Avoid spoilers and take yesterday's quiz here.

The concert year in review quiz

1. What country superstar made national headlines after nearly decking a fan that allegedly caused a ruckus during his or her performance in Auburn?

C. Tim McGraw

2. Which of the following acts didn’t headline the main stage at Bumbershoot this year?

D. Wu-Tang Clan

3. Speaking of Death Cab, they were hella busy in ‘08. They played all of the following venues except for …

C. Paramount Theatre in Seattle

4. That Sanjaya guy was pretty quiet this year until he showed up for a concert cameo with …

D. Stevie Wonder

5. The second coming of “Don’t Stop Believin’” was so out of control that the ‘80s hit even showed up on ____’s set list this year.

B. Kanye West (no, really)

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This week’s useless trivia challenge will likely be a tough one for you unless you (A) spent a whole lot of ducats on live music this year or (B) you kept up with all the shows you missed through this little ol’ blog. Hmmm? Anyway, you guessed it. This week’s quiz tests your knowledge of the concert year in review. Give it a shot, and see how much of a music junkie you were in ’08. Hit the Read More link to see the full list.

The concert year in review quiz

1. What country superstar made national headlines after nearly decking a fan that allegedly caused a ruckus during his or her performance in Auburn?

A. Alan Jackson
B. Toby Keith
C. Tim McGraw
D. Ashton Shepherd

2. Which of the following acts didn’t headline the main stage at Bumbershoot this year?

A. Beck
B. Stone Temple Pilots
C. Death Cab for Cutie
D. Wu-Tang Clan

3. Speaking of Death Cab, they were hella busy in ‘08. They played all of the following venues except for …

A. The Gorge Amphitheatre in George
B. The Admiral Theater in Bremerton
C. Paramount Theatre in Seattle
D. Memorial Stadium in Seattle

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Avoid spoilers by clicking here. Otherwise, here's yer Useless Trivia Tuesday answers, folks.

1. Though recording really began in 1994, this freakin’ thing is Guns’ first proper studio album in __17__ years.

2. Thanks to another one of those annoying exclusive sale deals, the only store where you can buy the blasted thing is …

D. Best Buy

3. Besides Axl, which current member of Guns N’ Roses was actually in the lineup that topped the charts before grunge hit big?

B. Dizzy Reed

4. Which of the following artists was not involved in the recording of the new album?

C. Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme

5. The “Chinese Democracy” track that fans are probably most familiar with is this since Axl and company have played it as far back as the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards.

D. Madagascar

6. This track surfaced on the video game, Rock Band 2, leading us to believe the album might actually come out this year.

B. Shackler’s Revenge

7. This industrial flavored cut, which didn’t make it onto “Chinese Democracy,” was featured on the “Body of Lies” soundtrack.

A. Oh My God

8. This Rose homey has been the source of a few “Chinese Democracy” rumors, including the claim that its the first installment in a trilogy of new albums.

C. Sebastian Bach

9. After a no show and subsequent riot, the new Guns’ tour kicked off where?

A. In Tacoma (but you knew that, right? That Kurt Loder dude was even in the press box.)

10. Buckethead’s replacement is called …

D. Bumblefoot

Sure, that Axl Rose is a big slacker. But, really, can I knock ‘im? I, too, have taken a long time to deliver – another Useless Trivia Tuesday, that is. And with Axl and company finally delivering a new Guns album, on sale today, can I let that guy show me up? I don’t think so. Check back tomorrow for answers.

The Chinese Democracy quiz

1. Though recording really began in 1994, this freakin’ thing is Guns’ first proper studio album in ____ years.

2. Thanks to another one of those annoying exclusive sale deals, the only store where you can buy the blasted thing is …

A. Walmart
B. Target
C. FYE
D. Best Buy

3. Besides Axl, which current member of Guns N’ Roses was actually in the lineup that topped the charts before grunge hit big?

A. Duff McKagan
B. Dizzy Reed
C. Matt Sorum
D. Slash

4. Which of the following artists was not involved in the recording of the new album?

A. Nine Inch Nails Robin Finck
B. The Replacements’ Tommy Stinson
C. Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme
D. That Buckethead dude

5. The “Chinese Democracy” track that fans are probably most familiar with is this since Axl and company have played it as far back as the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards.

