Test Your Foo Fighters Knowledge Quiz
Question 1 |
What was the title of Foo Fighters' second album?
There Is Nothing Left to Lose | |
One by One | |
In Your Honor | |
The Colour and the Shape | |
Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace |
Question 1 Explanation:
Foo Fighters' second album, released in 1997, is titled "The Colour and the Shape."
Question 2 |
Which Foo Fighters album was split between acoustic songs and heavier material?
Wasting Light | |
In Your Honor | |
Concrete and Gold | |
Sonic Highways | |
Medicine at Midnight |
Question 2 Explanation:
"In Your Honor," released in 2005, was a two-disc album with one disc of acoustic songs and one of heavier material.
Question 3 |
Who was the drummer that replaced William Goldsmith during the recording of the second album?
Josh Freese | |
Taylor Hawkins | |
Rami Jaffee | |
Chris Shiflett | |
Nate Mendel |
Question 3 Explanation:
Taylor Hawkins joined Foo Fighters as their drummer after William Goldsmith quit during the recording of "The Colour and the Shape."
Question 4 |
Who was announced as Foo Fighters' new drummer in 2023?
Josh Freese | |
William Goldsmith | |
Taylor Hawkins | |
Franz Stahl | |
Nate Mendel |
Question 4 Explanation:
Josh Freese was announced as the new drummer for Foo Fighters in 2023.
Question 5 |
Which Foo Fighters album was released as the soundtrack to a television miniseries directed by Dave Grohl?
Wasting Light | |
Concrete and Gold | |
Sonic Highways | |
Medicine at Midnight | |
But Here We Are |
Question 5 Explanation:
"Sonic Highways," released in 2014, was the soundtrack to the television miniseries directed by Dave Grohl.
Question 6 |
How many Grammy Awards has Foo Fighters won?
10 | |
12 | |
15 | |
17 | |
19 |
Question 6 Explanation:
Foo Fighters have won 15 Grammy Awards, including Best Rock Album five times.
Question 7 |
What was the name of the album Dave Grohl recorded under the pseudonym Late! in 1992?
Pocketwatch | |
X-Static | |
Foo Fighters | |
Medicine at Midnight | |
But Here We Are |
Question 7 Explanation:
Dave Grohl recorded an album of demos under the pseudonym Late! in 1992, titled "Pocketwatch."
Question 8 |
Who joined Foo Fighters as a guitarist in 1999?
Chris Shiflett | |
Franz Stahl | |
Pat Smear | |
Taylor Hawkins | |
Nate Mendel |
Question 8 Explanation:
Chris Shiflett joined Foo Fighters as a guitarist in 1999, initially as a touring guitarist and later as a full-time member.
Question 9 |
Which band did Dave Grohl help complete their album "Songs for the Deaf"?
Pearl Jam | |
Queens of the Stone Age | |
Soundgarden | |
Nirvana | |
ed Hot Chili Peppers |
Question 9 Explanation:
Dave Grohl helped Queens of the Stone Age complete their album "Songs for the Deaf" in 2002.
Question 10 |
Which single from "One by One" was used by George W. Bush's presidential campaign?
All My Life | |
Times Like These | |
Low | |
Have It All | |
Best of You |
Question 10 Explanation:
George W. Bush's presidential campaign used the single "Times Like These" at rallies.
Question 11 |
Who joined Foo Fighters on stage at their largest non-festival headlining concert in London's Hyde Park in 2006?
Krist Novoselic | |
Eddie Vedder | |
Lemmy | |
Brian May and Roger Taylor | |
John Paul Jones |
Question 11 Explanation:
Motörhead's Lemmy joined Foo Fighters on stage to sing "Shake Your Blood" at their largest non-festival headlining concert in London's Hyde Park in 2006.
Question 12 |
What award did Foo Fighters win for their album "Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace" at the Grammy Awards in 2008?
Album of the Year | |
Best Rock Album | |
Best Alternative Music Album | |
Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical | |
Best Pop Vocal Album |
Question 12 Explanation:
"Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace" won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2008.
Question 13 |
Which Foo Fighters album was recorded entirely in Dave Grohl's garage using only analog equipment?
The Colour and the Shape | |
There Is Nothing Left to Lose | |
Wasting Light | |
One by One | |
Sonic Highways |
Question 13 Explanation:
Foo Fighters recorded "Wasting Light" in Dave Grohl's garage using only analog equipment.
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