Kaufmann Quiz: Chicago punk rock
In honor of Riot Fest, how well do you know the punk scene in Chicago?
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Riot Fest didn't start as an outdoor festival. Where was the inaugural 2005 edition held?
Metro
Congress Theater
Empty Bottle
Poplar Creek
Correct answer: Congress Theater
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Before becoming one of Chicago's most important all-ages punk venues, the Fireside was — and still is — what?
Furniture store
Speakeasy
Bowling alley
Library
Correct answer: Bowling alley
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Which future rock star has said Naked Raygun was the first concert he ever attended?
Billy Joe Armstrong
Tom Petty
Julian Casablancas
Dave Grohl
Correct answer: Dave Grohl
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The infamous "Punkin' Donuts," a late-night hangout for Chicago punks in the 1980s, was a Dunkin' Donuts located near what intersection?
Belmont and Sheridan
Belmont and Clark
Addison and Sheffield
North, Damen and Milwaukee
Correct answer: Belmont and Clark
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Which of these bands did Steve Albini NOT play with?
Big Black
Pigface
Jesus Lizard
Shellac
Correct answer: Jesus Lizard
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Which Chicago music legend DJ'd Smartbar's opening party in 1982?
Frankie Knuckles
Steve Dahl
Jesse De La Pena
J Dilla
Correct answer: Frankie Knuckles
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The legendary Wax Trax! Records store was located in which Chicago neighborhood?
Logan Square
Streeterville
Lincoln Park
Wicker Park
Correct answer: Lincoln Park
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This Chicago punk band was a force in the 1980s, singing about suburbia, supermarkets and hating Led Zeppelin. Who are they?
Pegboy
Screeching Weasel
Oblivion
Blue Meanies
Correct answer: Screeching Weasel
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Which local punk band has a crooner vibe, with Morrissey once calling frontman Josh Caterer his favorite singer?
Apocalypse Hoboken
Local H
Cap'n Jazz
Smoking Popes
Correct answer: Smoking Popes
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Alkaline Trio frontman Matt Skiba grew up in which suburban town? Hint: We went to high school together.
Naperville
Buffalo Grove
Crystal Lake
McHenry
Correct answer: McHenry
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Nice work! You know the scene. Wait, are you sure you aren't Dave Grohl?