Culture & Aesthetics
What hairstyle, featuring long swoopy bangs often covering one eye, was a staple of emo and scene kids at Warped Tour?
Side-swept bangs (emo fringe)
My Chemical Romance broke out on Warped Tour before skyrocketing with which 2004 album?
Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge
What California pop-punk band, fronted by Jordan Pundik, was a Warped Tour regular with hits like My Friends Over You?
New Found Glory
What year did the first Warped Tour take place?
1995
What common fan activity involved crowd members passing someone over their heads toward the stage?
Crowd surfing
Which store was known as the go-to spot for Warped Tour fashion staples like band tees, studded belts, and skinny jeans?
Hot Topic
Paramore became Warped Tour staples after the release of which 2007 album featuring “Misery Business”?
Riot!
Which Canadian post-hardcore band, famous for songs like “My Heroine,” became a Warped Tour staple?
Silverstein
What city hosted the very first Warped Tour show in 1995?
Boise, Idaho (though Denver, Colorado was also on that first run)
What slang term was used for fans running to the front of the stage and jumping around in the pit?
Moshing
What accessory, often black and spiky, was a staple of Warped Tour and emo fashion?
Studded belt or wristband
Fall Out Boy’s “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” came from which 2005 album that pushed them into mainstream success?
From Under the Cork Tree
What female-fronted band, led by Hayley Williams, rose to fame with Warped Tour appearances in the mid-2000s?
Paramore
Which punk band headlined the very first Warped Tour in 1995?
NOFX
What protective gear did many fans wear (or wish they had) in the hot sun at outdoor Warped Tour shows?
Sunscreen
Fans at Warped Tour would often write their favorite band’s set times on what body part?
Their arms (with Sharpie)
The Used often played Warped Tour and gained fame with which 2002 debut album featuring “The Taste of Ink”?
The Used
Which band, fronted by Gerard Way, became one of the biggest emo acts after Warped Tour performances in the early 2000s?
My Chemical Romance
Warped Tour was originally created by which concert promoter?
Kevin Lyman
Warped Tour fans were notorious for enduring what type of extreme summer weather?
Intense heat (and sometimes sudden rainstorms)
Besides music, Warped Tour also featured booths for causes and non-profits. Which iconic organization had a strong presence with a tent every year?
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
Which All Time Low song from their 2007 album So Wrong, It’s Right became a Warped Tour singalong anthem?
“Dear Maria, Count Me In”
Which Ohio band, known for “Ohio Is for Lovers,” earned the nickname “The Emo Beatles” and frequently played Warped Tour?
Hawthorne Heights
In what year did Warped Tour celebrate its 10th anniversary with a DVD release?
2004
What unique feature of Warped Tour made it possible to see dozens of bands in one day?
Multiple rotating stages
What colorful hairstyle trend, often mixed with black hair, became iconic among Warped Tour “scene kids”?
Neon streaks or rainbow-colored highlights
Taking Back Sunday were Warped Tour regulars, known for their debut 2002 album with the hit “Cute Without the ‘E’ (Cut from the Team).” What’s the album name?
Tell All Your Friends
Which ska-punk band, known for songs like “Sell Out,” was a longtime Warped Tour favorite?
Reel Big Fish
Which pop-punk band played Warped Tour in the late ’90s before blowing up with their hit album Enema of the State?
Blink-182
hat tradition let fans meet their favorite bands easily after sets at Warped Tour?
Bands hanging out at their merch tents for signings & photos
What type of shoe, besides Vans, was also super popular with Warped Tour and emo fans in the 2000s?
Converse Chuck Taylors
hich Canadian pop-punk band brought hits like “I’m Just a Kid” and “Perfect” from their 2002 debut album No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls to Warped Tour stages?
Simple Plan
What band fronted by Bert McCracken was known for chaotic live sets on Warped Tour in the early 2000s?
The Used
In 2018, Warped Tour held its final full cross-country run. What year was the very last Warped Tour (with select city dates only)?
2019
Many fans decorated their outfits with brightly colored accessories — what plastic jewelry trend was super popular in the 2000s scene?
Kandi bracelets / rubber bracelets
Warped Tour culture was heavily tied to which early social media platform where fans shared pics, lyrics, and playlists?
MySpace
Which 2003 Yellowcard album, featuring “Ocean Avenue,” became a Warped Tour classic?
Ocean Avenue
Which pop-punk band, famous for “The Anthem” and “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous,” played multiple Warped Tours?
Good Charlotte
Which major metalcore band is famous for playing Warped Tour multiple times and for their wall-of-death pits?
August Burns Red
Some fans traveled across multiple states to follow Warped Tour like a road trip. What nickname did people give themselves for this?
“Tour rats” (or “roadies” for superfans)
The Warped Tour tradition of bands hanging at their merch tents after sets was famous for what unique feature?
Easy fan access — meet & greets and autograph signings
Dashboard Confessional’s acoustic-driven sound became emo-defining after which 2001 album featuring “Screaming Infidelities”?
The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most
What Canadian pop-punk band with hits like “Addicted” and “Welcome to My Life” was a Warped Tour regular?
Simple Plan
Warped Tour was known for featuring extreme sports exhibitions alongside music. Which sport was a signature part of the tour’s culture?
Skateboarding (BMX was also huge)
What item did almost every fan walk away with at the end of Warped Tour day — usually handed out by promoters and bands alike?
Flyers, stickers, and free sampler CDs
What brand of shoes became practically synonymous with Warped Tour culture?
Vans
In 2008, Katy Perry played Warped Tour shortly after releasing her breakthrough album. What was its title?
One of the Boys
Which band, fronted by Buddy Nielsen, brought politically charged post-hardcore to Warped Tour?
Senses Fail
True or False: Katy Perry performed on Warped Tour before becoming a mainstream pop star.
True (2008)
Warped Tour featured surprise sets called acoustic tents — what band famously played stripped-down sets there, growing their fanbase?
Dashboard Confessional