Fake Bands

Question 1

This is the name of Scott Pilgrim’s band that does battle with the titular character’s seven ex-girlfriends throughout Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.

Answer 1

Sex Bob-omb

Question 2

This musician wrote and composed all the music played by Scott Pilgrim’s band in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.

Answer 2

Beck

Question 3

This is the name of Buckaroo Bonzai’s band in the character’s eponymous film.

Answer 3

Hong Kong Cavaliers

Question 4

This is the name of Timmy’s metal band in South Park.

Answer 4

Lords of the Underworld

Question 5

Marty McFly played a rendition of “Johnny B. Goode” with this band in Back to the Future.

Answer 5

Marvin Berry and the Starlighters

Question 6

Though the movie was a flop, the soundtrack for this film, the title of which was the name of the titular band, went quadruple platinum. It featured #1 track “On The Dark Side.”

Answer 6

Eddie and the Cruisers

Question 7

This was the musical persona of Jeff Bridges’ character in Crazy Heart.

Answer 7

Bad Blake

Question 8

This is the name of Seth Green’s band in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Answer 8

Dingoes Ate My Baby

Question 9

Mark Wahlberg fronted this band in the movie Rock Star. The band featured real-life guitarist Zakk Wylde.

Answer 9

Steel Dragon

Question 10

This is the name of Charlie’s band in Lost.

Answer 10

Driveshaft

Question 11

Diane Lane fronted this titular three-girl punk band. The film is considered to be a precursor to the riot grrrl movement.

Answer 11

(Ladies and Gentlemen) The Fabulous Stains.

Question 12

Russell Brand was the frontman for this band in both Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him To The Greek.

Answer 12

Infant Sorrow

Question 13

The Bang Bang are the focus of a 2005 mockumentary film. The band is fronted by two brothers who suffer from what medical condition?

Answer 13

Conjoined twins

Question 14

Kevin of The Office is the vocalist of two iterations of this cover band, which only plays tracks by The Police.

Answer 14

Scrantonicity

Question 15

This titular band of film and stage was fronted by an East German transgender singer.

Answer 15

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Question 16

This Degrassi band was the only one to feature Aubrey Graham.

Answer 16

Downtown Sasquatch

Question 17

George Clooney led this musical trio in O Brother Where Art Thou?

Answer 17

Soggy Bottom Boys

Question 18

Daria’s friend Jane’s brother fronts this band in the MTV cartoon.

Answer 18

Mystik Spiral

Question 19

The members of Spinal Tap perform as the Folksmen in this Christopher Guest film.

Answer 19

A Mighty Wind

Question 20

Flea was a member of this “nihilist” band in The Big Lebowski, which in reality was supposed to be an homage to Kraftwerk.

Answer 20

Autobahn

Question 21

This television band kept touring and recording for three years after their show was canceled in 1968.

Answer 21

The Monkees

Question 22

This band first appeared in comics in 1963. Its most recent reincarnation was a 2001 live action film.

Answer 22

Josie and the Pussycats

Question 23

Sonic Death Monkey, Kathleen Turner Overdrive and Barry Jive & The Uptown Five are all names held by a supporting character’s band in this movie.

Answer 23

High Fidelity

Question 24

The movie version of this Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire band featured Jarvis Cocker and Jonny Greenwood.

Answer 24

The Weird Sisters

Question 25

Peter Frampton and the Bee Gees comprised this film's titular band.

Answer 25

Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Question 26

Matt Dillon fronted Citizen Dick in the film Singles. The rest of the band was comprised of members of this real-life rock band.

Answer 26

Pearl Jam

Question 27

Eddie Murphy fronted fictional band Sexual Chocolate in this film.

Answer 27

Coming to America

Question 28

This band was the focus of Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous.

Answer 28

Stillwater

Question 29

This Cartman-fronted South Park band wasn't able to earn any platinum albums -- just gold, frankincense and myrrh.

Answer 29

Faith +1

Question 30

Homer fronted this band in the "That '90s Show" episode of the Simpsons, which reimagines his and Marge's romance in the grunge scene.

Answer 30

Sadgasm

Question 31

Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem was the house band on what show?

Answer 31

The Muppet Show

Question 32

Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes can most likely be found playing in what town?

Answer 32

Mos Eisley

Question 33

Val Kilmer fronted the Nick Rivers Band, a group named after his character in this 1984 movie, which was also his film debut.

Answer 33

Top Secret!

Question 34

& Sullivan is a honky-tonk duo that play a minor role in this 2005 horror film. Despite having a full-length album recorded under their name for the film, they are never seen performing in the actual movie.

Answer 34

The Devil's Rejects

Question 35

Though "Shake A Tail Feather" was originally written by The Five Du-Tones, it featured prominently in the Blues Brothers when performed by this musician.

Answer 35

Ray Charles

Question 36

DJay is the main character in this movie, who dissatisfied with a life of crime tries to start a career as a hip-hop producer.

Answer 36

Hustle & Flow

Question 37

The Rutles were a Beatles parody band that featured in the film "All You Need Is Cash." The Paul McCartney of the group was played by this comedian.

Answer 37

Eric Idle