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  • 1. 

    Which musician respected Eddie Vedder but thought Pearl Jam "sucked"?

    • A.

      Tori Amos

    • B.

      Courtney Love

    • C.

      Howie D. From The Backstreet Boys

    • D.

      Kurt Cobain

    Correct Answer
    D. Kurt Cobain
    Explanation
    Kurt Cobain is the correct answer because he respected Eddie Vedder, the lead singer of Pearl Jam, but also expressed his dislike for the band by stating that they "sucked".

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  • 2. 

    Which Pearl Jam album is "Dissident" on?

    • A.

      Vs.

    • B.

      It's Only Available On A Single

    • C.

      Yield

    • D.

      No Code

    Correct Answer
    A. Vs.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Vs." because "Dissident" is a song from Pearl Jam's second studio album, which is titled "Vs." The other options mentioned, such as "It's Only Available On A Single," "Yield," and "No Code," are not the correct albums that "Dissident" is featured on.

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  • 3. 

    How did they come up with the name Temple of the Dog?

    • A.

      They Were Lyrics From Andrew Wood

    • B.

      They Were Lyrics From Billy Corgan

    • C.

      They Were Lyrics From Eddie Vedder

    • D.

      They Were Lyrics From Chris Cornell

    Correct Answer
    A. They Were Lyrics From Andrew Wood
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "They Were Lyrics From Andrew Wood." Temple of the Dog was a musical project formed by Chris Cornell, the lead vocalist of Soundgarden, as a tribute to his friend Andrew Wood, who was the lead vocalist of the band Mother Love Bone. The name "Temple of the Dog" was taken from a line in the lyrics of the song "Man of Golden Words" by Andrew Wood. The project was created to honor Wood's memory and to collaborate with other musicians who were close to him, including members of Pearl Jam.

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  • 4. 

    Which Pearl Jam song states "And I am not about to give thanks or apologize"?

    • A.

      Nothingman

    • B.

      Indifference

    • C.

      Black

    • D.

      Rear View Mirror

    Correct Answer
    D. Rear View Mirror
    Explanation
    "Rear View Mirror" is the correct answer because the lyrics of the song include the line "And I am not about to give thanks or apologize." This line indicates a sense of defiance and refusal to conform or apologize for one's actions or beliefs.

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  • 5. 

    Which two extra songs can be found on the European version of Pearl Jam's "Ten" album?

    • A.

      Hard To Imagine And Dirty Frank

    • B.

      Garden And Dirty Frank

    • C.

      Wash And Last Kiss

    • D.

      Wash And Dirty Frank

    Correct Answer
    D. Wash And Dirty Frank
    Explanation
    The European version of Pearl Jam's "Ten" album includes the songs "Wash" and "Dirty Frank" as extra tracks.

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  • 6. 

    Who was the lead singer in the band Mad Season with Mike McCready?

    • A.

      Scott Weiland

    • B.

      Eddie Vedder

    • C.

      Chris Cornell

    • D.

      Lane Staley

    Correct Answer
    D. Lane Staley
    Explanation
    Lane Staley was the lead singer in the band Mad Season with Mike McCready. Mad Season was a supergroup formed in the 1990s, consisting of members from various well-known bands. Staley, who was also the lead vocalist for Alice in Chains, collaborated with McCready, the guitarist for Pearl Jam, in this side project. Together, they created the band's only studio album, "Above," which was released in 1995. Unfortunately, Staley's struggle with drug addiction led to the band's dissolution, and he tragically passed away in 2002.

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  • 7. 

    In what form did you have to buy Pearl Jam's "Vitalogy" in 1994 in order to get it soonest?

    • A.

      Compact Disc

    • B.

      Cassette

    • C.

      Vinyl Record

    • D.

      All Of These Choices

    Correct Answer
    C. Vinyl Record
    Explanation
    In 1994, if you wanted to get Pearl Jam's "Vitalogy" album as soon as possible, you had to buy it in the form of a Vinyl Record. This suggests that the Vinyl Record format was the quickest and most readily available option for purchasing the album at that time.

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  • 8. 

    Which of Pearl Jam's albums sold almost a million copies in one week?

    • A.

      Nevermind

    • B.

      Vs.

    • C.

      Ten

    • D.

      Yield

    Correct Answer
    B. Vs.
    Explanation
    "Vs." is the correct answer because it is the only album listed that sold almost a million copies in one week. The other albums mentioned, "Nevermind," "Ten," and "Yield," may have sold well, but they did not reach the same level of commercial success as "Vs."