A. Chinese Democracy
B. Shackler’s Revenge
C. Prostitute
D. Madagascar

6. This track surfaced on the video game, Rock Band 2, leading us to believe the album might actually come out this year.

A. Chinese Democracy
B. Shackler’s Revenge
C. Prostitute
D. Madagascar

7. This industrial flavored cut, which didn’t make it onto “Chinese Democracy,” was featured on the “Body of Lies” soundtrack.

A. Oh My God
B. Punch You in the Face
C. Sometimes it Snows in April
D. Me, I’m Not

8. This Rose homey has been the source of a few “Chinese Democracy” rumors, including the claim that its the first installment in a trilogy of new albums.

A. Tommy Lee
B. Pauly Shore
C. Sebastian Bach
D. Ron Jeremy

9. After a no show and subsequent riot, the new Guns’ tour kicked off where?

A. In Tacoma
B. In Seattle
C. In San Francisco
D. In Boston

10. After Buckethead left the new G N' R, his replacement was …

A. Biscuit Head
B. Knuckletoes
C. Monkey Face
D. Bumblefoot

There are run of the mill, disposable pop stars. And then there artists of such undeniable genius that their music will live on for generations: Dylan, Lennon -- Fergie! And since her Fergaliciousness is headlining the Puyallup Fair grandstand tonight, let’s see just how much you really know about the Duchess.

The Useless Trivia Tuesday Fergie challenge

1. Fergie is short for …

A. Stacy Ferguson
B. Shauna Ferguson
C. Sandra Ferguson
D. Shelly Ferguson

2. Before she made it big with Black Eyed Peas, Ferg was a member of what girl pop group?

A. Wild Orchid
B. Pussycat Dolls
C. The Mary Jane Girls
D. The Cheetah Girls

3. Finish the lyric: “My hump, my hump, my hump, my hump, my hump/ My hump, my hump, my hump …”

A. “… I should really get that checked out”
B. “… is what you’re starin’ at.”
C. “… is no reason to objectify me.”
D. “… my lovely lady lumps”

4. Her first Black Eyes Peas album was …

A. Elephunk
B. Monkey Business
C. Behind the Front
D. Bridging the Gap

5. Finish the lyric: “How come every time you come around …”

A. “… I wanna jump your bones and get down?”
B. “… I wanna take you downtown?”
C. “… my London Bridge wanna go down like?”
D. “… not so subtle euphemisms for naughty acts come to mind?”

6. In the ‘80s you could see her on what kids show?

A. “Kids Incorporated”
B. “The Mickey Mouse Club”
C. “You Can’t Do That on Television”
D. “Nick at Nite”

7. Fergie has talked candidly about her past problems with …

A. Compulsive gambling
B. Crystal meth
C. Kleptomania
D. Schizophrenia

8. Finish the lyric: “I blow kisses …”

A. “… that make boys want to rock, rock”
B. “… that put boys on rock, rock”
C. “… that make boys run into rocks, rocks”
D. “… that hit you like rocks”

9. Finish the lyric: “I be up in the gym …”

A. “… just workin’ on my fitness.”
B. “… sweatin’ through a spin class.”
C. “… lookin’ dope in my hot pants.”
D. “… lookin’ spicy in the sauna.”

10. The camera normally loves ol' Ferg'. But she didn't look so hot with her brains gnawed out in this horror flick.

A “Shawn of the Dead”
B. “28 Weeks Later”
C. “Zombie Nation”
D. “Grindhouse”

You know the routine. Avoid spoilers here, or check your answers below. See you at the show tonight.

Radiohead trivia challenge

1. The band’s lineup is Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O’Brien and …

B. Phil Selway

2. The band’s name comes from a song by …

D. Talking Heads

3. The band’s creative breakthrough, and it’s most acclaimed album, is this 1997 disc, which includes “Paranoid Android,” “Karma Police” and “Lucky.”

