Husker Du Trivia
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- 1.
Which musical genre was Husker Du most associated with?
- A.
Country
- B.
Punk
- C.
Rap
- D.
Rock
Correct Answer
B. Punk -
- 2.
How many members comprised the band Husker Du?
- A.
Three
- B.
Two
- C.
Seven
- D.
Four
Correct Answer
A. Three -
- 3.
On the eve of Husker Du's 1987 tour, what did their manager David Savoy do?
- A.
Sued The Band
- B.
Broke The Instruments
- C.
Canceled The Tour
- D.
Committed Suicide
Correct Answer
D. Committed Suicide -
- 4.
What was the name of Husker Du's 1984 double disc concept album?
- A.
Workbook
- B.
Candy Apple Grey
- C.
Zen Arcade
- D.
Warehouse: Songs And Stories
Correct Answer
C. Zen Arcade -
- 5.
Which band is often mentioned with Husker Du as having changed the course of rock and roll?
- A.
The Kinks
- B.
R.E.M.
- C.
The Vapors
- D.
Midnight Oil
Correct Answer
B. R.E.M. -
- 6.
Husker Du started out covering the material of which band?
- A.
The Ramones
- B.
Elvis Presley
- C.
R.E.M.
- D.
The Kinks
Correct Answer
A. The Ramones -
- 7.
Which legendary guitar player used to play in the groups Husker Du and Sugar?
- A.
Doug Martsch
- B.
Dave Navarro
- C.
Charlie Boell
- D.
Bob Mould
Correct Answer
D. Bob Mould -
- 8.
Which U.S. city was Husker Du formed in?
- A.
Minneapolis, MN
- B.
New York, NY
- C.
Los Angeles, CA
- D.
Phoenix, AZ
Correct Answer
A. Minneapolis, MN -
- 9.
What Danish item inspired the name of the band Husker Du?
- A.
A Guitar Maker
- B.
A Pastry
- C.
A 1950's Board Game
- D.
An Automobile
Correct Answer
C. A 1950's Board Game -
- 10.
What was the name of Husker Du's debut album?
- A.
New Day Rising
- B.
Everything Falls Apart
- C.
Land Speed Record
- D.
Intolerance
Correct Answer
C. Land Speed Record -
- 11.
Grant Hart played which instrument in the band Husker Du?
- A.
Trumpet
- B.
Guitar
- C.
Drums
- D.
Bass
Correct Answer
C. Drums -
- 12.
Bob Mould played which instrument in the band Husker Du?
- A.
Piano
- B.
Bass
- C.
Guitar
- D.
Drums
Correct Answer
C. Guitar -
- 13.
The Foo Fighters covered which Husker Du song?
- A.
I'm Not Interested
- B.
Hare Krishna
- C.
Never Talking To You Again
- D.
New Day Rising
Correct Answer
C. Never Talking To You Again -
- 14.
When the band Husker Du split up, bassist Greg Norton left music altogether to become what?
- A.
An Artist
- B.
A Priest
- C.
A Police Officer
- D.
A Chef
Correct Answer
D. A Chef -
- 15.
Husker Du became one of the first DIY-era American indie bands to do what?
- A.
Land A Major Label Deal
- B.
Win A Grammy
- C.
Record Live Only
- D.
Go Platinum
Correct Answer
A. Land A Major Label Deal -
- 16.
Husker Du covered what song by The Byrds in 1984?
- A.
Have You Seen Her Face?
- B.
Eight Miles High
- C.
Sweet Mary
- D.
One Hundred Years From Now
Correct Answer
B. Eight Miles High -
- 17.
Which of these is not a title to a Husker Du record?
- A.
Zen Arcade
- B.
Divide & Conquer
- C.
Candy Apple Grey
- D.
New Day Rising
Correct Answer
B. Divide & Conquer -
- 18.
What was the first album Husker Du recorded in a studio?
- A.
Eight Miles High
- B.
Land Speed Record
- C.
Metal Circus
- D.
Everything Falls Apart
Correct Answer
D. Everything Falls Apart -
- 19.
Husker Du's debut album "Land Speed Record" had 17 songs and lasted how many minutes?
- A.
26 Minutes
- B.
123 Minutes
- C.
87 Minutes
- D.
11 Minutes
Correct Answer
A. 26 Minutes -
- 20.
Bob Mould of the band Husker Du studied at what Minnesota college?
- A.
St. Olaf College
- B.
St. Cloud State University
- C.
Macalester College
- D.
Carleton College
Correct Answer
C. Macalester College -
- 21.
Husker Du translates to what in Danish?
- A.
Understand You
- B.
The Great Ones
- C.
Rhythm Voice
- D.
Do You Remember?
Correct Answer
D. Do You Remember? -
- 22.
What Elvis Presley song did Husker Du cover?
- A.
Baby I Don't Care
- B.
Blue Hawaii
- C.
Heartbreak Hotel
- D.
Jailhouse Rock
Correct Answer
A. Baby I Don't Care -
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