Sublime Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In what year was the band Sublime formed in Long Beach, California?
A. 1986
B. 1988
C. 1990
D. 1992
Answer: B. 1988
Q2. Who served as the lead vocalist and guitarist for Sublime’s original lineup?
A. Eric Wilson
B. Bud Gaugh
C. Bradley Nowell
D. Rome Ramirez
Answer: C. Bradley Nowell
Q3. What breed was Lou Dog, the mascot of Sublime?
A. Dalmatian
B. Labrador Retriever
C. German Shepherd
D. Bulldog
Answer: A. Dalmatian
Q4. Sublime’s debut studio album, 40oz. to Freedom, was released in which year?
A. 1990
B. 1991
C. 1992
D. 1996
Answer: C. 1992
Q5. What tragic event led to Sublime’s initial breakup in 1996?
A. A major tour cancellation
B. Bradley Nowell’s heroin overdose
C. A legal dispute over band name rights
D. Bud Gaugh’s departure
Answer: B. Bradley Nowell’s heroin overdose
Q6. Which Sublime album went five times platinum and featured their biggest hits?
A. Robbin’ the Hood
B. 40oz. to Freedom
C. Sublime (self-titled)
D. Second-Hand Smoke
Answer: C. Sublime (self-titled)
Q7. What was the original intended title for Sublime’s 1996 self-titled album before Nowell’s death?
A. Jah Won’t Pay the Bills
B. Killin’ It
C. Greatest Hits
D. Acoustic Sessions
Answer: B. Killin’ It
Q8. Which song from 40oz. to Freedom helped Sublime gain early radio play on KROQ?
A. “Date Rape”
B. “Santeria”
C. “What I Got”
D. “Wrong Way”
Answer: A. “Date Rape”
Q9. Lou Dog was named after which of Bradley Nowell’s relatives?
A. His father
B. His grandfather
C. His brother
D. His uncle
Answer: B. His grandfather
Q10. What genre fusion is Sublime most known for blending with punk rock?
A. Jazz and blues
B. Country and folk
C. Reggae and ska
D. Electronic and disco
Answer: C. Reggae and ska
Q11. In which city did Bradley Nowell pass away on May 25, 1996?
A. San Francisco
B. Long Beach
C. Los Angeles
D. San Diego
Answer: A. San Francisco
Q12. What was the name of the independent label founded by Bradley Nowell in 1989?
A. Gasoline Alley
B. Skunk Records
C. Lou Dog Music
D. Dub Allstars
Answer: B. Skunk Records
Q13. Which compilation album released in 1997 featured previously unreleased Sublime material?
A. Second-Hand Smoke
B. Stand by Your Van
C. Greatest Hits
D. Jah Won’t Pay the Bills
Answer: A. Second-Hand Smoke
Q14. Sublime’s hit “What I Got” reached number one on which Billboard chart?
A. Hot 100
B. Mainstream Top 40
C. Modern Rock Tracks
D. Rock Songs
Answer: C. Modern Rock Tracks
Q15. What early demo tape from 1991 helped Sublime build a grassroots following in Southern California?
A. Robbin’ the Hood
B. Jah Won’t Pay the Bills
C. 40oz. to Freedom
D. Acoustic: Bradley Nowell & Friends
Answer: B Jah Won’t Pay the Bills
Q16. Who temporarily filled in as Sublime’s drummer around 1990 before Bud Gaugh returned?
A. Rome Ramirez
B. Jakob Nowell
C. Michael “Miguel” Happoldt
D. Marshall Goodman
Answer: D. Marshall Goodman
Q17. Which Sublime song references the 1992 Los Angeles riots?
A. “Santeria”
B. “April 29, 1992 (Miami)”
C. “Doin’ Time”
D. “Badfish”
Answer: B. “April 29, 1992 (Miami)”
Q18. What post-breakup band did Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh form in 1997?
A. Long Beach Dub Allstars
B. Sublime with Rome
C. Eyes Adrift
D. LAW
Answer: A. Long Beach Dub Allstars
Q19. In 2009, surviving members attempted to reform Sublime with which young guitarist?
A. Jakob Nowell
B. Rome Ramirez
C. Travis Barker
D. Miguel Happoldt
Answer: B. Rome Ramirez
Q20. Why was the 2009 reformed lineup barred from using the name “Sublime”?
A. Contract issues with MCA Records
B. Internal band disputes
C. Fan backlash
D. Legal rights owned by Nowell’s estate
Answer: D. Legal rights owned by Nowell’s estate
Q21. What supergroup did Bud Gaugh join in 2002 with members from Nirvana and Meat Puppets?
A. Long Beach Dub Allstars
B. Eyes Adrift
C. Sublime with Rome
D. The Juice Bros
Answer: B. Eyes Adrift
Q22. Which Sublime song samples Gershwin’s “Summertime” in its chorus?
A. “Wrong Way”
B. “Pawn Shop”
C. “Doin’ Time”
D. “Caress Me Down”
Answer: C. “Doin’ Time”
Q23. Sublime’s music is often associated with which region’s coastal culture?
A. East Coast beaches
B. Southern California
C. Florida Keys
D. Hawaii
Answer: B. Southern California
Q24. Who produced Sublime’s outtakes collection Second-Hand Smoke after Nowell’s death?
A. Michael “Miguel” Happoldt
B. Eric Wilson
C. Bud Gaugh
D. Rome Ramirez
Answer: A. Michael “Miguel” Happoldt
Q25. In which video game was Sublime’s “Santeria” featured?
A. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
B. Guitar Hero World Tour
C. Rock Band
D. Forza Horizon
Answer: B. Guitar Hero World Tour