B. “OK Computer”

4. This 1998 documentary chronicled the band’s angst-ridden tour in support of that album.

A. “Meeting People Is Easy”

5. The band hails from what English city?

C. Oxford

6. This guy produced the band’s most critically acclaimed recordings.

B. Nigel Godrich

7. This song is an outtake from the “In Rainbows” sessions, available as a bonus track on limited edition copies of the album.

D. “Bangers and Mash” (mmmmm, bangers n' mash)

8. This 2000 album represented a departure from melodic, guitar-driven rock towards glitchy electronic textures.

B. “Kid A”

9. The alternate title of Radiohead’s 2003 album “Hail to the Theif” is …

A. “The Gloaming”

10. On the side, multi-instrumentalist Jonny Greenwood has written music for the films “Bodysong” and …

B. “There Will Be Blood”

11. Finish the lyric: “Kicking squealing …”

C. “… Gucci little piggy.”

12. Finish the lyric: “I’m an animal …”

D. “… trapped in your hot car.”

13. This EP includes “OK Computer” outtakes “Polyethylene” and “Palo Alto.”

D. “Airbag/How Am I Driving?”

14. The song “This Mess We’re In” is a duet featuring Thom Yorke and …

A. PJ Harvey (and it's on this album.)

15. Yorke’s solo album is called …

B. “The Eraser”

16. Radiohead’s first No. 1 album in the States was …

C. “Kid A”

Stoked for the Radiohead show yet? Well, let’s see how much you know about Wednesday night’s main attraction at the White River Amphitheatre.

Radiohead trivia challenge

1. The band’s lineup is Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O’Brien and …

A. Liam Gallagher
B. Phil Selway
C. Damon Albarn
D. Pete Doherty

2. The band’s name comes from a song by …

A. Public Image Limited
B. The Sex Pistols
C. The Cure
D. Talking Heads

3. The band’s creative breakthrough, and it’s most acclaimed album, is this 1997 disc, which includes “Paranoid Android,” “Karma Police” and “Lucky.”

A. “The Bends”
B. “OK Computer”
C. “Amnesiac”
D. “My Iron Lung”

4. This 1998 documentary chronicled the band’s angst-ridden tour in support of that album.

A. “Meeting People Is Easy”
B. “Creeps: Radiohead Live”
C. “Kicking Squealing Gucci Little Piggy”
D. “Most Gigantic Lying Mouth in the World”

5. The band hails from what English city?

A. Manchester
B. Liverpool
C. Oxford
D. Bristol

6. This guy produced the band’s most critically acclaimed recordings.

A. Rick Rubin
B. Nigel Godrich
C. Butch Vig
D. Steve Fisk

7. This song is an outtake from the “In Rainbows” sessions, available as a bonus track on limited edition copies of the album.

A. “Talk Show Host”
B. “Follow Me Around”
C. “Banana Co.”
D. “Bangers and Mash”

8. This 2000 album represented a departure from melodic, guitar-driven rock towards glitchy electronic textures.

A. “Amnesiac”
B. “Kid A”
C. “In Rainbows”
D. “Pablo Honey”

9. The alternate title of Radiohead’s 2003 album “Hail to the Theif” is …

A. “The Gloaming”
B. “The Sky Is Falling”
C. “As Dead As Leaves”
D. “Snakes & Ladders”

10. On the side, multi-instrumentalist Jonny Greenwood has written music for the films “Bodysong” and …

A. “No Country for Old Men”
B. “There Will Be Blood”
C. “Children of Men”
D. “28 Days Later”

11. Finish the lyric: “Kicking squealing …”

A. “… alienated and creepy.”
B. “… but everything’s in it’s right place.”
C. “… Gucci little piggy.”
D. “… fighting against this.”

12. Finish the lyric: “I’m an animal …”

A. “… and I’ll hunt you down.”
B. “… filled with this desire.”
C. “… with his leg caught in a trap.”
D. “… trapped in your hot car.”

