Dogwatcher's Music Quiz

[Dogwatcher]

It's a mixed bag, but have fun:

1. Name the Scottish band who took their name from the person whose death caused one of the most pivotal events of the 20th Century. Franz Ferdinand

2. Another Scottish band, this one takes their name from a family of movie baddies. The Fratellis

3. What was Radio Bridman's favourite Tv show? Hawaii Five-o

4. Seminal Aussie band which much later shared its named with a 90s US boy band which briefly had its own tv show (the US band that is).

5. Who were the Howling Bells? Waikiki

6. Who did 90s dance collective Sub Sub become? The Doves

7. Who does the Celibate Rifles' name reference? Opposite of Sex Pistols

8. Which band sued Carter USM in the early 90s and why? Rolling Stones, using Ruby Tuesday without permission.
9. Whose premature premonition about James Brown came true at Christmas time in 2006?

10. Who are the only people to take the bus according to the Fatimah Mansions?

11. There ain't no doubt that this 90s singer wore Crocodile Shoes, who was he? Jimmy Nail

12. Silverchair's first name? The show they were launched from? Why'd they change their name? And whose band is now happily using the same name? The Innocent Criminals/ Ben Harper's band/Nomad

13. Who did the Fresh Prince think he could fight, only to find he was totally outclassed? Mike Tyson
14. Who was the mother of the lead singer of 90s Aussie band Tall Tales And True? Why was she famous? Shirley De la Hunty (nee Strickland) Aussie sprinter.

15. What do Shane Crawford and Spiderbait have in common (and it ain't footy)? From Finley

16. TISM asked who the creator of a certain 90s tv show host was....God or the Devil? Who was the host? Sophie Lee

17. Were Mr Floppy reckless or did they want breakfast? Breakfast

18. Who is O'Shea Jackson? Ice Cube

19. With whom did Nick Cave find a 'wonderful world'? Shane McGowan

20. Ministry's hot rod was built by whom? Jesus

21. The name of Joe Strummer's last band? Mescalleros

22. Who's the original member of Public Enemy who was kicked out of the group for being racist? Professor Griff

23. Who provided the Blue Heelers theme song?

24. Is Ice T an East Coast or a West Coast rapper? By popular vote - West Coast

25. What was the song that was recorded in a myriad of different versions as a result of Andrew Denton. A bonus point for anyone who can name the single released by Denton and The Live & Sweaty crew. Stairway to Heaven/As Long As We Beat New Zealand

[BenchedEagle]

It's a mixed bag, but have fun:

1. Name the Scottish band who took their name from the person whose death caused one of the most pivotal events of the 20th Century. Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Assassinated in Sarajevo which caused WW1 to start.

2. Another Scottish band, this one takes their name from a family of movie baddies.

3. What was Radio Bridman's favourite Tv show?

4. Seminal Aussie band which much later shared its named with a 90s US boy band which briefly had its own tv show (the US band that is).

5. Who were the Howling Bells?

6. Who did 90s dance collective Sub Sub become?

7. Who does the Celibate Rifles' name reference?

8. Which band sued Carter USM in the early 90s and why?

9. Whose premature premonition about James Brown came true at Christmas time in 2006?

10. Who are the only people to take the bus according to the Fatimah Mansions?

11. There ain't no doubt that this 90s singer wore Crocodile Shoes, who was he?

12. Silverchair's first name? The show they were launched from? Why'd they change their name? And whose band is now happily using the same name? Innocent Criminals, Ben Harper

13. Who did the Fresh Prince think he could fight, only to find he was totally outclassed?

14. Who was the mother of the lead singer of 90s Aussie band Tall Tales And True? Why was she famous?

15. What do Shane Crawford and Spiderbait have in common (and it ain't footy)? They are all from Finley.

16. TISM asked who the creator of a certain 90s tv show was....God or the Devil? Who was the host? Dylan Lewis on Recovery??

17. Were Mr Floppy reckless or did they want breakfast?

18. Who is O'Shea Jackson? Ice Cube

19. With whom did Nick Cave find a 'wonderful world'?

20. Ministry's hot rod was built by whom?

21. The name of Joe Strummer's last band? the Mesceleros

22. Who's the original member of Public Enemy who was kicked out of the group for being racist?

23. Who provided the Blue Heelers theme song?

24. Is Ice T an East Coast or a West Coast rapper? East Coast

25. What was the song that was recorded in a myriad of different versions as a result of Andrew Denton. A bonus point for anyone who can name the single released by Denton and The Live & Sweaty crew.

[Dogwatcher]

Lizzy -

1) correct
12) You have two of four answers (still require the tv show/why they changed their name)
15) correct
16) incorrect
18) correct
21) correct
24) incorrect

[brod]

20. Jesus
22. Professor Griff
24. West Coast
25. Stairway to heaven

[Dogwatcher]

Brod - all correct except 24.

Not going to have a crack at the bonus question in regards to the Live & Sweaty single?

[brod]

Not sure about the East Coast thing - I admit he was born in New Jersey, but he moved to Crenshaw (LA) before even going to High School.
Just cant think of the name of the single

[Dogwatcher]

Brod - You are right, on Ice T.
He was born East and now lives East.
That's why I'm going with that as the answer.

[brod]

Your quiz, but I dont know how many Crips will say they are from the east Coast??

[Dogwatcher]

Ha ha - true.