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  • 9. 

    The" Merkinball" single was released to accompany what other CD?

    • A.

      Tool's Aenima

    • B.

      R.E.M.'S Monster

    • C.

      Pearl Jam's Vitalogy

    • D.

      Neil Young's Mirror Ball

    Correct Answer
    D. Neil Young's Mirror Ball
    Explanation
    The "Merkinball" single was released to accompany Neil Young's Mirror Ball CD.

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  • 10. 

    After Mark Arm split from Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament in Green River, what band did he form with Steve Turner?

    • A.

      Tad

    • B.

      Gruntruck

    • C.

      Mudhoney

    • D.

      Seaweed

    Correct Answer
    C. Mudhoney
    Explanation
    After Mark Arm split from Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament in Green River, he formed the band Mudhoney with Steve Turner.

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  • 11. 

    Which current or former members of Pearl Jam were in the 90's group Mother Love Bone?

    • A.

      Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament

    • B.

      Mike McCready, Matt Chamberlain

    • C.

      Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready

    • D.

      Eddie Vedder, Jeff Ament

    Correct Answer
    A. Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament
    Explanation
    Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament were both members of the 90's group Mother Love Bone.

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  • 12. 

    "On a motorbike in the strongest winds" is a line from which Pearl Jam song?

    • A.

      MFC

    • B.

      Rearview Mirror

    • C.

      Off He Goes

    • D.

      Nothingman

    Correct Answer
    C. Off He Goes
    Explanation
    "Off He Goes" is a song by Pearl Jam that contains the line "On a motorbike in the strongest winds." This line refers to the lyrics of the song, suggesting that the protagonist is riding a motorbike in intense or challenging weather conditions.

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  • 13. 

    What decade is the hit single "I Got Id/Long Road" by Pearl Jam from?

    • A.

      Sixties

    • B.

      Seventies

    • C.

      Eighties

    • D.

      Nineties

    Correct Answer
    D. Nineties
    Explanation
    The hit single "I Got Id/Long Road" by Pearl Jam is from the nineties.

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  • 14. 

    What year did Pearl Jam have the hit single "I Got Id/The Long Road" on Epic?

    • A.

      1996

    • B.

      1975

    • C.

      1987

    • D.

      1976

    Correct Answer
    A. 1996
    Explanation
    Pearl Jam had the hit single "I Got Id/The Long Road" on Epic in 1996.

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  • 15. 

    When did Pearl Jam first have a Top 100 Single on the Billboard charts?

    • A.

      1985

    • B.

      1996

    • C.

      1984

    • D.

      1965

    Correct Answer
    B. 1996
    Explanation
    Pearl Jam first had a Top 100 Single on the Billboard charts in 1996. This means that their song entered the list of the 100 most popular songs in the United States during that year. It indicates that their music gained significant mainstream recognition and popularity at that time.

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  • 16. 

    Who is the lead singer of Pearl Jam?

    • A.

      James Hetfield

    • B.

      Eddie Van Halen

    • C.

      Eddie Vedder

    • D.

      Jay Gordon

    Correct Answer
    C. Eddie Vedder
    Explanation
    Eddie Vedder is the lead singer of Pearl Jam. He joined the band in 1990 and has been the frontman ever since. Vedder's distinctive vocal style and emotional performances have become synonymous with the band's sound. He has also been involved in various side projects and collaborations throughout his career, but his role as the lead singer of Pearl Jam remains his most notable and significant contribution to the music industry.

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  • 17. 

    During an MTV "Unplugged" segment, what did Eddie Vedder write on his arm while performing with his band Pearl Jam?

    • A.

      Pro Choice

    • B.

      Pro-Life

    • C.

      Rip

    • D.

      Arm The Homeless

    Correct Answer
    A. Pro Choice
    Explanation
    During the MTV "Unplugged" segment, Eddie Vedder wrote "Pro Choice" on his arm while performing with Pearl Jam. This suggests that he was expressing his support for the pro-choice movement, which advocates for a woman's right to choose whether or not to have an abortion. This action may have been a way for Vedder to use his platform and influence to raise awareness and show his stance on this controversial issue.

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  • 18. 

    Which song did Pearl Jam almost leave off their album "Ten"?

    • A.

      Black

    • B.

      Even Flow

    • C.

      Alive

    • D.

      Jeremy

    Correct Answer
    D. Jeremy
    Explanation
    "Jeremy" was almost left off Pearl Jam's album "Ten."

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  • 19. 

    For whom was the song "Why Go" by Pearl Jam dedicated?

