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Quiz about Deceased Singers and Musicians

Deceased Singers and Musicians Quiz

The following quiz deals with Rock or Pop Stars and Musicians (classic and today's rock) who are now deceased. Hopefully, you'll find my 'after-the-answer' info informative.

A multiple-choice quiz by BeatleAnt. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
BeatleAnt

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
77,697

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2995

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Layne Staley, who died in April 2002, sang for what group ? Hint

Alice in Chains

Green Jelly

Mother Love Bone

Soundgarden

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Question 2 of 10

2. The drummer for the 1970s classic rock group Sweet, died in February 2002. What was his name ? Hint

Steve Priest

Mick Tucker

Brian Connolly

Andy Scott

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Question 3 of 10

3. Leon Wilkeson (RIP July 2001) was the original bass player for what band ? Hint

Molly Hatchet

Allman Brothers

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Firefall

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Question 4 of 10

4. Glenn Hughes (RIP March 2001) was dressed as the _________ for the Village People ? Hint

Biker

Indian

Policeman

Construction Worker

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Question 5 of 10

5. Scott Smith (RIP November 2000) played bass for what Canadian group ? (Hint: Do you work on the weekends?) Hint

Guess Who

Loverboy

Harlequin

Chilliwack

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Question 6 of 10

6. John 'Speedy' Keen (RIP March 2002) was a talented drummer and writer for which one-hit wonder group of the 1960s ? Hint

Crazy Elephant

Thunderclap Newman

The Move

The Lemon Pipers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Keith Relf (RIP May 1976) sang vocals for what legendary British band that also included at one time, Jimmy Page ? Hint

Cream

The Yardbirds

Led Zeppelin

High Numbers

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Question 8 of 10

8. Jeff Porcaro (RIP August 1992) played drums for what band ? (Hint: the band had a hit with the same title as a famous hockey player's jersey number). Hint

Journey

REO Speedwagon

Toto

Roxy Music

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Question 9 of 10

9. Stuart Adamson (RIP December 2001) was the lead singer for what 1980s group? Hint

Dream Academy

Big Country

Dexy's Midnight Runners

Soft Cell

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Question 10 of 10

10. Steve Marriott (RIP April 1991) was a member of the Small Faces and then lead singer of what British rock group ? Hint

Manfred Mann's Earth Band

Family

Stone the Crows

Humble Pie

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Layne Staley, who died in April 2002, sang for what group ?

Answer: Alice in Chains

Alice in Chains: Layne formed AIC while still a high school student in the mid-80s. (Layne) soon formed a friendship with guitarist Jerry Cantrell, who joined the band in 1987 and provided the other half of the group's creative core. Drummer Sean Kinney and bassist Mike Starr (replaced in 1992 by Mike Inez) soon followed, and the band landed a deal with Columbia Records in 1989.

2. The drummer for the 1970s classic rock group Sweet, died in February 2002. What was his name ?

Answer: Mick Tucker

Mick Tucker: the Sweet was one of the leading bands of the glam rock music era, securing big hits with 'Fox On The Run', 'Blockbuster', 'The Ballroom Blitz' and 'Love is like Oxygen'.

3. Leon Wilkeson (RIP July 2001) was the original bass player for what band ?

Answer: Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd: best known for the hits 'Free Bird', 'Sweet Home Alabama' and 'Gimme Three Steps', was formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in the late 1960s.

4. Glenn Hughes (RIP March 2001) was dressed as the _________ for the Village People ?

Answer: Biker

The Village People were an instant phenomenom with hits like 'Macho Man', 'YMCA', 'In the Navy', 'Go West' and more. The Village People were in fullbloom during the Disco era.

5. Scott Smith (RIP November 2000) played bass for what Canadian group ? (Hint: Do you work on the weekends?)

Answer: Loverboy

Loverboy: they had many hits including 'Working for the Weekend', 'The Kid is Hot Tonite', 'Turn Me Loose', 'Heaven in your eyes', and more.

6. John 'Speedy' Keen (RIP March 2002) was a talented drummer and writer for which one-hit wonder group of the 1960s ?

Answer: Thunderclap Newman

Thunderclap Newman: John wrote 'Something in the Air', a smash in Britian, which was produced by Pete Townshend (The Who). The band only recorded one album which is now considered a lost classic.

7. Keith Relf (RIP May 1976) sang vocals for what legendary British band that also included at one time, Jimmy Page ?

Answer: The Yardbirds

After leaving the Yardbirds, (Keith) Relf stayed with music, forming a folk duo called Together. Relf departed the group in 1972, and died on May 14, 1976. There has been much controversy on how exactly Keith died, whether by electrocution or dying later after falling ill from the effect.

8. Jeff Porcaro (RIP August 1992) played drums for what band ? (Hint: the band had a hit with the same title as a famous hockey player's jersey number).

Answer: Toto

Toto: the song (from the hint) is '99' (Famous Hockey Player - Wayne Gretzky). They also had hits with 'Hold the Line', 'Rosanna', 'Africa', and more.

9. Stuart Adamson (RIP December 2001) was the lead singer for what 1980s group?

Answer: Big Country

This Scottish band had an 80s hit (amongst others) with 'In a Big Country'. Stuart died at the age of 43.

10. Steve Marriott (RIP April 1991) was a member of the Small Faces and then lead singer of what British rock group ?

Answer: Humble Pie

Peter Framption was also a one-time member of Humble Pie. '30 Days in the Hole' is one of HP's biggest hits.

Source: Author BeatleAnt

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