Report a question What’s wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. How Deep is Your Nirvana Band Knowledge? From the gritty clubs of Seattle to global rock stardom, Nirvana revolutionized music in the 1990s with raw lyrics and unforgettable riffs. This 25-question quiz digs deep into this band and the era that defined a generation. 1 / 15 1. What was Kurt Cobain’s birthdate? February 20, 1967 February 21, 1968 April 20, 1967 December 20, 1965 Cobain was born in Aberdeen, Washington, on February 20, 1967. Cobain was born in Aberdeen, Washington, on February 20, 1967. 2 / 15 2. What was Nirvana’s debut studio album, released in 1989? Nevermind In Utero Bleach Incesticide Recorded for $606 with producer Jack Endino, Bleach was Nirvana’s first album under Sub Pop Records. Recorded for $606 with producer Jack Endino, Bleach was Nirvana’s first album under Sub Pop Records. 3 / 15 3. Who was Nirvana’s drummer on Bleach before Dave Grohl joined? Chad Channing Dan Peters Aaron Burckhard Dale Crover Chad Channing played drums on Bleach but left in 1990; Dave Grohl joined later that year. Chad Channing played drums on Bleach but left in 1990; Dave Grohl joined later that year. 4 / 15 4. Which song’s music video features Nirvana playing in a high school gym with cheerleaders? Come as You Are Smells Like Teen Spirit In Bloom Lithium Directed by Samuel Bayer, the video became an anthem for Generation X. Directed by Samuel Bayer, the video became an anthem for Generation X. 5 / 15 5. What was Nirvana’s final studio album before Kurt Cobain’s death? Nevermind In Utero MTV Unplugged in New York From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah Produced by Steve Albini in 1993, In Utero was their last studio release. Produced by Steve Albini in 1993, In Utero was their last studio release. 6 / 15 6. Which song opens with the line, “…, bring your friends”? Lithium Smells Like Teen Spirit Heart-Shaped Box Rape Me The iconic opening line sets the tone for the band’s most famous track. The iconic opening line sets the tone for the band’s most famous track. 7 / 15 7. Who originally wrote The Man Who Sold the World, covered by Nirvana in their MTV Unplugged set? David Bowie Kurt Cobain Iggy Pop Lou Reed Bowie’s 1970 song was reimagined by Nirvana in their 1993 acoustic performance. Bowie’s 1970 song was reimagined by Nirvana in their 1993 acoustic performance. 8 / 15 8. Which Nirvana single includes the lyric, “I’m so lonely, but that’s okay”? Sliver Lithium Dumb About a Girl The line appears in Lithium. The lyrocs are “ I’m so lonely but that’s okay I shaved my head. And I’m not sad…” The line appears in Lithium. The lyrocs are “ I’m so lonely but that’s okay I shaved my head. And I’m not sad…” 9 / 15 9. What instrument did Krist Novoselic primarily play in Nirvana? Drums Guitar Bass Keyboard Novoselic co-founded the band and played bass throughout their career. Novoselic co-founded the band and played bass throughout their career. 10 / 15 10. Which album features the song All Apologies? Nevermind In Utero Bleach Incesticide All Apologies was the closing track on In Utero and later released as a single. All Apologies was the closing track on In Utero and later released as a single. 11 / 15 11. When was the Smells Like Teen Spirit released? In 1991 In 1992 In 1993 In 1994 Smells Like Teen Spirit is the opening track and lead single from the band’s second album, Nevermind (1991) Smells Like Teen Spirit is the opening track and lead single from the band’s second album, Nevermind (1991) 12 / 15 12. Which band member wrote the majority of Nirvana’s lyrics? Dave Grohl Kurt Cobain Krist Novoselic Pat Smear Cobain was the primary songwriter and lyricist for the band. Cobain was the primary songwriter and lyricist for the band. 13 / 15 13. What was the name of album released in 1991? Blew Hormoaning Love Buzz Nevermind “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, “Come as You Are”, “Lithium” and “In Bloom”, are the commercially released singles from the band’s second album and major label debut, Nevermind, released in 1991. “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, “Come as You Are”, “Lithium” and “In Bloom”, are the commercially released singles from the band’s second album and major label debut, Nevermind, released in 1991. 14 / 15 14. Which producer worked on Nevermind? Steve Albini Butch Vig Jack Endino Scott Litt Vig’s polished production helped Nevermind achieve mainstream success. Vig’s polished production helped Nevermind achieve mainstream success. 15 / 15 15. What does the Incesticide album primarily consist of? New studio tracks B-sides and rarities Live recordings Acoustic versions Released in 1992, Incesticide compiled unreleased tracks and singles. Released in 1992, Incesticide compiled unreleased tracks and singles. Share this quiz if you like it. LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte Restart quiz By WordPress Quiz plugin Post navigation How Well Do You Know Tom Hanks?How Well Do You Know Texas?
