Q 01/05

In which Washington town was Nirvana formed in 1987?

A) Aberdeen

B) Seattle

C) Olympia

D) Tacoma

Answer · why

A) Aberdeen

Cobain and Novoselic met at Aberdeen High School and hung around the Melvins' practice space; the town's welcome sign now reads 'Come As You Are'.

Q 02/05

Which of these was NOT one of the band's early names before they settled on Nirvana?

A) Ted Ed Fred

B) Mudhoney

C) Skid Row

D) Pen Cap Chew

Answer · why

B) Mudhoney

Bliss was another; Cobain said he wanted a name 'kind of beautiful or nice and pretty instead of a mean, raunchy punk name'. Mudhoney was a real Seatt...

Q 03/05

The demo tape Cobain gave Novoselic that eventually got the band started was from which earlier project?

A) Scream

B) Sweet 75

C) Fecal Matter

D) The Melvins

Answer · why

C) Fecal Matter

Novoselic took three years to listen to it before suggesting they form a group.

Q 04/05

Nirvana's first single, released on Sub Pop in November 1988, was a cover of which Shocking Blue song?

A) Venus

B) Send Me a Postcard

C) Never Marry a Railroad Man

D) Love Buzz

Answer · why

D) Love Buzz

The band went on to become the first act to sign an extended contract with the Seattle label.

Q 05/05

According to the album sleeve, how much did it cost to record Nirvana's 1989 debut Bleach?

A) About $600

B) About $6,000

C) About $60,000

D) About $250,000

Answer · why

A) About $600

Producer Jack Endino billed 30 hours at $606.17; the money came from Jason Everman, who was credited as guitarist despite not playing on it.