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Guitarists Trivia Quiz

Random trivia on some of music's greatest guitarists.

A multiple-choice quiz by guitarninja90. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
guitarninja90

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
222,474

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
652

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Question 1 of 10

1. System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian is of what descent? Hint

Spanish

Greek

Armenian

Italian

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson's birth name?

Answer: (First and last name -- or just last name)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Eddie Van Halen always knew he wanted to be a guitarist.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which part of the military did Jimi Hendrix join? Hint

82 Airborne Division

501 Parachute Infantry Regiment

25 Infantry Division

101 Airborne Division

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Question 5 of 10

5. For what reason does Pete Townshend have shrapnel in his head and is partially deaf? Hint

None of these

He was in the war

The explosion of Keith Moon's drums

He is not deaf and does not have shrapnel in his head

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Question 6 of 10

6. How did Randy Rhoads die? Hint

Plane crash

Drug Abuse

Helicopter Crash

Alcohol Abuse

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Question 7 of 10

7. How did Buddy Holly die?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is the last original guitarist from Lynyrd Skynyrd who is still alive?

Answer: (First and last name, or just surname)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What guitarist joined The Eagles for in time for their last two studio albums?

Answer: (Two Words (Think "Life's Been Good))

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Question 10 of 10

10. 2005 made 25 years since the death of this legendary guitarist.

Answer: (Two Words (Think "I Am The Walrus"))

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian is of what descent?

Answer: Armenian

The entire band is of Armenian descent.

2. What is Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson's birth name?

Answer: Alexander Zivojinovich

Lifeson claims that his last name, Zivojinovich, is Serbian for "Lifeson."

3. Eddie Van Halen always knew he wanted to be a guitarist.

Answer: False

At first Alex played the guitar and Eddie played the drums until the two figured they were better at each other's instruments.

4. Which part of the military did Jimi Hendrix join?

Answer: 101 Airborne Division

Jimi was eventually kicked out of the military after his 26th parachute jump when he broke his ankle.

5. For what reason does Pete Townshend have shrapnel in his head and is partially deaf?

Answer: The explosion of Keith Moon's drums

After the special effects guy put gunpowder in Keith's drum, Keith snuck more into his drum for a better effect causing the giant explosion.

6. How did Randy Rhoads die?

Answer: Plane crash

He died in a plane crash in Florida while on tour.

7. How did Buddy Holly die?

Answer: Plane Crash

He died in the 1950's with J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and Ritchie Valens.

8. Who is the last original guitarist from Lynyrd Skynyrd who is still alive?

Answer: Gary Rossington

The total remaining original living members are Gary Rossington(guitar)and Billy Powell(Piano)

9. What guitarist joined The Eagles for in time for their last two studio albums?

Answer: Joe Walsh

Joe Walsh has also had guest appearances on "The Drew Carey Show."

10. 2005 made 25 years since the death of this legendary guitarist.

Answer: John Lennon

John Lennon was shot on December 7, 1980 by a crazed fan.

Source: Author guitarninja90

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