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Quiz about Best of Modern British Rock
Quiz about Best of Modern British Rock

Best of Modern British Rock Trivia Quiz


A quiz on modern British rock bands, a mix of well known and lesser known bands formed from 1986-2014. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by runaway_drive. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
371,276
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
268
Last 3 plays: Guest 13 (7/10), Guest 87 (5/10), Guest 90 (3/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which rock band from Manchester, England released songs such as "Wonderwall", "Cigarettes and Alcohol" and "Champagne Supernova"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which rock band from Leeds, England have released songs such as "High Five, Swan Dive, Nose Dive", "Hot Squash" and "V.E.N.O.M"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which britpop band from London, England have released songs such as "Song 2", "Parklife" and "Beetlebum"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which indie band from Leeds, England have released songs such as "Ruby", "Everyday I Love You Less and Less" and "I Predict a Riot"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. A lesser-known band now - Which punk rock band from London, England have released songs such as "Minority of One", "You're A Fool" and "Automatic Healer"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which rock band from Brighton, England have released songs such as "Out of The Black", "Come on Over" and "Figure It Out"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which rock band from Devon, England have released songs such as "Hysteria", "Plug In Baby" and "Supermassive Black Hole"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which rock band from Blackwood, Wales have released songs such as "A Design For Life", "Motorcycle Emptiness" and "Peeled Apples"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which rock band from Kilmarnock, Scotland have released songs such as "Saturday Superhouse", "Many Of Horror" and "That Golden Rule"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Finally, which indie rock band from Sheffield, England have released songs such as "I Bet You Look Good on The Dancefloor", "When The Sun Goes Down" and "Don't Sit Down Cause I've Moved Your Chair"?

Answer: (2 Words, "Cold Primates")

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Apr 18 2024 : Guest 13: 7/10
Apr 17 2024 : Guest 87: 5/10
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 90: 3/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which rock band from Manchester, England released songs such as "Wonderwall", "Cigarettes and Alcohol" and "Champagne Supernova"?

Answer: Oasis

Oasis were formed in 1991 in Manchester, England and rose to prominence worldwide with their debut album "Definitely Maybe", released in 1994 to critical acclaim. They went on to write six more albums before disbanding in 2009, caused by tension between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher.
2. Which rock band from Leeds, England have released songs such as "High Five, Swan Dive, Nose Dive", "Hot Squash" and "V.E.N.O.M"?

Answer: Pulled Apart by Horses

Pulled Apart By Horses formed in 2008 in Leeds, England. As of 2014, they have released three albums, their self-titled debut album, "Tough Love" and "Blood". They are known for their energetic live performances and distinctive, original sound.
3. Which britpop band from London, England have released songs such as "Song 2", "Parklife" and "Beetlebum"?

Answer: Blur

Blur formed in the late 1980s in London, Englandand and are perhaps best known for their critically acclaimed "Parklife" album and "Song 2", a song used in many video games, sporting events and TV commercials. They were involved in a battle for chart supremacy with fellow britpop band Oasis, dubbed the "Battle of Britpop" in the mid 90s.
4. Which indie band from Leeds, England have released songs such as "Ruby", "Everyday I Love You Less and Less" and "I Predict a Riot"?

Answer: Kaiser Chiefs

Kaiser Chiefs formed in 2000 under the name Parva, before renaming to Kaiser Chiefs in 2003. They received instant success with their debut album "Employment", becoming the fourth best-selling album of 2005 in the UK.
5. A lesser-known band now - Which punk rock band from London, England have released songs such as "Minority of One", "You're A Fool" and "Automatic Healer"?

Answer: Johnny Panic

Johnny Panic formed in 2002 in London, England. The songs in the question all come from their 2005 debut "The Violent Dazzling".
6. Which rock band from Brighton, England have released songs such as "Out of The Black", "Come on Over" and "Figure It Out"?

Answer: Royal Blood

Royal Blood are the most recently formed band in this quiz, formed in 2013. Their self-titled debut album was released in August 2014 and contains the three songs in the question. They are notable for being a two piece band without a guitarist. Mike Kerr, vocalist and bass guitarist adds effects to his bass to allow it to sound like a guitar.
7. Which rock band from Devon, England have released songs such as "Hysteria", "Plug In Baby" and "Supermassive Black Hole"?

Answer: Muse

Muse formed in 1994 and have sold over 15 million albums worldwide and have performed at massive arenas such as Wembley Stadium and the Rome Olympic Stadium. "Hysteria" comes from their 2003 album "Absolution", "Plug In Baby" comes from their 2001 album "Origin of Symmetry" and "Supermassive Black Hole" comes from their 2006 album "Black Holes and Revelations".
8. Which rock band from Blackwood, Wales have released songs such as "A Design For Life", "Motorcycle Emptiness" and "Peeled Apples"?

Answer: Manic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers formed in 1986. Originally a quartet, the band became a trio when guitarist Richey Edwards disappeared in 1995. They carried on with the band to great success, going on to record such hits as "If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next" and "A Design For Life".
9. Which rock band from Kilmarnock, Scotland have released songs such as "Saturday Superhouse", "Many Of Horror" and "That Golden Rule"?

Answer: Biffy Clyro

Biffy Clyro formed in 1995. Their first three albums failed to reach a mainstream audience, but with a more straightforward sound they widened their audience with 2007 effort "Puzzle". Follow-ups "Only Revolutions" and "Opposites" were also successful, allowing the band to headline multiple festivals such as Reading and Leeds and T in the Park.
10. Finally, which indie rock band from Sheffield, England have released songs such as "I Bet You Look Good on The Dancefloor", "When The Sun Goes Down" and "Don't Sit Down Cause I've Moved Your Chair"?

Answer: Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys formed in 2002 and garnered instant critical and commercial success with their debut "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not" released in early 2006 and as of 2014, is the fastest selling debut album of all time by a band. The album spawned two of the singles mentioned in the question, "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" and "When The Sun Goes Down".
Source: Author runaway_drive

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