Think you know Vegas music? Try this quiz

You wouldn't be reading these words right now if you weren't a razor-sharp connoisseur of local music with an epicurean's refined taste in Vegas jams.

But, even the brightest minds - i.e., yours - need to be challenged from time to time.

To this end, here's a little Vegas music trivia to test your knowledge.

(Answers at bottom.)

1. Former Curl Up and Die bassist Geoff Bergman once toured with what popular "American Idol" veteran, appearing on "Good Morning America" and "Total Request Live" at one point?

2. Name the Flaming Lips song that references a now-defunct Strip casino in its title?

3. Radiohead first played Vegas in 1993. Whom did they open for?

4. Name the Vegas-based producer who was nominated for a Grammy award for his work on Ozzy Osbourne's "I Don't Wanna Stop?"

5. What Vegas metalers opened for Ministry on their farewell U.S. tour in 2008?

6. This daughter of noted harmonica player Eddie Gordon was born in Vegas and would later become a notable indie rock singer both fronting a band and as a solo artist.

7. Former White Zombie drummer Ivan De Prume later played in what local metal act?

8. What Vegas band was featured in the 2007 "Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition," posing with model Julie Henderson?

9. On what KUNV radio show did future Crystal Method member Ken Jordan serve as a producer?

10. What notable Vegas musician used to perform under the stage name Tavian Go?

11. Napalm Death guitarist Mitch Harris was a member of what Vegas grind band?

12. Harris also tracked lead vocals for a Vegas black metal band's second album, only to have them recorded over. Name the group.

13. Name the last band to play the old Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel in February 2009.

14. Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump produced the debut of what Vegas pop rock troupe?

15. Santana performs his hit "Smooth" locally on a regular basis at his House of Blues residency. What Vegas rockers covered the song for the "Punk Goes Punk 2" compilation?

16. This platinum-selling rapper studied international business management at UNLV in the late '90s.

Answers:
1. Daughtry.
2. "Halloween on the Barbary Coast."
3. Tears for Fears.
4. Kevin Churko.
5. Hemlock.
6. Jenny Lewis.
7. Kreep.
8. Panic! at the Disco.
9. "Rock Avenue."
10. Dave Keuning.
11. Righteous Pigs.
12. Goatlord.
13. Motley Crue.
14. The Cab.
15. Escape the Fate.
16. Flo Rida.

Contact reporter Jason Bracelin at jbracelin@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0476.