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Quiz about Deceased Musicians
Quiz about Deceased Musicians

Deceased Musicians Trivia Quiz


Some of the greatest musicians are deceased, let's see how much you know about them.

A multiple-choice quiz by evilbrother. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
evilbrother
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
212,445
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
8512
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Dagny1 (9/10), bradez (7/10), Guest 51 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This Drummer for Led Zeppelin died at Jimmy Page's house after going on a drinking binge. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This famous guitarist died September 18, 1970. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Kurt Cobain was believed to have died on April 5, 1994. On what date did they find his body? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Keith Moon, the flamboyant drummer for The Who, died September 6, 1978. How did he die? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Jim Morrison died July 3, 1971: what famous band was he the lead singer for? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What singer died on August 16, 1977? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This musician died on December 4, 1993. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What guitarist died in a helicopter crash in 1990? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What singer died on November 24, 1991? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which Beatle was first of the four recording members to die? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Oct 30 2024 : Dagny1: 9/10
Oct 21 2024 : bradez: 7/10
Oct 14 2024 : Guest 51: 8/10
Oct 13 2024 : oslo1999: 9/10
Oct 11 2024 : Luckycharm60: 10/10
Oct 08 2024 : Guest 90: 10/10
Oct 02 2024 : Buddy1: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This Drummer for Led Zeppelin died at Jimmy Page's house after going on a drinking binge.

Answer: John Bonham

After Bonham died Led Zeppelin broke up, but during special reunions his son, Jason, would sit in on drums.
2. This famous guitarist died September 18, 1970.

Answer: Jimi Hendrix

Even though Hendrix died a long time ago live recordings and demos are being still being re-released posthumously.
3. Kurt Cobain was believed to have died on April 5, 1994. On what date did they find his body?

Answer: April 8, 1994

Kurt Cobain was found dead in the guest house of his home, he was found with one shot gun wound to the head and a suicide note.
4. Keith Moon, the flamboyant drummer for The Who, died September 6, 1978. How did he die?

Answer: Overdose

Keith Moon overdosed on the drug heminevrin, used to control his alcoholism.
5. Jim Morrison died July 3, 1971: what famous band was he the lead singer for?

Answer: The Doors

Jim Morrison died from a heart failure in a bathtub at age 27, the heart failure was caused by an overdose of drugs & alcohol.
6. What singer died on August 16, 1977?

Answer: Elvis Presley

Elvis died in his Graceland mansion from a heart attack.
7. This musician died on December 4, 1993.

Answer: Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1990, which caused his death 3 years later.
8. What guitarist died in a helicopter crash in 1990?

Answer: Stevie Ray Vaughan

Stevie Ray Vaughan had many posthumous releases including 1991's "The Sky is Crying".
9. What singer died on November 24, 1991?

Answer: Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury died from AIDS complications, later a tribute concert was held for him which televised to over a billion people worldwide.
10. Which Beatle was first of the four recording members to die?

Answer: John Lennon

John Lennon was murdered outside The Dakota by fan Mark David Chapman December 8, 1980. He was known for his songwriting and political activism.
Source: Author evilbrother

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