Kaufmann quiz: Chicago's outdoor music
How well do you know outdoor music and music festival history?
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What was the name of the music festival before the Pitchfork Music Festival started in 2006?
Correct answer: Intonation
Riot Fest
Wild Onion
Third Coast
Intonation
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Which artist broke daytime Lollapalooza attendance records in 2024?
Correct answer: Chappell Roan
J. Cole
Lady Gaga
Chappell Roan
Charli XCX
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Which of these names wasn't for the music venue in Tinley Park?
Correct answer: Hollywood Bowl
Tweeter Center
World Music Theater
Hollywood Bowl
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
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This ski resort in Wisconsin doubles as a Chicago area outdoor concert venue.
Correct answer: Alpine Valley
Alpine Valley
The Kenosha Fairgrounds
Racine Amphitheater
Brat Stop
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Where did Sly and the Family Stone play (or not play), starting a riot in 1970?
Correct answer: Grant Park
Comiskey Park
Grant Park
Ryan Stadium
Northerly Island
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Which Chicago park is not used for a major music festival?
Correct answer: Montgomery Ward Park
Montgomery Ward Park
Grant Park
Douglass Park
Union Park
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Poplar...
Correct answer: Poplar Creek
Creek
Pavilion
Winds
Stadium
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Who was the first headliner of Chicago Fest in 1978?
Correct answer: Muddy Waters
Muddy Waters
Earth, Wind & Fire
Boston
Styx
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Who put on Aahh Fest! in Union Park from 2014-2017?
Correct answer: Common
Chief Keef
Chance the Rapper
Kanye West
Common
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What was the first-ever concert at Wrigley Field?
Correct answer: Jimmy Buffett
Wiz Khalifa
Green Day
Def Leppard
Jimmy Buffett
Festival Novice: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 😥
There's nothing to be ashamed of. You like your music indoors!
Music Lover: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 🙂
Not bad! Although you might be the person who keeps forgetting the name of the band.
Festival Champ: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 🥳
You rocked it. Not only do you know the history of outdoor music festivals, but you probably know how to find the best seats. No lawn for you!