tragically lost to the world in 1999.He was only a few days short of his 37th birthday.

9. What group had success on the Australian charts with songs like 'Cool World','Chemistry' and 'Come Said The Boy'?

Answer: Mondo Rock

Mondo Rock were an active band between 1978 and 1990.

10. What Aussie band had a debut album titled 'Short Note' and a lead vocalist named Matt Moffitt?

Answer: Matt Finish

The album 'Short Note' reached #14 on the Australian charts in March 1981

Source: Author China32

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