13. This EP includes “OK Computer” outtakes “Polyethylene” and “Palo Alto.”

A. “Itch”
B. “My Iron Lung”
C. “COM LAG”
D. “Airbag/How Am I Driving?”

14. The song “This Mess We’re In” is a duet featuring Thom Yorke and …

A. PJ Harvey
B. Beth Gibbons
C. Fiona Apple
D. Emiliana Torrini

15. Yorke’s solo album is called …

A. “The Most Gigantic Lying Mouth of All Time”
B. “The Eraser”
C. “Running From Demons”
D. “Pop Is Dead”

16. Radiohead’s first No. 1 album in the States was …

A. “The Bends”
B. “OK Computer”
C. “Kid A”
D. “In Rainbows”

Here are the answers to yesterday's Isaac Hayes quiz. Avoid spoilers here.

The Isaac Hayes quiz

1. We’ll start with an easy one. If you don’t get this one, you should just quit and never be allowed to listen to Isaac Hayes’ music. The guy’s best known for the theme music for what ‘70s cult classic?

B. “Shaft”

2. He also scored the soundtrack for (and starred in) …

A. “Truck Turner”

3. His early career is associated with what influential label?

A. Stax

4. With songwriting partner David Porter, Hayes penned hits “Soul Man” and Hold On, I’m Comin’” for what legendary soul act?

D. Sam & Dave

5. This 1969 breakthrough album featured on of Hayes’ most popular songs, “Walk On By.”

B. “Hot Buttered Soul”

6. He was once part owner of what ABA franchise?

D. Memphis Tams

7. A testament to his lasting relevance, which “trip-hop” act built a track from its debut album around a sample of Hayes’ “Ike’s Rap IV” in the ‘90s?

B. Portishead (the song is "Glory Box." Tricky used the same sample for "Hell Is Around the Corner" from his debut, too.)

8. In what comedy did Ike become annoyed when Chris Rock asked him “How much for one rib?”

B. “I’m Gonna Git You, Sucka”

9. Younger fans knew Hayes as the voice of Chef from “South Park.” Why did he leave that popular show?

D. He was angered that it made fun of his religion.

10. Not only did Hayes and Bernie Mac die on the same weekend. They also recently made a film together called …

A. “Soul Men”

We lost one of the greats last weekend when Isaac Hayes passed away. So today’s trivia challenge isn’t so much “useless” as it is a tribute to the man and his work. See how well ya do.

The Isaac Hayes quiz

1. We’ll start with an easy one. If you don’t get this one, you should just quit and never be allowed to listen to Isaac Hayes’ music. The guy’s best known for the theme music for what ‘70s cult classic?

A. “Foxy Brown”
B. “Shaft”
C. “Enter the Dragon”
D. “Dirty Harry”

2. He also scored the soundtrack for (and starred in) …

A. “Truck Turner”
B. “Sweet Sweetback’s Badass Revenge”
C. “Uptown Saturday Night”
D. “Cooley High”

3. His early career is associated with what influential label?

A. Stax
B. Sun
C. Domino
D. Epic

4. With songwriting partner David Porter, Hayes penned hits “Soul Man” and Hold On, I’m Comin’” for what legendary soul act?

A. Al Green
B. The Temptations
C. The O’Jays
D. Sam & Dave

5. This 1969 breakthrough album featured on of Hayes’ most popular songs, “Walk On By.”

A. “Songs in the Key of Life”
B. “Hot Buttered Soul”
C. “Chocolate City”
D. “Black Moses”

6. He was once part owner of what ABA franchise?

A. Kentucky Colonels
B. San Antonio Spurs
C. Indiana Pacers
D. Memphis Tams

7. A testament to his lasting relevance, which “trip-hop” act built a track from its debut album around a sample of Hayes’ “Ike’s Rap IV” in the ‘90s?

A. Massive Attack
B. Portishead
C. Sneaker Pimps
D. Morcheeba

8. In what comedy did Ike become annoyed when Chris Rock asked him “How much for one rib?”

A. “Hollywood Shuffle”
B. “I’m Gonna Git You, Sucka”
C. “CB-4”
D. “New Jack City”

9. Younger fans knew Hayes as the voice of Chef from “South Park.” Why did he leave that popular show?

A. He felt it had become too vulgar.
B. He felt its creators weren’t paying him enough.
C. He got in a fight with Matt Stone during a taping of the show.
D. He was angered that it made fun of his religion.

