Welcome, rock stars, to the most ‘Nirvanic’ quiz you’ll ever take! Whether you’re ‘In Bloom’ with your knowledge or just want to ‘Come As You Are’, dive into the grunge pool of trivia and see if you can ‘Breed’ some right answers. Remember, it’s all ‘In Utero’ fun, so don’t get ‘Drain(ed) You’ if things seem a bit ‘Bleach(ed)’! Let’s ‘Dive’ right in!
1. Who founded the band Nirvana?
2. What year was the band formed?
3. Which song propelled Nirvana into mainstream popularity from their “Nevermind” album?
4. Who was the band’s first drummer?
5. Which album was produced by Steve Albini?
6. In what city did Nirvana play their last concert?
7. What’s the name of the B-side collection released by Nirvana in 1992?
8. Which Nirvana song was recorded in just one take?
9. Who directed the music video for “Heart-Shaped Box”?
10. Which song features the lyrics “I miss the comfort in being sad”?
11. Which famous musician played second guitar during Nirvana’s “Unplugged” concert?
12. What is the name of the 2004 box set that offers an extensive collection of Nirvana material?
13. Which song’s title was inspired by a deodorant brand?
14. Which city did Nirvana originally hail from?
15. Which David Bowie song did Nirvana cover in their “MTV Unplugged” set?
16. What record label first signed Nirvana?
17. Which single from “In Utero” features a sculpture of anatomical models on its cover?
18. What unique string instrument did Krist Novoselic play during “MTV Unplugged”?
19. Which band’s member, Jason Everman, briefly played second guitar for Nirvana?
20. Kurt Cobain often used a left-handed version of which guitar model?
21. What did Kurt Cobain cite as a major influence on Nirvana’s music from the punk rock scene?
22. Who played drums on the album “Bleach”?
23. What Beatles song did Nirvana cover in some live performances?
24. Which Nirvana song’s video featured cheerleaders in anarchy A-symbols?
25. Who became Nirvana’s permanent drummer in 1990?
26. Which song did Nirvana play during their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
27. Who sang lead vocals on “Marigold”, a B-side to the “Heart-Shaped Box” single?
28. What was the name of the club where Nirvana played their first show?
29. Which song contains the lyric, “I’m so ugly, that’s okay, ’cause so are you”?
30. Who played cello on the “Unplugged” version of “Something in the Way”?
31. In what year did “Nevermind” knock Michael Jackson’s “Dangerous” off the top spot on the charts?
32. Who took the iconic underwater photo for the “Nevermind” album cover?
33. Which Lead Belly song did Nirvana cover for “Unplugged”?
34. Kurt Cobain once described Nirvana’s music as a cross between which two bands?
35. Which Nirvana song was inspired by an anti-deodorant movement?
36. Which movie featured “Something in the Way” in its soundtrack?
37. Who did the cover art for “Incesticide”?
38. What was the original name of “Big Long Now”, a track from the “Bleach” sessions?
39. What’s the opening track on “In Utero”?
40. Which song from “Nevermind” is instrumental?
41. What’s the title of the song written as a tribute to Kurt Cobain by R.E.M.?
42. Which television show did Nirvana perform on in 1992 that boosted their career significantly?
43. Which band did Krist Novoselic form after Nirvana’s end?
44. How many tracks are on the album “Bleach”?
45. Which record label did Nirvana sign with for the release of “Nevermind”?
46. In what year did Nirvana receive their first Grammy award?
47. Kurt Cobain’s famous green cardigan worn during the “MTV Unplugged” concert was auctioned off for how much in 2019?
48. Which British band covered “Come As You Are” in 1995?
49. What was the working title for “In Utero”?
50. Who did Kurt Cobain write “About a Girl” for?
Final Words
Thanks for rocking out with us on this trivia trip! If your brain’s hungry for more tantalizing tidbits, don’t forget to check out Trivia Bliss’s other quizzes, including a quizzes all about ’90s music, classic rock, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, and punk rock. Every quiz is a new adventure waiting to be explored!
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