Q 01/05

Arctic Monkeys formed in which English city?

A) Sheffield

B) Manchester

C) Leeds

D) Liverpool

Answer · why

A) Sheffield

Turner's rapid-fire lyrics are sung in a distinctive local accent the band became famous for.

Q 02/05

Who is the band's lead singer and guitarist?

A) Miles Kane

B) Alex Turner

C) Jamie Cook

D) Nick O'Malley

Answer · why

B) Alex Turner

He was initially reluctant to sing, but took the role because he had 'a thing for words'.

Q 03/05

Who is the band's drummer?

A) Jamie Cook

B) Andy Nicholson

C) Matt Helders

D) James Ford

Answer · why

C) Matt Helders

He and Turner were neighbours and close friends growing up.

Q 04/05

In which year did the band form?

A) 1998

B) 2000

C) 2001

D) 2002

Answer · why

D) 2002

They played their first gig the following June.

Q 05/05

Which co-founder left the band in 2006, shortly after the debut album?

A) Andy Nicholson

B) Jamie Cook

C) Nick O'Malley

D) Matt Helders

Answer · why

A) Andy Nicholson

He said he couldn't deal with the band's fame and success over the previous six months.

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