Tom Waits Trivia Quiz: An American musician

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Tom Waits Trivia Quiz: An American musician

Tom Waits is an American singer-songwriter and actor known for his distinctive gravelly voice and eclectic musical style. He has released over 20 albums throughout his career, spanning genres such as blues, jazz, and rock. Waits' unique musical approach has earned him a dedicated following and critical acclaim. In addition to his music, he has also appeared in numerous films and television shows. This quiz will test your knowledge on the life, career, and music of Tom Waits.

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What is the name of Tom Waits' debut album, released in 1973?

  • Closing Time

  • Heartattack and Vine

  • Swordfishtrombones

  • Rain Dogs

What is the title of the Tom Waits song used as the theme for the HBO's The Wire?

  • "Way Down in the Hole"

  • "Jockey Full of Bourbon"

  • "Hell Broke Luce"

  • "God's Away on Business"

Which actor is known for covering Tom Waits' song "Tom Traubert's Blues"?

  • Leonard Cohen

  • Rod Stewart

  • Johnny Cash

  • Bruce Springsteen

Which famous musician did Tom Waits collaborate with on the 2006 album "Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards"?

  • Neil Young

  • Bob Dylan

  • Kathleen Brennan

  • Keith Richards

What is the name of Tom Waits' most commercially successful album, released in 1985?

  • Franks Wild Years

  • Swordfishtrombones

  • Rain Dogs

  • Bone Machine

Which of the following instruments does Tom Waits not play?

  • Guitar

  • Piano

  • Saxophone

  • Harmonium

Which song by Tom Waits was covered by Rod Stewart and became a top 10 hit in the UK in 1993?

  • "Tom Traubert's Blues"

  • "Downtown Train"

  • "Hang On St. Christopher"

  • "Jersey Girl"

What is the name of the character that Tom Waits played in the 2005 film "Domino"?

  • Wanderer

  • The Sandman

  • The Professor

  • The Wizard

In which city was Tom Waits born?

  • Los Angeles

  • New York City

  • Chicago

  • California

Which film did Tom Waits star in alongside Nicoletta Braschiin 1986?

  • The Outsiders

  • Rumble Fish

  • The Cotton Club

  • Down by Law

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