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Indie Alt Punk Trivia Quiz

Each question pertains to one of my favorite bands. If your into 80-90's Indie rock, Alternative, or Old School Punk, it's for you.

A multiple-choice quiz by BeatnikBarbie. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
BeatnikBarbie

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
120,663

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
687

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. To what Afghan Whigs song do these lyrics belong..."Twist your head so I can witness, come and crawl inside my sickness.."? Hint

Fountain and Fairfax

Hated

Uptown

Miles Iz Dead

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which member of the band Fugazi was in the 80's punk band Minor Threat? Hint

Richard Hell

Brendan Canty

Ian MacKaye

Guy Picciotto

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Question 3 of 10

3. What tune can be heard at the end of The Smiths song "Asleep"? Hint

Greensleeves

Auld Lang Syne

There is no tune at the end of the song

Rock A Bye Baby

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Question 4 of 10

4. What song by Sonic Youth is featured on the Beat Generation documentary "The Source"? Hint

Titanium Expose

Hey Joni

In The Kingdom #19

Kool Thing

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which one of these songs by The Police was written by drummer Stewart Copeland? Hint

Mother

Next To You

Voices Inside My Head

Ms. Gradenko

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which song by L.A punk band X has these lyrics: "Plaid perfume on my breath... I mean I've been drinking scotch..."? Hint

Nausea

Delta 88

Johnny Hit And Run Paulene

Under The Big Black Sun

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Question 7 of 10

7. On which Pixies song does the drummer David Lovering sing lead? Hint

La La Love You

The Happening

Holiday Song

# 13 Baby

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Naked Raygun song contains the line "I am a fetus, I am a pupa"? Hint

The Strip

Metastasis

The Sniper Song

Gear

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Dead Kennedys album garnered a lot of attention during the overly obscenity-conscious late 80's? It particularly caught the attention of PMRC guru Tipper Gore. Hint

Frankenchrist

Plastic Surgery Disasters

In God We Trust, Inc.

Bedtime For Democracy

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of the documentary film made by The Clash? Hint

Johnny Too Bad

City Rockers

Rude Boy

Roots Rock Rebels

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. To what Afghan Whigs song do these lyrics belong..."Twist your head so I can witness, come and crawl inside my sickness.."?

Answer: Hated

Lead singer Greg Dulli (pronounced Dooley) did the singing voice for John Lennon's character in the film "Backbeat".

2. Which member of the band Fugazi was in the 80's punk band Minor Threat?

Answer: Ian MacKaye

Fugazi contributes to many charity organizations in Washington. They have also never made a video.

3. What tune can be heard at the end of The Smiths song "Asleep"?

Answer: Auld Lang Syne

Morrissey loves to read. It's evident in his lyrics. He has been inspired by Jack Kerouac, Oscar Wilde, and Kurt Vonnegut, among others.

4. What song by Sonic Youth is featured on the Beat Generation documentary "The Source"?

Answer: Kool Thing

The members of Sonic Youth frequented the home of Beat legend William S Burroughs before he passed away.

5. Which one of these songs by The Police was written by drummer Stewart Copeland?

Answer: Ms. Gradenko

The Police are scheduled to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame in 2003!

6. Which song by L.A punk band X has these lyrics: "Plaid perfume on my breath... I mean I've been drinking scotch..."?

Answer: Under The Big Black Sun

The manager for X is ex-Doors keyboardist Ray Manzerek.

7. On which Pixies song does the drummer David Lovering sing lead?

Answer: La La Love You

The song "Debaser", from the album "Doolittle", was inspired by the Surrealist film "Un Chien Andalou" by Salvador Dali and Luis Bunuel.

8. Which Naked Raygun song contains the line "I am a fetus, I am a pupa"?

Answer: Metastasis

Naked Raygun hails from Chicago, Illinois. They are a great example of melodic singalong punk.

9. Which Dead Kennedys album garnered a lot of attention during the overly obscenity-conscious late 80's? It particularly caught the attention of PMRC guru Tipper Gore.

Answer: Frankenchrist

It wasn't just the lyrics that caused controversy, but the art inserts contained inside the album.

10. What was the name of the documentary film made by The Clash?

Answer: Rude Boy

RIP Joe Strummer.

Source: Author BeatnikBarbie

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