Pearl Jam Quiz -3 (Ultimate) – 14 Questions
Pearl Jam Quiz – 3
Question 1 |
Which president did Pearl Jam vehemently oppose?
Bill Clinton | |
Barack Obama | |
George W. Bush |
Question 1 Explanation:
During his term, the band constantly spoke out against Bush's policies.
Question 2 |
The band decided not to make any music videos for which album?
"Backspacer" | |
"Vs." | |
"Riot Act" |
Question 2 Explanation:
The band didn't make any music videos for "Vs.," because the members were afraid their videos would overshadow their music.
Question 3 |
What was the band's first tentative name?
Morgan Freeman | |
Tom Cruise | |
Mookie Blaylock |
Question 3 Explanation:
Mookie Blaylock is the name of a retired NBA player.
Question 4 |
What was the name of the band made of bandmates from Pearl Jam and Soundgarden?
Mad Season | |
Temple of the Dog | |
Bam Bam |
Question 4 Explanation:
Temple of the Dog had a few hits of its own, thanks in part to the band's star power.
Question 5 |
The band refused to make a video for which hit song?
"Alive" | |
"Jeremy" | |
"Black" |
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 |
Why did Jack Irons leave Pearl Jam?
He wanted more royalties. | |
He wanted more song credits | |
He was tired of touring. |
Question 6 Explanation:
Irons said he was tired of touring and wanted to be in a slower-paced environment.
Question 7 |
What other band does drummer Matt Cameron still play with?
Pond | |
Skin Yard | |
Soundgarden |
Question 7 Explanation:
He is also the drummer for Soundgarden, another band that had great success in the 1990s.
Question 8 |
The band members frequently refer to which band as one of their major influences?
The Beatles | |
The Who | |
The Rolling Stones |
Question 8 Explanation:
They emulated some of the jangling guitars and impenetrable lyrics of The Who.
Question 9 |
Which corporation did Pearl Jam famously boycott?
Monsanto | |
StubHub | |
Ticketmaster |
Question 9 Explanation:
The band argued against the Ticketmaster's monopolization of concert venues.
Question 10 |
What is Eddie Vedder's favorite sport?
basketball | |
golf | |
football |
Question 10 Explanation:
He is a well-documented hoops junkie.
Question 11 |
A former member of which band told Eddie Vedder to audition for the fledgling version of Pearl Jam?
Butthole Surfers | |
Red Hot Chili Peppers | |
Audioslave |
Question 11 Explanation:
Jack Irons, the founding drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, actually joined Pearl Jam for a time, as well.
Question 12 |
At which baseball field did the band debut its song "Lightning Bolt"?
Wrigley Field | |
Yankee Stadium | |
Fenway Park |
Question 12 Explanation:
They played the song two nights in a row at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Question 13 |
What year did Pearl Jam form?
1990 | |
1991 | |
1989 |
Question 13 Explanation:
The band assembled in 1990 in Seattle, ground zero for grunge.
Question 14 |
What is the band's highest ranking song?
"Jeremy" | |
"Last Kiss" | |
"Sirens" |
Question 14 Explanation:
"Last Kiss," which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard charts, is actually a cover of a 1961 song by Wayne Cochran.
There are 14 questions to complete.
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cool quiz…pretty easy though