Ultimate Paul Weller Trivia Quiz – Test Your Knowledge of the Modfather

Paul Weller, known as the Modfather, has left an indelible mark on British rock music, from his days with The Jam and The Style Council to his acclaimed solo career. Test your knowledge of his music, career, and iconic moments with this ultimate 12-question trivia quiz!

Question 1:

Which band did Paul Weller first gain fame with?
A) The Style Council
B) The Jam
C) The Who
D) The Kinks

Question 2:

What was The Jam’s debut album called?
A) All Mod Cons
B) In the City
C) Sound Affects
D) Setting Sons

Question 3:

Which hit single by The Jam reached number one in the UK charts in 1980?
A) “Going Underground”
B) “Town Called Malice”
C) “Start!”
D) “That’s Entertainment”

Question 4:

Paul Weller formed The Style Council in which year?
A) 1979
B) 1983
C) 1985
D) 1987

Question 5:

Which of the following is NOT a solo album by Paul Weller?
A) Wild Wood
B) Stanley Road
C) Heavy Soul
D) Sound of the Jam

Question 6:

Paul Weller is often referred to by what nickname?
A) The Modfather
B) The Rocker King
C) The British Beat
D) The Soul Pioneer

Question 7:

Which Paul Weller solo song begins with the lyrics: “Sunlight on the back of your head”?
A) “You Do Something to Me”
B) “Wild Wood”
C) “Broken Stones”
D) “Peacock Suit”

Question 8:

What instrument is Paul Weller primarily known for playing?
A) Drums
B) Guitar
C) Bass
D) Keyboard

Question 9:

Which Style Council song became a hit about social injustice in the UK?
A) “Long Hot Summer”
B) “My Ever Changing Moods”
C) “Walls Come Tumbling Down”
D) “Shout to the Top!”

Question 10:

Which Paul Weller album includes the hit single “Peacock Suit”?
A) Stanley Road
B) Wild Wood
C) Heavy Soul
D) 22 Dreams

Question 11:

Paul Weller was a prominent figure in which UK music movement?
A) Punk Rock
B) Mod Revival
C) Britpop
D) New Wave

Question 12:

Which Jam song contains the line: “And the summer’s here again”?
A) “Going Underground”
B) “The Eton Rifles”
C) “That’s Entertainment”
D) “Start!”

Scoring:

• 10–12 Correct: Paul Weller Expert – You know the Modfather inside and out!
• 7–9 Correct: Paul Weller Fanatic – Great knowledge, but there’s more to explore.
• 4–6 Correct: Getting There – You know some hits, but time to dive deeper into his catalog.
• 0–3 Correct: New Listener – Time to discover the legendary music of Paul Weller!

✅ Correct Answers:

1. B) The Jam
2. B) In the City
3. A) Going Underground
4. B) 1983
5. D) Sound of the Jam
6. A) The Modfather
7. B) Wild Wood
8. B) Guitar
9. C) Walls Come Tumbling Down
10. C) Heavy Soul
11. B) Mod Revival
12. C) That’s Entertainment