    • A.

      Cindy

    • B.

      Heather

    • C.

      Annie

    • D.

      Beth

    Correct Answer
    B. Heather
  • 20. 

    Out of these four albums, what was the first album Eddie Vedder was heard on?

    • A.

      Ten

    • B.

      Temple Of The Dog

    • C.

      Singles Soundtrack

    • D.

      Alive Single

    Correct Answer
    B. Temple Of The Dog
    Explanation
    Eddie Vedder's first album that he was heard on was "Temple Of The Dog."

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  • 21. 

    Who turned Eddie Vedder on to the Pearl Jam demo?

    • A.

      Flea

    • B.

      Axl Rose

    • C.

      Jack Irons

    • D.

      Chris Cornell

    Correct Answer
    C. Jack Irons
    Explanation
    Jack Irons turned Eddie Vedder on to the Pearl Jam demo.

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  • 22. 

    Eddie Vedder sang with which famous band at their Hall of Fame induction?

    • A.

      The Doors

    • B.

      CCR

    • C.

      The Who

    • D.

      Led Zeppelin

    Correct Answer
    A. The Doors
    Explanation
    Eddie Vedder sang with The Doors at their Hall of Fame induction.

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  • 23. 

    What is the name of the band that Eddie Vedder played drums for while on a small club tour with Mike Watt?

    • A.

      Mono Men

    • B.

      Hovercraft

    • C.

      Mudhoney

    • D.

      Foo Fighters

    Correct Answer
    B. Hovercraft
    Explanation
    Eddie Vedder played drums for the band Hovercraft while on a small club tour with Mike Watt.

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  • 24. 

    What state did Jeff Ament grow up in?

    • A.

      Washington

    • B.

      Montana

    • C.

      New Mexico

    • D.

      Wyoming

    Correct Answer
    B. Montana
    Explanation
    Jeff Ament grew up in Montana.

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  • 25. 

    Which two members of Pearl Jam testified to a Senate sub-committee on a monopolizing ticketing agency?

    • A.

      Eddie And Mike

    • B.

      Jeff And Stone

    • C.

      Dave And Stone

    • D.

      Eddie And Jeff

    Correct Answer
    B. Jeff And Stone
    Explanation
    Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard are the correct answer because they are the two members of Pearl Jam who testified to a Senate sub-committee on a monopolizing ticketing agency.

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  • 26. 

    Where did Eddie Vedder whisk Beth Liebling off to for a secret wedding?

    • A.

      Italy

    • B.

      Hawaii

    • C.

      London

    • D.

      Paris

    Correct Answer
    A. Italy
    Explanation
    Eddie Vedder whisked Beth Liebling off to Italy for a secret wedding.

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  • 27. 

    Which member of Pearl Jam formed a side band called Three Fish?

    • A.

      Jack Irons

    • B.

      Jeff Ament

    • C.

      Stone Gossard

    • D.

      Eddie Vedder

    Correct Answer
    B. Jeff Ament
    Explanation
    Jeff Ament is the correct answer because he is a member of Pearl Jam and he formed a side band called Three Fish. This side project allowed Ament to explore different musical styles and collaborate with other musicians outside of Pearl Jam. It was formed in 1994 and released two albums before disbanding in 2001. Ament's involvement in Three Fish showcases his creativity and versatility as a musician.

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  • 28. 

    Which of the Pearl Jam guys was in the band Eleven?

    • A.

      Stone Gossard

    • B.

      Jeff Ament

    • C.

      Mike McCready

    • D.

      Jack Irons

    Correct Answer
    D. Jack Irons
    Explanation
    Jack Irons was a member of the band Eleven.

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  • 29. 

    Where was Pearl Jam playing the night they found out Kurt Cobain was dead?

    • A.

      Fairfax, VA

    • B.

      New York, NY

    • C.

      Seattle, WA

    • D.

      Atlanta, GA

    Correct Answer
    A. Fairfax, VA
    Explanation
    Pearl Jam was playing in Fairfax, VA the night they found out Kurt Cobain was dead.

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  • 30. 

    On which Pearl Jam single is "Dead Man" the B-side?

    • A.

      Spin The Black Circle

    • B.

      Off He Goes

    • C.

      Immortality

    • D.

      Who You Are

    Correct Answer
    B. Off He Goes
    Explanation
    "Dead Man" is the B-side on the single "Off He Goes" by Pearl Jam. This means that "Off He Goes" is the main track on the single, while "Dead Man" is an additional track on the B-side.

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