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Quiz about Obscure Questions on the Manics

Obscure Questions on the Manics Quiz

This is a quiz about the Manic Street Preachers. Some you may find easy, some not so easy! Have fun guys!

A multiple-choice quiz by sleepflower13. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
sleepflower13

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
127,452

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1251

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. On what date was the disappearance of Richey James reported in the media? Hint

1st February, 1995

15th February, 1995

20th February, 1995

25th February, 1995

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of Richey's dog? Hint

Megatron

Goofy

Snoopy

Peanuts

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Question 3 of 10

3. What or who was the song 'Ocean Spray' written about? Hint

Cranberry Juice

Walking along the sea-front

Surfing

James' Mother

4. In the early days, James attempted to write some lyrics but the result was so dire that the band never allowed his creation to see the light of day. What was the name of this lost gem of Manics history? Hint

'I will kill myself on St. Valentines day'

'Alienated, Bored and Scum'

'Ode to Crnl Kurtz'

'Jackboot Johnny'

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of Richey's father? Hint

William

Robert

Alexander

Graham

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Question 6 of 10

6. At what position did 'Stay Beautiful' enter the UK charts upon its initial release? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. The first line of the song 'Comfort Comes' is:
'Put your lipstick on, then at least your lies will be beautiful'?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Sean Moore is a father.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. From which film/play does the extended dialogue preceding 'Little Baby Nothing' on early versions of 'Generation Terrorists' originate? Hint

Apocalypse Now

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

In Camera

A Streetcar Named Desire

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which fictional serial killer gives his name to a 'Gold Against the Soul' B-side? Hint

Hannibal Lecter

Patrick Bateman

Jason Vorhees

Freddy Kruger

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On what date was the disappearance of Richey James reported in the media?

Answer: 15th February, 1995

Richey went missing on 1st February, 1995, but the public only found out the news two weeks later on the 15th February.

2. What was the name of Richey's dog?

Answer: Snoopy

Snoopy was Richey's dog who he had since he was a child. In the month leading up to his disappearance, Snoopy died.

3. What or who was the song 'Ocean Spray' written about?

Answer: James' Mother

The song was in reference to his mother's death from cancer and the emotions he felt in relation to this.

Answer: 'Jackboot Johnny'

In the very early days James wrote 'Jackboot Johnny' about the rise of neo nazis and his hatred towards them. Just a shame we never got to hear it really!

5. What was the name of Richey's father?

Answer: Graham

There are numerous references to his name in interviews and articles about the Manics but can most explicitly be found on the NYNEX (UK Manchester gig) video at the start of 'This is Yesterday', where James says:'This one's for Graham and Sherry and if Richey's out there listening this one's for you too'.

6. At what position did 'Stay Beautiful' enter the UK charts upon its initial release?

Answer: 40

Indeed. It was the first Manics song to be played on the UK top 40 chart show.

7. The first line of the song 'Comfort Comes' is: 'Put your lipstick on, then at least your lies will be beautiful'?

Answer: False

This is the first line of 'Donkeys' not 'Comfort Comes'.

8. Sean Moore is a father.

Answer: true

Sean's first child was born in the summer of 2003.

9. From which film/play does the extended dialogue preceding 'Little Baby Nothing' on early versions of 'Generation Terrorists' originate?

Answer: A Streetcar Named Desire

Spoken by the character Stella to her violent husband Stanley about her mentally ill sister Blanche.

10. Which fictional serial killer gives his name to a 'Gold Against the Soul' B-side?

Answer: Patrick Bateman

The character of Bateman was created by Brett Easton Ellis in his 1991 novel 'American Psycho' about yuppie culture in '80s America.

Source: Author sleepflower13

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