10. Not only did Hayes and Bernie Mac die on the same weekend. They also recently made a film together called …

A. “Soul Men”
B. “Shaft Returns”
C. “Walk On By: The Isaac Hayes Story”
D. “Funkytown”

Here are the answers to yesterday's Motley Crue quiz.

Useless Trivia Tuesday’s Motley Crue challenge

1. The guy in the band from Seattle is …

B. Nikki Sixx

2. Seattle boy’s birth certificate actually says …

A. Frank Ferrana

3. The band’s first hit to crack Billboard’s top 20 was 1985’s …

C. “Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room”

(You are officially a Crue poser if you answered D, which is a Poison song. Ch-yuh!)

4. Everyone remembers the wife that Tommy Lee made the sex tape with. But the first famous hottie he got hitched to was …

D. Heather Locklear

5. Speaking of Tommy, who has he famously feuded with recently, leading to a much talked about smackdown at the MTV Video Music Awards?

D. Kid Rock

6. The band’s best-selling biography is being adapted for the big screen for 2009. That book, by Neil Strauss, is called …

A. “The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band”

7. The band’s new album is called …

B. “Saints of Los Angeles”

(But I want a cut if any hair band uses my "Rehab, Rebel, Repeat" idea, dammit!)

8. Which band member got an extreme makeover on a VH1 reality show, including plastic surgery?

A. Vince Neil

9. Tommy Lee capitalized on the popularity of rap-rock with his side project …

C. Methods of Mayhem

10. After being annoyed by this interviewer’s line of questioning, Tommy Lee infamously fired back with, “What color panties are you wearing?”

B. Greta Van Susteren (um, fair question, I guess)

11. In the ‘80s, Neil was involved in an accident that claimed the life of what rocker?

B. Hanoi Rocks’ Nicholas Dingley

(And Ugly Kid Joe’s Whitfield Crane is still alive, as far as I know. See? He's even got a web page.)

12. Which band member chronicles being legally dead twice in his autobiography?

B. Nikki Sixx

Most debaucherous rocker ever? discuss.

Here are some answers to yesterday's car song trivia challenge. Avoid spoilers here.

Useless Trivia Tuesday answers

1. “Jesus Built My Hotrod”, N. Ministry
2. “Car Wash”, L. Rose Royce
3. “Keep the Car Running”, O. Arcade Fire
4. “Gasoline”, B. Audioslave
5. “Automobile”, H. N.W.A.
6. “Fast Car”, P. Tracy Chapman
7. “Drive”, A. The Cars
8. “Black Cadillacs”, D. Modest Mouse
9. “Car Thief”, F. Beastie Boys
10. “Fast Cars and Freedom”, I. Rascal Flatts
11. “I Can’t Drive 55”, M. Sammy Hagar
12. “Rental Car”, G. Beck
13. “All I Wanted Was a Car”, E. Brad Paisley
14. “When It Comes to Cars”, J. Post Stardom Depression
15. “Drive (For Daddy Gene)”, K. Alan Jackson
16. “Price of Gasoline”, C. Bloc Party

With Hotrod-A-Rama coming up this weekend at the Swiss, I thought I’d come up with a car mix to get you all in the mood. But it would be too easy to just list the songs in order though, right?

Useless Trivia Car Challenge
Match the car song with the artist behind it.

1. “Jesus Built My Hotrod”
2. “Car Wash”
3. “Keep the Car Running”
4. “Gasoline”
5. “Automobile”
6. “Fast Car”
7. “Drive”
8. “Black Cadillacs”
9. “Car Thief”
10. “Fast Cars and Freedom”
11. “I Can’t Drive 55”
12. “Rental Car”
13. “All I Wanted Was a Car”
14. “When It Comes to Cars”
15. “Drive (For Daddy Gene)”
16. “Price of Gasoline”

A. The Cars
B. Audioslave
C. Bloc Party
D. Modest Mouse
E. Brad Paisley
F. Beastie Boys
G. Beck
H. N.W.A.
I. Rascal Flatts
J. Post Stardom Depression
K. Alan Jackson
L. Rose Royce
M. Sammy Hagar
N. Ministry
O. Arcade Fire
P. Tracy Chapman