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Classic Heavy Metal Drummers Trivia Quiz

This quiz is not for the faint hearted. If you play drums this should not be a problem. Good luck fellow skinsmen.

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

Author
megametall

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
175,198

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the drummer that played on the Iron Maiden album "Piece of Mind"? Hint

Clive Burr

Bruce Dickinson

Doug Sampson

Nicko McBrain

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the original drummer for Van Halen? Hint

Bill Van Halen

Micheal Van Halen

Alex Van Halen

James Young

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who played drums on the hit song "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne in 1980? Hint

Benedict Helmsley

Tommy Aldridge

Lee Kerslake

Samuel Norton

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Question 4 of 10

4. Tommy Aldridge played drums on the record "Diary of a Madman", by Ozzy Osbourne.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the original drummer for heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio during his solo career? Hint

Vinnie Appice

Carmine Appice

Jimmy Bain

Bill Ward

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Question 6 of 10

6. Why did drummer Clive Burr leave "Iron Maiden" after the "Beast on the Road" tour? Hint

Health reasons

Lost his index finger

He was gay

Motorcycle accident

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which drum legend played on the Whitesnake record "Slide It In"? Hint

Cozy Powell

Ian Paice

Aynsley Dunbar

John Sykes

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Question 8 of 10

8. What other drummer, other than John Bonham, uses his hands during their drum solos? Hint

Peter Criss

Alex Van Halen

Tommy Aldridge

Keith Moon

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which "crazy" drummer drove a limousine into a swimming pool? Hint

Joey Scott Harges

Dave Holland

Alan Finch

Keith Moon

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Question 10 of 10

10. Tommy Lee fell off his drum kit during one of Motley Crue's songs

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the drummer that played on the Iron Maiden album "Piece of Mind"?

Answer: Nicko McBrain

Nicko Mcbrain joined Iron Maiden in 1983, right after the "Number of the Beast" album. "Piece of Mind" was released shortly after.

2. Who was the original drummer for Van Halen?

Answer: Alex Van Halen

Alex Van Halen is the only drummer Van Halen ever had. I think "Hot for Teacher" and "Pleasure Dome" show how this guy can get the job done.

3. Who played drums on the hit song "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne in 1980?

Answer: Lee Kerslake

Lee and bassist Bob Daisley played in "Uriah Heep" together and were invited by Ozzy to play on his first ever solo record after leaving "Black Sabbath".

4. Tommy Aldridge played drums on the record "Diary of a Madman", by Ozzy Osbourne.

Answer: False

Lee Kerslake played the drums on that album, but Tommy Aldridge was credited for it. Tommy's name and picture are on the sleeve.

5. Who was the original drummer for heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio during his solo career?

Answer: Vinnie Appice

Vinnie Appice joined forces with Ronnie James Dio after they left "Black Sabbath" and put out his best record, (I think) "Holy Diver".

6. Why did drummer Clive Burr leave "Iron Maiden" after the "Beast on the Road" tour?

Answer: Health reasons

Clive left due to "health reasons". Apparently, he couldn't handle Iron Maiden's busy tour schedule and burned himself out. He never returned after that.

7. Which drum legend played on the Whitesnake record "Slide It In"?

Answer: Cozy Powell

Cozy Powell hit the skins on one of Whitesnake's best selling records. Cozy, unfortunatly died in a car accident a couple of years ago. R.I.P Cozy.

8. What other drummer, other than John Bonham, uses his hands during their drum solos?

Answer: Tommy Aldridge

I'm sure there are many drummers that use this "hands on" method, but if you have ever seen Tommy play in concert, you would know that he is the master of this art.

9. Which "crazy" drummer drove a limousine into a swimming pool?

Answer: Keith Moon

Mr. Moon was drunk, as usual, took the bands limousine for a "spin" and drove it into a swimming pool. According to his biography, the people who lived in the house were not happy.

10. Tommy Lee fell off his drum kit during one of Motley Crue's songs

Answer: True

Tommy is famous for his rotating drum kit that turns in circles in mid air. During the song "Wildside", Tommy's harness came loose and he fell onto the stage. Thank God he was alright. Not only is he a celebrity, he is one heck of a good drummer.

Source: Author megametall

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