Faith No More Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In what year was Faith No More originally formed under the name Sharp Young Men?
A. 1977
B. 1979
C. 1981
D. 1983
Answer: B. 1979
Q2. What was the original name of the band before it became Faith No Man in 1982?
A. Faith No More
B. The Man and His Band
C. Sharp Young Men
D. No Faith Required
Answer: C. Sharp Young Men
Q3. Why did the band change its name to Faith No More in September 1983?
A. To honor a religious figure
B. To signify the departure of vocalist Mike Morris, known as “The Man”
C. As a reference to their first single
D. Following a suggestion from their manager
Answer: B. To signify the departure of vocalist Mike Morris, known as “The Man”
Q4. Who are the three longest-serving members of Faith No More, present since the band’s inception?
A. Billy Gould, Mike Bordin, and Roddy Bottum
B. Mike Patton, Jon Hudson, and Roddy Bottum
C. Chuck Mosley, Jim Martin, and Mike Bordin
D. Trey Spruance, Dean Menta, and Billy Gould
Answer: A. Billy Gould, Mike Bordin, and Roddy Bottum
Q5. Which future Hole frontwoman briefly served as a vocalist for Faith No More in the early 1980s?
A. Kathleen Hanna
B. Courtney Love
C. Kim Gordon
D. Shirley Manson
Answer: B. Courtney Love
Q6. When did Chuck Mosley join Faith No More as lead vocalist?
A. 1981
B. 1982
C. 1983
D. 1987
Answer: C. 1983
Q7. What was Faith No More’s debut studio album, released independently via Mordam Records?
A. Introduce Yourself
B. We Care a Lot
C. The Real Thing
D. Angel Dust
Answer: B. We Care a Lot
Q8. Which label signed Faith No More in late 1986, leading to the release of their second album?
A. Slash Records
B. Reprise Records
C. Mordam Records
D. Warner Bros.
Answer: A. Slash Records
Q9. What was the primary reason cited for firing Chuck Mosley from Faith No More in 1988?
A. Creative differences with the guitarist
B. His constant drinking and erratic onstage behavior
C. A dispute over royalties
D. Pressure from the record label
Answer: B. His constant drinking and erratic onstage behavior
Q10. From which band did Faith No More recruit Mike Patton as their new vocalist in January 1989?
A. Fantômas
B. Tomahawk
C. Mr. Bungle
D. Dead Cross
Answer: C. Mr. Bungle
Q11. How quickly did Mike Patton write the lyrics for Faith No More’s album The Real Thing after joining the band?
A. Two months
B. Six months
C. One year
D. Two weeks
Answer: D. Two weeks
Q12. Which Faith No More single from The Real Thing achieved top 10 status on the Billboard Hot 100 and heavy MTV rotation in 1990?
A. From Out of Nowhere
B. Epic
C. Falling to Pieces
D. War Pigs
Answer: B. Epic
Q13. What controversial element in the “Epic” music video drew criticism from animal rights activists?
A. A brief clip of a fish flopping out of water
B. A staged fight scene
C. Simulated violence against a doll
D. Use of fireworks indoors
Answer: A. A brief clip of a fish flopping out of water
Q14. At which major awards show did Faith No More perform “Epic” in September 1990?
A. Grammy Awards
B. MTV Video Music Awards
C. American Music Awards
D. Brit Awards
Answer: B. MTV Video Music Awards
Q15. What cover song from The Real Thing was included on non-vinyl releases and became a fan favorite?
A. Easy
B. Midnight Cowboy theme
C. War Pigs
D. The Perfect Crime
Answer: C. War Pigs
Q16. Which Faith No More album, released in 1992, is often hailed as one of the most influential metal records of all time?
A. King for a Day… Fool for a Lifetime
B. Album of the Year
C. Sol Invictus
D. Angel Dust
Answer: D. Angel Dust
Q17. Why did guitarist Jim Martin leave Faith No More after the Angel Dust tour in 1993?
A. He wanted to pursue a solo career
B. Conflicts over the band’s experimental direction, which he called “gay disco”
C. A financial dispute
D. Health issues
Answer: B. Conflicts over the band’s experimental direction, which he called “gay disco”
Q18. Which single from Angel Dust reached number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart?
A. A Small Victory
B. Everything’s Ruined
C. Midlife Crisis
D. Easy
Answer: C. Midlife Crisis
Q19. What Commodores cover from Angel Dust became a surprise hit in several countries?
A. Brick House
B. Easy
C. Three Times a Lady
D. Sail On
Answer: B. Easy
Q20. Who temporarily replaced Jim Martin on guitar for the recording of King for a Day… Fool for a Lifetime in 1995?
A. Jon Hudson
B. Dean Menta
C. Trey Spruance
D. Geordie Walker
Answer: C. Trey Spruance
Q21. Which Faith No More album from 1997 was their only one to debut at number one in Australia?
A. Angel Dust
B. Album of the Year
C. The Real Thing
D. Introduce Yourself
Answer: B. Album of the Year
Q22. What unique inspiration did the video for “Last Cup of Sorrow” from Album of the Year draw from?
A. A horror movie classic
B. A James Bond film
C. Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo
D. A sci-fi novel
Answer: C. Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo
Q23. On what date in 1998 did Faith No More officially announce their breakup?
A. January 1
B. April 20
C. July 4
D. December 31
Answer: B. April 20
Q24. What was the name of Faith No More’s reunion tour announced in 2009?
A. The Real Return
B. Angel Dust Revival
C. The Second Coming Tour
D. Epic Encore
Answer: C. The Second Coming Tour
Q25. Which Faith No More album, released in May 2015 after an 18-year gap, debuted at number 15 on the Billboard 200?
A. Album of the Year
B. Sol Invictus
C. King for a Day… Fool for a Lifetime
D. The Real Thing
Answer: B. Sol Invictus