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Bon Scott Trivia Quiz

Here's a short quiz about the life and times of Bon Scott. Ride on, Bon.

A multiple-choice quiz by DelGriffith. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
DelGriffith

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
162,197

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1934

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (10/10), Guest 104 (4/10), Guest 81 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Bon's real name? Hint

Bon Ronald Scott

Ronald Belford Scott

Belford Ronald Scott

Scott Ronald Belford

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was Bon born? Hint

August 14, 1947

July 9, 1946

March 31, 1949

October 3, 1944

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Question 3 of 10

3. How old was Bon when his family moved to Australia? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Was Bon ever incarcerated due to his wayward antics?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of Bon's first band? Hint

The Winzstons

Fraternity

The Valentines

The Spektors

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Question 6 of 10

6. Was Bon ever married during his short life?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. What date did Bon die? Hint

February 19, 1979

February 19, 1978

February 19, 1981

February 19, 1980

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Question 8 of 10

8. What were the last words spoken by Bon on the album "Highway to Hell"? Hint

"Don't stop me!"

"Just plug me in!"

"You'll never be safe!"

"Shazbot...Nanu, Nanu"

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Question 9 of 10

9. What position did Bon audition for in AC/DC? Hint

Singer

Keyboards

Bass Guitar

Drummer

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where does Bon lie at rest? Hint

Adelaide, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Fremantle, Australia

Sydney, Australia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Bon's real name?

Answer: Ronald Belford Scott

Bon's real name was Ronald Belford Scott. When his family moved to Australia, his schoolmates called him the "Bonny Scot", and the name stuck.

2. When was Bon born?

Answer: July 9, 1946

Bon was born July 9, 1946 in Scotland.

3. How old was Bon when his family moved to Australia?

Answer: 6

Bon was 6 years old when his family moved to Australia in 1952.

4. Was Bon ever incarcerated due to his wayward antics?

Answer: Yes

Bon was commited to the Australian Child Welfare Department in 1963 for giving a false name to a police officer, escaping police custody, having unlawful carnal knowledge, and for stealing 12 gallons of gasoline.

5. What was the name of Bon's first band?

Answer: The Spektors

Bon's original band was called "The Spektors". They merged with "The Winzstons" and became "The Valentines". Bon later left to join "Fraternity", where he wrote many of AC/DC's early songs.

6. Was Bon ever married during his short life?

Answer: Yes

Bon married Irene Thornton in 1972. They divorced 6 years later following a horrific motorcycle accident that almost claimed Bon's life.

7. What date did Bon die?

Answer: February 19, 1980

Bon died shortly after recording the classic album "Highway to Hell". He was found dead in the front seat of his friend's car, having choked on his own vomit following a serious binge.

8. What were the last words spoken by Bon on the album "Highway to Hell"?

Answer: "Shazbot...Nanu, Nanu"

Bon was a fan of the tv show "Mork and Mindy" in which Robin Williams spoke the words "Shazbot...Nanu, Nanu" to end a transmission to his home planet. Seems only fitting that Bon would use the phrase to end his last album.

9. What position did Bon audition for in AC/DC?

Answer: Drummer

Bon was an avid drummer in school, and originally auditioned to be the drummer for AC/DC. Bon originally did not want to front the band, but he was half-drunk one night, and when Dave Evans failed to turn up for a show, Bon seized the opportunity.

10. Where does Bon lie at rest?

Answer: Fremantle, Australia

Bon's body lies in Freemantle Cemetary. Many fans flock to his gravesite every year to pay homage to the great one. For a picture of his grave, visit:

www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Club/2660/bonscott.html

Source: Author DelGriffith

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