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David Coverdale/Whitesnake Trivia Quiz

I noticed that quizzes about my favourite vocalist, David Coverdale, and his band Whitesnake are in short supply on here; therefore, I hope that fans shall enjoy answering these questions.

A multiple-choice quiz by Kalibre. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Kalibre

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
418,468

Updated
Dec 08 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
48

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was vocalist David Coverdale born? Hint

Manchester

Saltburn-by-the Sea

Blackpool

York

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which guitarist has *never* played in David Coverdale's band Whitesnake? Hint

Ritchie Blackmore

Bernie Marsden

Joel Hoekstra

Adrian Vandenberg

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Question 3 of 10

3. On David Coverdale's first album, which was entitled 'White Snake', which member of Whitesnake co-wrote all of the album's tracks? Hint

Tim Hinckley

Simon Phillips

Roger Glover

Mick Moody

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Question 4 of 10

4. Guitarist Mel Galley severely injured his arm and had to quit the band because of it. How did he obtain this injury? Hint

Car accident

Injured at a fairground

Fell from a horse

Fell off the stage

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which one of these, who played in a band along with Ritchie Blackmore, have *never* played bass guitar for Whitesnake? Hint

Rudy Sarzo

Neil Murray

Craig Gruber

Tanya O'Callaghan

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who designed the album cover for 'Come 'An Get It'? Hint

Malcolm Horton

Ken Kelly

Chris Achilleos

Andy Warhol

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Question 7 of 10

7. What nickname was given to David by Led Zeppelin's vocalist, Robert Plant? Hint

David Cloverfield

David Cover-version

David Plantpot

David Coversnake

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who played the lengthy guitar solo on Whitesnake's seventh studio album, which was entitled 'Whitesnake'? Hint

Vivian Campbell

John Sykes

Steve Vai

Bernie Marsden

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which bass guitarist was born in Scotland? Hint

Michael Devin

Craig Hodgkinson

Tony Franklin

Neil Murray

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following bands did John Sykes NOT play for? Hint

Thin Lizzy

Tygers of Pan Tang

Blue Murder

Journey

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was vocalist David Coverdale born?

Answer: Saltburn-by-the Sea

He used to speak with the county's accent accent in the early days of Whitesnake. He also worked as a salesman in a town which is roughly five miles away from where he originated.

2. Which guitarist has *never* played in David Coverdale's band Whitesnake?

Answer: Ritchie Blackmore

He is renowned for his love of playing practical jokes and his interest in the paranormal.

3. On David Coverdale's first album, which was entitled 'White Snake', which member of Whitesnake co-wrote all of the album's tracks?

Answer: Mick Moody

Eric Clapton and Bruce Dickinson have played live alongside him.

4. Guitarist Mel Galley severely injured his arm and had to quit the band because of it. How did he obtain this injury?

Answer: Injured at a fairground

He began to wear a metal device on his arm, which enabled him to play guitar again. He hailed from Cannock, Staffordshire.

5. Which one of these, who played in a band along with Ritchie Blackmore, have *never* played bass guitar for Whitesnake?

Answer: Craig Gruber

He also played alongside Ronnie James Dio's in his band, Elf and was a member of Ritchie Blackmore's, Rainbow.

6. Who designed the album cover for 'Come 'An Get It'?

Answer: Malcolm Horton

The snake's mouth featured on it led to much speculation! The reason for this is that it bore a strong resemblance to a part of the female anatomy. I shall refrain from naming which part and allow you to guess, if you are not already aware of the answer!

7. What nickname was given to David by Led Zeppelin's vocalist, Robert Plant?

Answer: David Cover-version

Plant was not happy about Coverdale's having got together with a former bandmate of his and proceeded to launch a verbal attack, in which he accused him of emulating him. This resulted in Coverdale's responding angrily, insulting Plant. Consequently, it led to an ongoing feud between the two, which remains to this day.

8. Who played the lengthy guitar solo on Whitesnake's seventh studio album, which was entitled 'Whitesnake'?

Answer: John Sykes

The song in question, 'Still Of the Night', was co-written by David, and the album was the only one on which drummer Ansley Dunbar appeared.

9. Which bass guitarist was born in Scotland?

Answer: Neil Murray

He was originally a drummer prior to swapping his drum kit for the bass guitar, which occurred in 1967.

10. Which of the following bands did John Sykes NOT play for?

Answer: Journey

They had a young, Scottish member, Brian Robertson, who was a guitarist; albeit, not in the same line-up as Sykes. John, whilst in this band, co-wrote the track 'Cold Sweat', for the album 'Thunder and Lightening'. He was fired from Whitesnake, along with the other members of the band, by Coverdale, and was furious, as he only found out about it from John Kalodner, the band's A&R man.

Source: Author Kalibre

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