Radiohead Quiz with 10 Questions

Welcome to the Radiohead Quiz, where you can test your knowledge of one of the most innovative and influential bands in alternative rock history! Radiohead’s unique sound, thought-provoking lyrics, and experimental approach to music have earned them a dedicated global fanbase. This quiz will take you on a journey through their iconic albums, from the haunting melodies of “OK Computer” to the introspective beauty of “Kid A” and beyond. Test your familiarity with the band’s members, including Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O’Brien, and Philip Selway, and their musical evolution over the years. Whether you’re a devoted Radiohead enthusiast or a curious listener looking to explore their discography, this quiz will challenge you to unravel the complexities of their artistry. So, get ready to dive into the world of Radiohead and let their mesmerizing tunes guide you through this mind-bending and soul-stirring quiz!

Radiohead Quiz -1

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Question 1

What was the song 'Fog' originally known as?

A	In the Land of the Tree People
B	Planet Xerox
C	Alligators in New York Sewers
D	Gayface

Question 1 Explanation:

They played this song on the road in sketch form before they recorded and renamed it. A more recent live version has popped up on an import disc where it's listed as 'Fog (again)' but it's the original (and preferred) piano ballad arrangement.

Question 2

What key is 'Creep' in?

A	A
B	G
C	F sharp minor
D	H minor

Question 2 Explanation:

The chord progression throughout is: G, B, C, Cm looped. Ed plays the clean parts during the verses with his Rickenbacker (through a Mesa Boogie amp with plenty of chorus). Jonny comes in just before the choruses with that famous 'chainsaw' effect before going mental with loads of distortion belting out of his small Fender tranny amp. In the video Thom is also playing guitar but performing live he's hands free so he can concentrate more on the whimpering and drooling.

Question 3

Which of the following songs has finally been released officially?

A	Namby Pamby
B	True Love Waits
C	Lift
D	Big Boots

Question 4

Which computer's logo appears on a few of Thom Yorke's guitars?

A	Xerox Alto's
B	Dell's
C	Apple's
D	Amiga Inc.'s

Question 5

Thom's voice has changed considerably since their debut 'Pablo Honey'. When the band perform older songs in their recent tour, how does Thom sing them?

A	Sings them all in a dull flat monotone.
B	He gets Jonny to sing them. He once said 'Jonny has the voice of a crying angel'.
C	He sings them in his new slavering whimpering off-key warble.
D	Sings them exactly how they were recorded - very strong and clear sounding.

Question 5 Explanation:

The correct answer was He sings them in his new slavering whimpering off-key warble.

Question 6

Which unreleased song has the following line: 'you'll go to hell for what your dirty mind is thinking'?

A	Follow Me Around
B	Big ideas (don't get any) or 'Nude'
C	Man-O-War
D	I Promise

Question 7

Name another indie band that came from Oxford that emerged around the same time as Radiohead.

A	The Eagles
B	Paul McCartney and Wings
C	Supergrass
D	The Kinks

Question 8

How did they achieve that computerized voice on the track 'Fitter Happier'?

A	It's Jonny speaking through a Vocoder
B	They used a program on a Mac called 'Simpletext'
C	It's the voice of Christopher Hawkins
D	It's from a computer game called 'Sonic the Plumber'