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Cheap Trick Trivia Quiz

Questions about the music and members of Cheap Trick. Mostly multiple choice. I'll try not to make them too hard, I don't know if there are many hardcore fans.

A multiple-choice quiz by SaxMan4. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
SaxMan4

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
59,626

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1789

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (10/10), Guest 71 (10/10), Guest 136 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What area is Cheap Trick originally from? Hint

New York

Chicago

Los Angeles

Cleveland

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which original member of the band quit then returned after a few years? Hint

Robin Zander

Rick Nielsen

Bun E. Carlos

Tom Petersson

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following is FALSE? Hint

Tom often played an twelve string bass guitar

Rick has a guitar shaped like a smaller version of himself

Robin sometimes plays guitar in concert

Bun E. has a tattoo of a drum set on his arm

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which tune contains the line, 'Just the other day I heard of a soldier's falling off, some Indonesian junk that's going 'round'?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which tune was NOT originally written by Cheap Trick? Hint

'Ain't That a Shame'

'If You Want My Love'

'Big Eyes'

'Surrender'

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Question 6 of 10

6. Cheap Trick had a hit in the 80's with another tune they didn't write. What was the name of the song made popular by a rock-n-roll legend in the 50's? Hint

'Goodnight My Love'

'Blue Suede Shoes'

'Don't Be Cruel'

'Rockin at Midnight'

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what country was Cheap Trick's breakthrough album, 'Live at Budokan' recorded?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which album contains the songs, 'Gonna Raise Hell, Voices, This House is Rocking, and Tonight'? Hint

'Dream Police'

'Live at Budokon'

'Living Color'

'Standing on the Edge'

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these is Rick Neilsen NOT know for? Hint

throwing lots of guitar picks into the audience

changing guitars several times in show

wearing a baseball cap

doing the Chuck Berry 'duck walk'

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which member used to smoke continuously on stage? Hint

Rick Nielson

Bun E. Carlos

Robin Zander

Tom Peterson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What area is Cheap Trick originally from?

Answer: Chicago

Their hometown, Rockford, Illinois, is west of Chicago. I know someone who worked at a stereo store where Rick came in a few times to purchase stuff. She said he came off as 'cheap and rude.' Good thing he could play guitar.

2. Which original member of the band quit then returned after a few years?

Answer: Tom Petersson

..in the early 80's. The rest of the band has been together for over 20 years.

3. Which of the following is FALSE?

Answer: Bun E. has a tattoo of a drum set on his arm

Rick has huge guitar collection, including the custom made, double-neck Hamer. Tom's 12-string bass is the only one I've ever seen. Robin plays a Telecaster or an acoustic guitar on some tunes.

4. Which tune contains the line, 'Just the other day I heard of a soldier's falling off, some Indonesian junk that's going 'round'?

Answer: Surrender

..One of their biggest hits. I sure hope you didn't miss this one.

5. Which tune was NOT originally written by Cheap Trick?

Answer: 'Ain't That a Shame'

Fats Domino had a hit version of this tune in the 50s. I think he also wrote it.

6. Cheap Trick had a hit in the 80's with another tune they didn't write. What was the name of the song made popular by a rock-n-roll legend in the 50's?

Answer: 'Don't Be Cruel'

Elvis. I guess the guys liked some of those 50's tunes. I personally think their own stuff rocks much better.

7. In what country was Cheap Trick's breakthrough album, 'Live at Budokan' recorded?

Answer: Japan

Budokan is Tokyo's version of Madison Square Garden. Several live tunes that didn't make that album were included on a more recent greatest hits compilation.

8. Which album contains the songs, 'Gonna Raise Hell, Voices, This House is Rocking, and Tonight'?

Answer: 'Dream Police'

Great rocking album, full of good songwriting, thick guitar riffs and tasty hooks!

9. Which of these is Rick Neilsen NOT know for?

Answer: doing the Chuck Berry 'duck walk'

Rick tours with a couple dozen guitars -just a fraction of his collection! During 'Surrender' he usually grabs a big handful and throws them out. One cool move Rick has is to put a pick into his mouth, spit it high in the air, and catch it in his hand just in time to play the next part of the song. I duplicated that once in my own rock band and felt like a god, lol!

10. Which member used to smoke continuously on stage?

Answer: Bun E. Carlos

Bun was one of the least rock-n-roll-looking drummers ever- kinda pudgy, hispanic, thinning hair, always smoking, but he added the perfect parts to Cheap Trick's many great songs!
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Source: Author SaxMan4

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