How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Red Hot Chili Peppers, P!nk, Bon Jovi, Coldplay, The White Stripes, Adele, Heather Nova, The Roots, Jamiroquai, Avril Lavigne, Garbage, Macy Gray
They are the ‘2000s Throwback’ artists selected among the 458 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which iconic venue hosted Red Hot Chili Peppers’ first headlining show after opening for U2?
- A Wembley Stadium
- B Slane Castle
- C Madison Square Garden
2. P!nk performed ‘It’s All Your Fault’ during which notable tour?
- A Funhouse Tour
- B Beautiful Trauma World Tour
- C The Truth About Love Tour
3. During which tour did Bon Jovi perform ‘Whole Lot Of Leavin” at Madison Square Garden?
- A Have A Nice Day Tour
- B Slippery When Wet Tour
- C Lost Highway Tour
4. What event featured Coldplay’s performance of ‘Yellow’ as part of the Viva La Vida Tour?
- A MTV Europe Music Awards
- B Coachella Festival
- C MTV World Stage
5. Which festival hosted The White Stripes’ performance of ‘Seven Nation Army’ in 2007?
- A Glastonbury Festival
- B Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
- C Reading Festival
6. At which legendary event did Adele perform ‘Crazy For You’ ?
- A Lollapalooza
- B Montreux Jazz Festival
- C Woodstock
7. Heather Nova performed ‘Gloomy Sunday’ in 2003 at which venue?
- A Hammersmith Apollo
- B The Wiltern
- C Gruenspan in Hamburg
8. Where did The Roots perform ‘Boom’ with Big Daddy Kane and Kool G Rap?
- A Rock the Bells
- B Dave Chappelle’s Block Party
- C Summer Jam
9. In which festival did Jamiroquai perform ‘Travelling Without Moving’ in 2002?
- A Roskilde Festival
- B Montreux Jazz Festival
- C V Festival
10. Avril Lavigne’s ‘Freak Out’ was part of her 2004 concert in which city?
- A Madrid
- B Lisbon
- C Barcelona
11. Garbage’s ‘Shut Your Mouth’ was performed during which festival in 2002?
- A Espárrago Rock
- B Download Festival
- C Primavera Sound
12. Macy Gray performed ‘Oblivion’ at which major jazz festival in 2010?
- A Newport Jazz Festival
- B North Sea Jazz Festival
- C New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Tracklist
1 . Red Hot Chili Peppers . By The Way |
2 . P!nk . It’s All Your Fault |
3 . Bon Jovi . Whole Lot of Leavin’ |
4 . Coldplay . YellowColdplay release ‘Parachutes,’ their debut album featuring ‘Yellow’ and ‘Trouble’ (2000) |
5 . The White Stripes . Seven Nation Army |
6 . Adele . Crazy For You |
7 . Heather Nova . Gloomy Sunday |
8 . The Roots . Boom (w/ Big Daddy Kane)The Roots release ‘The Tipping Point,’ their sixth album (2004) |
9 . Jamiroquai . Travelling Without Moving |
10 . Avril Lavigne . Freak Out |
11 . Garbage . Shut Your Mouth |
12 . Macy Gray . Oblivion |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Red Hot Chili Peppers headlined their first show at Slane Castle in 2003. They had previously opened for U2 at the same location two years earlier, making this event particularly noteworthy for both the band and fans.
2. P!nk’s theatrical and acrobatic performances highlighted her Funhouse Tour. The song ‘It’s All Your Fault’ became a notable part of her setlist during this period, emphasizing her emotional and personal lyrical themes.
3. Bon Jovi included ‘Whole Lot of Leavin” in their Lost Highway Tour setlist. The song, co-written by Jon Bon Jovi, reflects personal challenges faced by guitarist Richie Sambora during its creation.
4. Coldplay’s song ‘Yellow’ was performed as part of a set for MTV World Stage at Saitama Super Arena. Known for its lyrics about devotion, the song became a staple in Coldplay’s performances.
5. The White Stripes’ performance of ‘Seven Nation Army’ at Bonnaroo in 2007 showcased their signature sound. The live rendition captured the intense energy of the band, later leading to admiration across rock music scenes.
6. Adele performed ‘Crazy For You’ at the Montreux Jazz Festival, a venue known for hosting diverse and legendary artists since 1967. Her participation linked her to a storied legacy of eclectic performances.
7. Heather Nova’s live rendition of ‘Gloomy Sunday’ at Gruenspan in Hamburg was part of a series from her 2003 tour. Known for its melancholic tone, the song highlighted her poetic style during live shows.
8. Dave Chappelle’s Block Party brought The Roots to perform ‘Boom’ alongside Big Daddy Kane and Kool G Rap. This collaboration exemplified a fusion of generations within hip-hop in a landmark concert setting.
9. Jamiroquai performed ‘Travelling Without Moving’ at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2002. The festival’s diverse lineup gave a global stage to their funk, acid jazz, and disco-infused sound.
10. Avril Lavigne’s performance of ‘Freak Out’ took place in Madrid during the Under My Skin Tour. This live version from 2004 is documented as part of her creative presentation in Spain.
11. Garbage performed ‘Shut Your Mouth’ at Espárrago Rock 2002. The track’s alternative rock style and lyrics on autonomy were a focal point of their ‘Beautiful Garbage’ tour setlist.
12. North Sea Jazz Festival hosted Macy Gray in 2010, where she performed ‘Oblivion.’ Known for themes of emotional retreat, the song aligned with the festival’s tradition of featuring varied musical narratives.
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