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Hoodoo Gurus Trivia Quiz

Quiz on one of the best Australian rock bands from the 80s and 90s.

A multiple-choice quiz by minardifan. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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minardifan

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5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
76,344

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. When did the Hoodoo Gurus form? Hint

1981

1983

1980

1985

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the Hoodoo Gurus first LP record? Hint

'Blow Your Cool'

'Magnum Cum Louder'

'Stoneage Romeos'

'Mars Needs Guitars'

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Question 3 of 10

3. On what album was the song 'Miss Freelove '69' on? Hint

'Blow Your Cool'

'Kinky'

'Armchair Gurus'

'Crank'

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was lead singer of the Hoodoo Gurus?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the first greatest hits album released by the Hoodoo Gurus in 1991?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Lyrics time - guess the song where the lyric comes from: 'If I was worth a fortune, I'd never leave my bedroom...' Hint

'Big Deal'

'Like Wow-Wipeout'

'Waking Up Tired'

'Axegrinder'

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'And another thing I've been wondering lately, am I crazy to believe in ideals?' Hint

'Middle of the Land'

'Miss Freelove '69'

'What's My Scene'

'My Girl'

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'You're my doll and don't forget it because I'm the guy who will regret it'

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'Now she's gone, gone, gone just like the wind'

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. When did the Hoodoo Gurus officially break up? Hint

1994

2000

1998

1997

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did the Hoodoo Gurus form?

Answer: 1981

The Hoodoo Gurus formed in 1981 and were an instant success with their debut single 'Leilani' which was released in 1982. 'Leilani' was followed by the even more brilliant 'Tojo'.

2. What was the name of the Hoodoo Gurus first LP record?

Answer: 'Stoneage Romeos'

'Stoneage Romeos', released in 1984, include classic such as 'I Want You Back', 'Leilani', 'Tojo' and 'My Girl'.

3. On what album was the song 'Miss Freelove '69' on?

Answer: 'Kinky'

First line of the song should have given away the answer - 'I bet you think I'm kinky right...' The album also included songs such as 'A Place in the Sun' and '1000 Miles Away'.

4. Who was lead singer of the Hoodoo Gurus?

Answer: David Faulkner

A brilliant lyricist-song writer, Faulkner penned most songs on all the Hoodoo Gurus albums.

5. What was the name of the first greatest hits album released by the Hoodoo Gurus in 1991?

Answer: Electric Soup

'Electric Soup' included 19 songs from the bands first 5 albums, including 'Like Wow-Wipeout', 'Miss Freelove '69', 'What's My Scene' and 'Axegrinder'.

6. Lyrics time - guess the song where the lyric comes from: 'If I was worth a fortune, I'd never leave my bedroom...'

Answer: 'Waking Up Tired'

'Waking Up Tired' appeared on the 'Blue Cave' album, released in 1996.

7. 'And another thing I've been wondering lately, am I crazy to believe in ideals?'

Answer: 'What's My Scene'

'What's My Scene' appeared on the 1987 album 'Blow Your Cool'.

8. 'You're my doll and don't forget it because I'm the guy who will regret it'

Answer: Like Wow-Wipeout

'Like Wow-Wipeout' appeared on the 1985 album 'Mars Needs Guitars'.

9. 'Now she's gone, gone, gone just like the wind'

Answer: Tojo

'Tojo' was on the bands first album 'Stoneage Romeos' which was released in 1984. It's a tongue in cheek song as the lyrics later go 'Tojo never made it to Darwin', reflecting Japanese attacks on Darwin during the Second World War.

10. When did the Hoodoo Gurus officially break up?

Answer: 1998

Sadly for all the Gurus fans in Australia and overseas, the Hoodoo Gurus broke up in 1998 after 17 years together. However, all went on to pursue other projects. However, the band did release a 2 CD greatest hits compilation in 2000 called 'Ampology'.

Source: Author minardifan

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