Rock N Roll Heaven Trivia Quiz

Answer: Keith Moon

Keith was also known as Moon the Loon because of his wild antics. In the Smothers Brothers Show, they tried out an explosive charge in the bass drum during a rehearsal. More than one person secretly thought it should be louder, so the amount of the charge was probably tripled! Pete Townsend's hearing is getting worse everyday. Keith joined The Band in the Sky in 1978 due to a drug overdose.

Answer: Jim Morrison

Jim had moved to Paris after the release of "LA Woman" to write poetry and recoup from his legal hassles and being idolized. He drank heavily, dabbled in heroin, was found dead in his bathtub and was buried in Paris.

Answer: Bon Scott

Bon was the lead singer for AC/DC up until after they recorded "Highway to Hell", a great album that perched them on the brink of international superstardom. Brian Johnson came in to sing on the multi-platinum selling "BACK IN BLACK" album, the title an homage to Bon.

Answer: Randy Rhoads

Sadly, we lost this guitar master in 1982. He was part of Quiet Riot as one of the top rock acts in L.A. (along with Van Halen at the time). His interest and proficiency with classical guitar playing, coupled with the emotional excitement of hard rock, made him almost untouchable among rock guitarists. Randy joined an unlicensed pilot while they 'buzzed' their tour bus.

The plane's wing clipped the bus, causing them to crash. Randy died instantly. He was only 25.

Answer: Steve Clark

A member of Def Leppard for 13 years, "Steaming" Steve Clark died from overdoses due to his relentless depression. Steve was a key creator of many of the band's early hit albums, including the multi-platinum "PYROMANIA". It's sad that a guy can achieve more success than any of us could dream of, and still not be happy.

Answer: Freddie Mercury

Freddie was the dynamic singer for Queen who died of AIDS complications. There are few that don't regard him as one of rock's best singers and showmen ever.

Answer: George Harrison

While with the Beatles (originally The Quarrymen), George's songs often had to take a backseat to the prolific writing of Lennon and McCartney. His talents showed though, when "All Things Must Pass" and the accompanying single "My Sweet Lord" had the distinction of being the first solo recordings by any of the Beatles to top the charts following their breakup.

He died of cancer in 2001.

Answer: Kurt Cobain

Though I enjoy other types of music more than grunge, I greatly respect what Kurt created, and what he meant to his generation. I feel most sorry for his now fatherless kid. Layne Staley was a member of Alice in Chains who died, from an overdose of drugs.

Answer: Janis Joplin

What a loss. This woman sang with as much guts as any man before or since. Jim Morrison died within a year after Janis.

Answer: Elvis

Can't ignore this guy. Though he died before I was 14, you can't argue his huge influence on rock and roll today. Not just the music, but the attitude, the excitement, and unfortunately, the excesses. Let's hope we don't lose any more of these gifted artists while they are still able to provide us with wonderful and exciting music. Long Live Rock and Roll, and those who create it.