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Nirvana Quiz

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Questions and answers about Nirvana

  • What was Nirvana's first album called?

    Nirvana's first album, released in 1989, was called "Bleach."

    • Bleach
    • Nevermind
    • In Utero
    • MTV Unplugged in New York

  • Which of Nirvana's albums is considered their breakthrough album?

    Nirvana's second album, released in 1991, is considered their breakthrough album. It was a huge commercial success and helped to popularize alternative rock music.

    • Nevermind
    • Bleach
    • In Utero
    • MTV Unplugged in New York

  • Who was the lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana?

    Kurt Cobain was the lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana. He wrote most of the band's songs and was a major force in the development of the grunge music movement of the early 1990s.

    • Kurt Cobain
    • Dave Grohl
    • Krist Novoselic
    • Chad Channing

  • Which band did Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl go on to form after Nirvana disbanded?

    Dave Grohl went on to form the Foo Fighters after Nirvana disbanded. The Foo Fighters have been very successful in their own right, with several hit albums and numerous awards.

    • Foo Fighters
    • Pearl Jam
    • Soundgarden
    • Alice in Chains

  • What was the name of Nirvana's last studio album, released in 1993?

    Nirvana's last studio album, released in 1993, was called "In Utero." It was a critical and commercial success, although it was overshadowed by the band's previous album, "Nevermind."

    • In Utero
    • Bleach
    • Nevermind
    • MTV Unplugged in New York

  • In which city did Nirvana form?

    Nirvana formed in the city of Aberdeen, Washington, in the United States.

    • Aberdeen, Washington
    • Seattle, Washington
    • Portland, Oregon
    • San Francisco, California

  • Who was the bassist of Nirvana?

    Krist Novoselic was the bassist of Nirvana. He was a founding member of the band and played on all of their studio albums.

    • Krist Novoselic
    • Dave Grohl
    • Pat Smear
    • Mike Inez

  • Which influential punk band did Kurt Cobain cite as a major influence on his music?

    The punk band that Kurt Cobain cited as a major influence on his music was the Melvins. The Melvins were a band from Aberdeen, Washington, which is where Cobain grew up.

    • The Melvins
    • Sex Pistols
    • Black Flag
    • The Ramones

  • What was the name of the MTV Unplugged session that Nirvana performed in 1993?

    The name of the MTV Unplugged session that Nirvana performed in 1993 was "MTV Unplugged in New York". It was recorded on November 18, 1993, and broadcast on December 16, 1993, on MTV.

    • MTV Unplugged in New York
    • Acoustic Nirvana
    • Unplugged Sessions
    • The Nirvana Experience

  • Which song from "Nevermind" won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1992?

    The song from "Nevermind" that won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1992 was "Smells Like Teen Spirit". The song was a huge commercial success for Nirvana and helped to popularize the grunge music genre.

    • Smells Like Teen Spirit
    • Come as You Are
    • Lithium
    • In Bloom

  • What was the title of the documentary film about Kurt Cobain that was released in 2015?

    The title of the documentary film about Kurt Cobain that was released in 2015 was "Montage of Heck". The film was directed by Brett Morgen and featured previously unreleased home movies, recordings, and artwork created by Cobain.

    • Montage of Heck
    • Kurt Cobain: The Last Days
    • Cobain: A Life in Music
    • Nirvana: Behind the Music

  • What was the name of Kurt Cobain's wife?

    Kurt Cobain's wife was Courtney Love. The couple met in 1990 and were married in 1992. They had one child together, a daughter named Frances Bean Cobain.

    • Courtney Love
    • Juliette Lewis
    • Gwen Stefani
    • Courtney Cox

  • Which popular 90s movie soundtrack did Nirvana contribute a song to?

    Nirvana contributed a song to the soundtrack of the 1992 movie "Singles".

    • Singles
    • Pulp Fiction
    • Jurassic Park
    • The Lion King

  • Which Nirvana song was famously covered by Miley Cyrus in 2015?

    Miley Cyrus famously covered Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" during her 2015 "Backyard Sessions".

    • Smells Like Teen Spirit
    • Come As You Are
    • Heart-Shaped Box
    • All Apologies

  • What was the title of Nirvana's first major label single, released in 1991?

    The title of Nirvana's first major label single, released in 1991, was "Smells Like Teen Spirit".

    • Smells Like Teen Spirit
    • Come As You Are
    • Heart-Shaped Box
    • Lithium

  • Which Nirvana song features the lyric "Here we are now, entertain us"?

