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Quiz about Australasian Musicians Demise

Australasian Musicians' Demise Quiz

I will give you the musician and you give me the place, date and cause of death.

A multiple-choice quiz by ClaudiaCat. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ClaudiaCat

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
358,903

Updated
May 02 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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194

Last 3 plays: Guest 175 (2/10), Guest 1 (2/10), Guest 188 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where, when and how did Graeme Shirley Strachan die? Hint

Queensland - 29 August 2010 - Helicopter Crash

New South Wales - 1 January 2010 - Helicopter Crash

New South Wales - 29 August 1991 - Helicopter Crash

Queensland - 29 August 2001 - Helicopter Crash

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where, when and how did Darryl Cotton die? Hint

Melbourne - 27 July 2001 - Car Crash

New South Wales - 29 July 2001 - Liver Cancer

Melbourne - 27 July 2012 - Liver Cancer

Queensland - 29 August 2001 - Helicopter Crash

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where, when and how did Billy Thorpe die? Hint

Sydney - 28 February 1997 - Heart Attack

Sydney - 28 February 2007 - Heart Attack

Sydney - 28 February 1999 - Heart Attack

Sydney - 28 February 2007 - Car Crash

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where, when and how did Johnny O'Keefe die? Hint

Melbourne - 6 October 1970 - Heart Attack

Melbourne - 6 October 1971 - Heart Attack, overdose of prescription drugs

Sydney - 6 October 1990 - Heart Attack

Sydney - 6 October 1978 - Heart Attack, overdose of prescription drugs

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where, when and how did Michael Hutchence die? Hint

Melbourne - 22 November 1992 - Suicide

Sydney - 11 January 1997 - Suicide

Sydney - 22 November 1992 - Suicide

Sydney - 22 November 1997 - Suicide

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where, when and how did Greg Ham die? Hint

Brisbane - 19 April 2000 - Suicide

Melbourne - 19 April 2012 - Unknown

Sydney - 19 April 2012 - Suicide

Melbourne - 19 April 2000 - Unknown

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where, when and how did Paul Hester die? Hint

Sydney - 26 March 2000 - Suicide

Melbourne - 26 March 2005 - Suicide by Drug overdose

Sydney - 26 March 2005 - Suicide by Hanging

Melbourne - 26 March 2005 - Suicide by Hanging

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where, when and how did Bon Scott die? Hint

England - 19 February 1987 - Alcohol poisoning

Scotland - 19 February 1985 - Alcohol poisoning

England - 19 November 1990 - Alcohol poisoning

England - 19 February 1980 - Alcohol poisoning

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where, when and how did Andy Gibb die? Hint

England - 10 March 1980 - Suicide

England - 10 March 1988 - Myocarditis

England - 10 March 1980 - Myocarditis

England - 10 March 1988 - Suicide

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where, when and how did Steve Gilpin die? Hint

Queensland - 6 January 1992 - Car Crash

Melbourne - 6 January 1987 - Suicide

Sydney - 6 January 1992 - Car Crash

Queensland - 6 Janaury 1987 - Suicide

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where, when and how did Graeme Shirley Strachan die?

Answer: Queensland - 29 August 2001 - Helicopter Crash

Shirley was the lead singer of Skyhooks, who hit the big time in the 1970s. Shirley was a man of many talents; he became a television personality firstly with a kid's show, "Shirl's Neighbourhood" and later as a chippy on "Better Homes and Gardens".

2. Where, when and how did Darryl Cotton die?

Answer: Melbourne - 27 July 2012 - Liver Cancer

Darryl Cotton was the lead singer of Zoot in the 60s and 70s. After the band split Darryl moved into acting. Darryl was involved with two TV shows, "Summer Rock" and the "Early Bird Show".

In the 1990s Darryl returned to the music industry and formed Burns, Cotton & Morris (all 1960s popstars) and when Burns retired they became Cotton, Keays & Morris.

3. Where, when and how did Billy Thorpe die?

Answer: Sydney - 28 February 2007 - Heart Attack

Billy Thorpe was an icon of the Australian music scene - part of Sunbury Pop Festival and involved in the scene right up to his death. Billy's signature song was "Most People I Know Think I'm Crazy".

4. Where, when and how did Johnny O'Keefe die?

Answer: Sydney - 6 October 1978 - Heart Attack, overdose of prescription drugs

Known as either "J.O.K." or "the wild one" starting his career in the 1950s.

Johnny was a pioneer in the industry being the first to top the charts and still the most successful Aussie hitmaker. Johnny was also the first Aussie to tour America.

5. Where, when and how did Michael Hutchence die?

Answer: Sydney - 22 November 1997 - Suicide

Michael was a great charismatic singer and lyricist of the internationally successful band INXS. Michael had enormous stage presence and many have likened him to Jim Morrison of the Doors.

6. Where, when and how did Greg Ham die?

Answer: Melbourne - 19 April 2012 - Unknown

Greg's death is still a mystery - it was listed as a no cause of death - unknown. Possibly Greg became more known for "Kookaburra in the old gum tree" Supreme Court action than being a member of Men at Work...

7. Where, when and how did Paul Hester die?

Answer: Melbourne - 26 March 2005 - Suicide by Hanging

Paul Hester was the drummer of Split Enz and later with Crowded House.

After Crowded House disbanded Paul became involved in the TV scene. Paul had a role as "Paul the Cook" with The Wiggles.

8. Where, when and how did Bon Scott die?

Answer: England - 19 February 1980 - Alcohol poisoning

Bon was an Australian icon having roots with the Valentines, Fraternity and being the lead singer of AC/DC. Bon was a great frontman of the band and if you haven't seen him perform check him out on the back of a flatbed truck performing "Long Way to the Top".

9. Where, when and how did Andy Gibb die?

Answer: England - 10 March 1988 - Myocarditis

Younger brother of the Bee Gees who was a star in his own right having a short but amazing career.

Andy died of myocarditis that had been made worse by years of cocaine and alcohol abuse.

10. Where, when and how did Steve Gilpin die?

Answer: Queensland - 6 January 1992 - Car Crash

Steve, being the lead singer of the New Zealand band Mi-Sex, came to Australia in the late 1970s. Mi-Sex won many awards and was known as one of the best pub bands. When Mi-Sex split up in the mid 1980s Steve played with a variety of other bands but none reached Mi-Sex's popularity.

Source: Author ClaudiaCat

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