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Kim Deal Trivia Quiz

The talented and legendary Kim Deal has influenced many musicians over her extensive career, which includes founding The Breeders and playing bass for Pixies. I had the pleasure of meeting her in 2002. Let's see how much you know about her!

A multiple-choice quiz by TripledBoy. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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TripledBoy

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4 mins

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226,231

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Kim Deal was born on June 10th, 1961. What city was she born in? Hint

New York, New York

Dayton, Ohio

London, England

Montreal, Quebec

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Question 2 of 10

2. What producer worked with The Breeders on their first album? Hint

Phil Spector

Butch Vig

Jerry Wexler

Steve Albini

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Question 3 of 10

3. With what name did Kim credit herself for the first Pixies albums? Hint

Miss. Cannon Ball

Kimmy Delts

Kimberly Deal

Mrs. John Murphy

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Question 4 of 10

4. Kim performed guest vocals on a song titled "Little Trouble Girl" in 1995. What band was this song by? Hint

The Muffs

Belly

Sonic Youth

Nirvana

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the late '80s Kim formed The Breeders with Throwing Muses member Tanya Donelly and Perfect Disaster member Josephine Wiggs. What was the name of The Breeders' debut album? Hint

"Safari"

"Last Splash"

"Pod"

"Glorious"

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of Kim's twin sister and Breeders band member? Hint

Tammy

Kelley

Tanya

Bailey

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1995, The Breeders line-up disbanded and Kim recorded the album "Pacer" under what band name? Hint

The Tipp Cities

The Shimmer Twins

The Amps

Breaking The Split Screen

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which popular electronica band lifted a hook from the Breeders song "Cannonball" in 1997? Hint

The Crystal Method

Fatboy Slim

The Prodigy

The Chemical Brothers

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Question 9 of 10

9. What popular television series did The Breeders perform on in an episode titled "Him"? Hint

"Sex and the City"

"Friends"

"The Sopranos"

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer"

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of The Breeders' 2002 album?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Kim Deal was born on June 10th, 1961. What city was she born in?

Answer: Dayton, Ohio

Her full name is Kimberly Ann Deal.

2. What producer worked with The Breeders on their first album?

Answer: Steve Albini

It took The Breeders only twenty-one days to rehearse and record fourteen tracks in Edinburgh, Scotland for the album "Pod".

3. With what name did Kim credit herself for the first Pixies albums?

Answer: Mrs. John Murphy

Kim used the name of her husband at the time. The couple divorced in 1988.

4. Kim performed guest vocals on a song titled "Little Trouble Girl" in 1995. What band was this song by?

Answer: Sonic Youth

The song appeared on the Sonic Youth album "Washing Machine." Kim also appeared in the song's music video.

5. In the late '80s Kim formed The Breeders with Throwing Muses member Tanya Donelly and Perfect Disaster member Josephine Wiggs. What was the name of The Breeders' debut album?

Answer: "Pod"

"Pod" was released in 1990 and was considered more sucessful than any Pixies album.

6. What is the name of Kim's twin sister and Breeders band member?

Answer: Kelley

Kim's twin sister Kelley was arreseted for drug posession in 1994 and ordered to serve time at a drug rehab clinic in Minnesota. After Kelley's release she formed the band, The Kelley Deal 6000 and released the album "Go To the Sugar Altar."

7. In 1995, The Breeders line-up disbanded and Kim recorded the album "Pacer" under what band name?

Answer: The Amps

Deal recorded "Pacer" with local Dayton musicians including Nathan Farley and Luis Lerma of the Tasties.

8. Which popular electronica band lifted a hook from the Breeders song "Cannonball" in 1997?

Answer: The Prodigy

The Prodigy's song "Firestarter" used a sample from "Cannonball", earning Kim songwriting credits and royalties. "Cannonball" has also been used in commercials for Nissan.

9. What popular television series did The Breeders perform on in an episode titled "Him"?

Answer: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"

The tracks The Breeders performed were "Little Fury" and "Son of Three", from their album "Title TK".

10. What was the name of The Breeders' 2002 album?

Answer: Title TK

"Title TK" was released on the Elektra label. The album's title is journalistic shorthand for "title to come".

Source: Author TripledBoy

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