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Dan from Romania. Yes, Seattle has officially invaded the old Soviet bloc. Congrats.
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Rhonda from Chicago correctly guessed my favorite Seattle band, and her signed copy will go out shortly. One more left to go, just email me at stephen@stephentow.com if you think you know (…can Charlie Bucket find that golden ticket?).
and it goes to Andrew from New Jersey. Two more books left to give away.
So far, no one has guessed my favorite Seattle band. That being said, I sent Mike from Chicago and Annie from Seattle signed books since they picked the Young Fresh Fellows and the Gits, respectively. Pretty strong choices, I must say.
Pretty simple. The first five people to identify my favorite Seattle band get a free signed copy of The Strangest Tribe mailed to them. (Note: it’s not one of the “big four.”) Email your answer to stephen@stephentow.com. I’m figuring most of you Northwest people already know, so I’m again asking you folks to use your discretion. Thanks much.
Oh, this is just so exciting…
So, the winners are (Michael Scott drumroll, please): Jason from Wisconsin; 5-Track from LA; Kurtiss from Portland (who is in no way, shape, or form Kurtiss Lofstrom from My Eye); Michelle from Montreal; and Chris from Phoenix. Congrats to all!
This quiz will probably be too easy for the Seattle people, so you folks please use your discretion…hint hint, nudge nudge.
Please email your answers to stephen@stephentow.com. For the first five people to get at least 80%, I will happily send you a signed copy of The Strangest Tribe…unless of course you’re a Cowboy fan. Then it’s out of my hands.
1) This band was accused of sounding a lot like Led Zeppelin, especially after it recorded a song called “Incessant Mace,” which bears more than a passing resemblance to “Dazed and Confused.”
a) Nirvana; b) Soundgarden; c) Green River; d) Vexed.
2) This band could arguably be called the first to explore grunge. Its members openly worshipped Iggy Pop and Aerosmith. They would eventually split into Mudhoney and Pearl Jam.
a) Nirvana; b) Soundgarden; c) Green River; d) Vexed.
3) Name the first Nirvana single.
a) “Love Buzz;” b) “Sliver;” c) “Smells Like Teen Spirit;” d) “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection.”
4) This band, preceding grunge, became the first to garner national attention by having their second record, Topsy Turvy, receive a favorable review in Rolling Stone.
a) the Sonics; b) Soundgarden; c) the Young Fresh Fellows; d) Daddy Hate Box.
5) This drummer has played for Skin Yard, Soundgarden, Couch of Sound, and Pearl Jam.
a) Bill Rieflin; b) Neil Peart; c) Ben Francisco; d) Matt Cameron.
6) This band featured legendary producer Jack Endino on guitar.
a) Skin Yard; b) Soundgarden; c) Vexed; d) Nelson.
7) Name the Seattle musician.
a) Jason Avant; b) Joey Kline; c) Jethro Bodine; d) Jayson Werth.
8) Name Nirvana’s full-time drummer prior to Dave Grohl.
a) Chad Channing; b) Greg Gilmore; c) Bill Bruford; d) Buddy Garrity.
9) The best guitar player to come out of Seattle is…
a) Kim Thayil of Soundgarden; b) Jack Endino of Skin Yard; c) Steve Turner of Mudhoney; d) Who fucking cares?
10) This band has remained intact since the grunge era.
a) Mudhoney; b) the Fastbacks; c) Green River; d) the Terry Pendleton Project.
Congrats to our first two winners: Peter from Seattle and Hampton from Everett both scored 100% and are officially “Scenesters” (although they probably won’t want to be called that.)
Take the ”How Well Do You Know Seattle Music?” quiz at the link below. The first five “Scenesters” will receive a signed copy of my book. Instructions are detailed within. Good luck!
This quiz has been throughly semi-tested by our team of researchers (me). So give it a whirl and have fun with it: http://www.gotoquiz.com/which_seattle_band_are_you