[brod]

Ive just looked at lizbeff answers and you said that East Coast was incorrect??
very confuzzed

[Leaping Lindner]

2. Another Scottish band, this one takes their name from a family of movie baddies. - League of Gentlemen

3. What was Radio Bridman's favourite Tv show? - Hawaii Five O

7. Who does the Celibate Rifles' name reference? - Opposite of Sex Pistols

8. Which band sued Carter USM in the early 90s and why? - The Stones for using words from Ruby Tuesday

11. There ain't no doubt that this 90s singer wore Crocodile Shoes, who was he? - Jimmy Nail

14. Who was the mother of the lead singer of 90s Aussie band Tall Tales And True? Why was she famous? - Shirley De La Hunty (Strickland) - Olympian

16. TISM asked who the creator of a certain 90s tv show host was....God or the Devil? Who was the host? Sophie Lee (of Cartoon Corner)

17. Were Mr Floppy reckless or did they want breakfast? - they sung Breakfast to the tune of Reckless - Is that what you mean?

19. With whom did Nick Cave find a 'wonderful world'? - Shane McGowan (He of the teeth and Pogues fame)
24. Is Ice T an East Coast or a West Coast rapper? - I would have said West Coast. He was born in New Jersey but all his recordings were done in the west.

25. (BONUS QUESTION) - Was it "As long as we beat New Zealand" ????

[Dogwatcher]

Ive just looked at lizbeff answers and you said that East Coast was incorrect??
very confuzzed

He originally had "West Coast, Compton represent!". Changed it after I'd said it was incorrect.

[Dogwatcher]

2. Another Scottish band, this one takes their name from a family of movie baddies. - League of Gentlemen

3. What was Radio Bridman's favourite Tv show? - Hawaii Five O

7. Who does the Celibate Rifles' name reference? - Opposite of Sex Pistols

8. Which band sued Carter USM in the early 90s and why? - The Stones for using words from Ruby Tuesday

11. There ain't no doubt that this 90s singer wore Crocodile Shoes, who was he? - Jimmy Nail

14. Who was the mother of the lead singer of 90s Aussie band Tall Tales And True? Why was she famous? - Shirley De La Hunty (Strickland) - Olympian

16. TISM asked who the creator of a certain 90s tv show host was....God or the Devil? Who was the host? Sophie Lee (of Cartoon Corner)

17. Were Mr Floppy reckless or did they want breakfast? - they sung Breakfast to the tune of Reckless - Is that what you mean?

19. With whom did Nick Cave find a 'wonderful world'? - Shane McGowan (He of the teeth and Pogues fame)
24. Is Ice T an East Coast or a West Coast rapper? - I would have said West Coast. He was born in New Jersey but all his recordings were done in the west.

25. (BONUS QUESTION) - Was it "As long as we beat New Zealand" ????

Leaper - I knew you'd like parts of this quiz

2) Incorrect.
3) Correct.
7) Correct.
Correct.
11) Correct.
14) Correct.
16) Correct.
17) Correct.
19) Correct.
24) Correct. (I have the cassingle!)

[Dogwatcher]

Leaper - I reckon if you look into your record collection you'll find the answer to 4. You won't have to look too hard I don't think.

[Leaping Lindner]

2. Another Scottish band, this one takes their name from a family of movie baddies. - League of Gentlemen

3. What was Radio Bridman's favourite Tv show? - Hawaii Five O

7. Who does the Celibate Rifles' name reference? - Opposite of Sex Pistols

8. Which band sued Carter USM in the early 90s and why? - The Stones for using words from Ruby Tuesday

11. There ain't no doubt that this 90s singer wore Crocodile Shoes, who was he? - Jimmy Nail

14. Who was the mother of the lead singer of 90s Aussie band Tall Tales And True? Why was she famous? - Shirley De La Hunty (Strickland) - Olympian

16. TISM asked who the creator of a certain 90s tv show host was....God or the Devil? Who was the host? Sophie Lee (of Cartoon Corner)

17. Were Mr Floppy reckless or did they want breakfast? - they sung Breakfast to the tune of Reckless - Is that what you mean?

19. With whom did Nick Cave find a 'wonderful world'? - Shane McGowan (He of the teeth and Pogues fame)
24. Is Ice T an East Coast or a West Coast rapper? - I would have said West Coast. He was born in New Jersey but all his recordings were done in the west.

25. (BONUS QUESTION) - Was it "As long as we beat New Zealand" ????

Leaper - I knew you'd like parts of this quiz

2) Incorrect.
3) Correct.
7) Correct.
Correct.
11) Correct.
14) Correct.
16) Correct.
17) Correct.
19) Correct.
24) Correct. (I have the cassingle!)

FANTASTIC!!!

#14 would be one of the more obscure references I can think of. I only knew it 'cos a mate interviewed them on 3D (Triple M).

Is #2 The Godfathers ("Cos I Said so" etc)?

[Leaping Lindner]

Leaper - I reckon if you look into your record collection you'll find the answer to 4. You won't have to look too hard I don't think.

My knowledge of Australian bands is fine it's when we are talking US Boy Bands of the 90's that I struggle

[Leaping Lindner]

Leaper - I reckon if you look into your record collection you'll find the answer to 4. You won't have to look too hard I don't think.

My knowledge of Australian bands is fine it's when we are talking US Boy Bands of the 90's that I struggle

PLEASE tell me it's not The Saints

[RustyCage]

13 - Mike Tyson

[Dogwatcher]

PAFC: correct on Mike Tyson.

Leaper - It's not The Saints.

Keep going... you'll go "ahhhhhh, it all makes sense" when you get it...

[zipzap]

6. Who did 90s dance collective Sub Sub become? DOVES