    The Nirvana song that features the lyric "Here we are now, entertain us" is "Smells Like Teen Spirit".

    • Smells Like Teen Spirit
    • Come As You Are
    • Heart-Shaped Box
    • All Apologies

  • What was the name of the record label that released "Bleach" in 1989?

    The name of the record label that released "Bleach" in 1989 was Sub Pop.

    • Sub Pop
    • Warner Bros.
    • Sony Music
    • Capitol Records

  • Which Nirvana album was released after Kurt Cobain's death in 1994?

    The Nirvana album that was released after Kurt Cobain's death in 1994 was "MTV Unplugged in New York".

    • Nevermind
    • In Utero
    • Bleach
    • MTV Unplugged in New York

  • What was the name of Kurt Cobain's hometown?

    Kurt Cobain was born and raised in Aberdeen, Washington, a small town in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.

    • Aberdeen
    • Seattle
    • Portland
    • Spokane

  • Which of Kurt Cobain's hobbies was documented in the book "Journals"?

    "Journals" is a book that features a collection of Kurt Cobain's personal journals, drawings, and song lyrics. One of his hobbies documented in the book is drawing, which he often did to express his emotions and ideas.

    • Drawing
    • Playing video games
    • Surfing
    • Cooking

  • What was the name of the band that Kurt Cobain formed with his high school friend Krist Novoselic?

    Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic formed several bands together before eventually settling on the name Nirvana. One of the earlier bands they played in together was called Fecal Matter.

    • Fecal Matter
    • The Melvins
    • Soundgarden
    • Pearl Jam

  • Which Nirvana song was used in a popular TV commercial for a video game in 2021?

    In 2021, the Nirvana song "Heart-Shaped Box" was used in a TV commercial for the video game "Deathloop".

    • Heart-Shaped Box
    • Come as You Are
    • Lithium
    • In Bloom

  • What was the name of the recording studio where Nirvana recorded "Nevermind"?

    "Nevermind", Nirvana's breakthrough album, was recorded at Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California. The album was produced by Butch Vig and was released in 1991.

    • Electric Lady Studios
    • Air Studios
    • Ocean Way Recording
    • Sound City Studios

  • Who directed the music video for "Smells Like Teen Spirit"?

    The music video for "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was directed by Samuel Bayer.

    • Samuel Bayer
    • David Fincher
    • Spike Jonze
    • Michel Gondry

  • What was the name of the child that Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love had together?

    The name of Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love's daughter was Frances Bean Cobain.

    • Frances Bean Cobain
    • Heather Cobain
    • Cassidy Cobain
    • Lydia Cobain

  • Which feminist punk band did Kurt Cobain cite as a major influence on Nirvana's music?

    Kurt Cobain cited the feminist punk band Bikini Kill as a major influence on Nirvana's music.

    • Bikini Kill
    • The Runaways
    • L7
    • Sleater-Kinney

  • Which alternative rock band did Nirvana cover on their "MTV Unplugged" session, leading to renewed popularity for the band?

    Nirvana covered the alternative rock band The Meat Puppets on their "MTV Unplugged" session, leading to renewed popularity for the band.

    • The Meat Puppets
    • Pixies
    • Dinosaur Jr.
    • Sonic Youth

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About Nirvana

Nirvana was an American rock band formed in 1987 in Aberdeen, Washington, by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic. They rose to fame in the early 1990s as part of the Seattle grunge music scene, which also included bands such as Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. The band's sound was characterized by its heavy, distorted guitar riffs, angsty lyrics, and Cobain's distinctive singing style.

Nirvana's breakthrough album, "Nevermind," was released in 1991 and featured the hit single "Smells Like Teen Spirit." The album went on to sell over 30 million copies worldwide and is considered one of the most influential albums in rock history. Nirvana's success helped bring the grunge scene into the mainstream and paved the way for other alternative rock bands to achieve commercial success.

Despite their relatively short career, Nirvana's impact on music was significant. Cobain's songwriting and raw, emotional delivery resonated with a generation of disillusioned youth, and the band's anti-establishment message and DIY aesthetic helped to define the ethos of the grunge movement. Cobain's tragic death in 1994, at the age of 27, only added to the band's mystique and cemented their status as one of the most important rock bands of all time.

Some of Nirvana's most famous songs include "Come As You Are," "Lithium," and "In Bloom." The band's music has influenced countless artists across a range of genres and continues to be celebrated and analyzed by music fans and critics alike.