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The Smiths Band History Quiz

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Put your The Smiths knowledge to the test. Compare your score with other fans, then challenge your friends to beat you.

Test your knowledge of The Smiths: take this fun, free quiz on Morrissey, Johnny Marr, iconic songs and lyrics — perfect for fans and music trivia lovers.

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Fans absolutely crushed the classic lineup question (88% correct), yet stumbled hard on The Smiths' debut single — only 63% knew it was 'Hand in Glove', not the far more iconic 'This Charming Man'. Turns out, fame overshadows firsts!
Nearly 1 in 5 Smiths fans thought the band formed in 1984 — the same year their debut album dropped — revealing a classic mix-up between when the band started and when they truly exploded onto the scene.

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Q:Which question tripped up the most Smiths fans?
A:The 'How Soon Is Now?' B-side question — only 59% got it right.
Almost half the crowd missed it! That cult classic hiding as a B-side is still catching fans off guard decades later.
Q:How many fans confused the debut album with 'The Queen Is Dead'?
A:28% picked 'The Queen Is Dead' instead of the correct self-titled debut.
Their most celebrated album clearly lives rent-free in fans' heads — so much so it's stealing credit from the very beginning!

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Which four musicians made up the core lineup of The Smiths during their most famous period?

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In what year did The Smiths officially form in Manchester?

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What was The Smiths' debut single, released in 1983?

68%

Which album is The Smiths' debut album, released in 1984?

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Which song by The Smiths was originally released as the B-side to the single 'William, It Was Really Nothing'?

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