Pearl Jam Quiz -3 (Ultimate) - 14 Questions

Pearl Jam Quiz -3 (Ultimate) – 14 Questions

Pearl Jam Quiz – 3

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Question 1

Which president did Pearl Jam vehemently oppose?

A	George W. Bush
B	Barack Obama
C	Bill Clinton

Question 1 Explanation:

During his term, the band constantly spoke out against Bush's policies.

Question 2

What was the band's first tentative name?

A	Morgan Freeman
B	Tom Cruise
C	Mookie Blaylock

Question 2 Explanation:

Mookie Blaylock is the name of a retired NBA player.

Question 3

What other band does drummer Matt Cameron still play with?

A	Pond
B	Skin Yard
C	Soundgarden

Question 3 Explanation:

He is also the drummer for Soundgarden, another band that had great success in the 1990s.

Question 4

At which baseball field did the band debut its song "Lightning Bolt"?

A	Wrigley Field
B	Yankee Stadium
C	Fenway Park

Question 4 Explanation:

They played the song two nights in a row at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Question 5

The band refused to make a video for which hit song?

A	"Black"
B	"Jeremy"
C	"Alive"

Question 5 Explanation:

The band refused to make a video for "Black," the start of a trend in which it refused to commercialize every bit of its popularity.

Question 6

What was the name of the band made of bandmates from Pearl Jam and Soundgarden?

A	Mad Season
B	Bam Bam
C	Temple of the Dog

Question 6 Explanation:

Temple of the Dog had a few hits of its own, thanks in part to the band's star power.

Question 7

What year did Pearl Jam form?

A	1989
B	1990
C	1991

Question 7 Explanation:

The band assembled in 1990 in Seattle, ground zero for grunge.

Question 8

Which corporation did Pearl Jam famously boycott?

A	StubHub
B	Monsanto
C	Ticketmaster

Question 8 Explanation:

The band argued against the Ticketmaster's monopolization of concert venues.

Question 9

The band decided not to make any music videos for which album?

A	"Backspacer"
B	"Vs."
C	"Riot Act"

Question 9 Explanation:

The band didn't make any music videos for "Vs.," because the members were afraid their videos would overshadow their music.

Question 10

The band members frequently refer to which band as one of their major influences?

A	The Beatles
B	The Who
C	The Rolling Stones

Question 10 Explanation:

They emulated some of the jangling guitars and impenetrable lyrics of The Who.

Question 11

What is Eddie Vedder's favorite sport?

A	football
B	golf
C	basketball

Question 11 Explanation:

He is a well-documented hoops junkie.

Question 12

What is the band's highest ranking song?

A	"Sirens"
B	"Jeremy"
C	"Last Kiss"

Question 12 Explanation:

"Last Kiss," which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard charts, is actually a cover of a 1961 song by Wayne Cochran.

Question 13

Why did Jack Irons leave Pearl Jam?

A	He was tired of touring.
B	He wanted more song credits
C	He wanted more royalties.

Question 13 Explanation:

Irons said he was tired of touring and wanted to be in a slower-paced environment.

Question 14

A former member of which band told Eddie Vedder to audition for the fledgling version of Pearl Jam?

A	Red Hot Chili Peppers
B	Audioslave
C	Butthole Surfers

Question 14 Explanation:

Jack Irons, the founding drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, actually joined Pearl Jam for a time, as well.

There are 14 questions to complete.

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