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Damn Yankees Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the band the Damn Yankees. The Damn Yankees were a super-group (a unique blending of artists from different and successful groups who combine to make their own band) that I enjoyed from the late '80s and early '90s.

A multiple-choice quiz by tbusmc90. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
tbusmc90

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
356,260

Updated
Jan 09 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
182

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Question 1 of 10

1. Jack Blades, one of the Vocalists from the Damn Yankees was also the band's bassist. He came from another band known for such hits as "The Secret of My Success" and "When You Close Your Eyes". What is the name of that band? Hint

Poison

Night Ranger

Warrant

Boston

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Damn Yankees song, "Coming of Age", has three main characters. The singer, little sister, and little junior. What does little sister tell the singer her name is? Hint

Susie

Sexy

Tonight

Maybe

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Question 3 of 10

3. Tommy Shaw is one of the guitarists and vocalists for the Damn Yankees. Which popular group that has the hit songs, "Renegade" and "Mr Roboto" was Shaw in prior to the Damn Yankees? Hint

Styx

Fleetwood Mac

Journey

The Sweet

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Question 4 of 10

4. The drummer for the Damn Yankees was the only band member that did not come from a famous or popular band. What is his name? Hint

Ray Ray Smith

Rupert Avery

Michael Cartellone

Tina Falcon

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Question 5 of 10

5. "The Silence is Broken" is a song from the Damn Yankees second album. The song is included on the soundtrack of an action movie featuring the actor Jean-Claude Van Damme that was released in 1993. What was the title of that movie? Hint

Nowhere To Run

The Kickboxer

Under Siege

Time Cop

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Question 6 of 10

6. The band's name, "Damn Yankees" was first used as a title in another venue. Where was "Damn Yankees" used first? Hint

A Broadway play

Movie

Another band name

TV show

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Question 7 of 10

7. Oops, I realized I have forgotten to mention the last member of the band. He was the lead guitarist as well as a vocalist for the band. His nickname is the, "Motor City Madman". Two of the songs he is known for are "Cat Scratch Fever" and "Stranglehold". Who is this musician, actor, and avid sportsman? Hint

Ace Frehley

Ted Nugent

Richie Sambora

Eddie Van Halen

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Damn Yankees song "Don't Tread on Me" was often played during the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Which band member provided the lead vocals? Hint

Jack Blades

Ted Nugent

Tommy Shaw

Michael Cartellone

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Damn Yankees second and last album was released in 1992. The title was part of the name of a track on the album. What was the name of this album? Hint

"Silence Is Broken"

"15 Minutes of Fame"

"Don't Tread"

"Dirty Dog"

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Damn Yankees' highest charting song (according to Billboard) was also the fourth track listed on their debut album, "Damn Yankees". Jack Blades and Tommy Shaw shared the lead vocal duties. What was the name of this emotional power ballad? Hint

"High Enough"

"Runaway"

"Come Again"

"Mystified"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Night Ranger

Night Ranger's biggest hit to date was the song, "Sister Christian". According to Billboard, the song peaked at number five in June of 1984. Jack Blades is still performing with Night Ranger today.

2. The Damn Yankees song, "Coming of Age", has three main characters. The singer, little sister, and little junior. What does little sister tell the singer her name is?

Answer: Maybe

"Coming of Age" peaked at number sixty on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990.

3. Tommy Shaw is one of the guitarists and vocalists for the Damn Yankees. Which popular group that has the hit songs, "Renegade" and "Mr Roboto" was Shaw in prior to the Damn Yankees?

Answer: Styx

Tommy Shaw continued performing as a vocalist and guitarist with Styx well into the 2010s!

4. The drummer for the Damn Yankees was the only band member that did not come from a famous or popular band. What is his name?

Answer: Michael Cartellone

After Damn Yankees, Michael worked as the drummer for the band Accept and then as the drummer for the band Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Coincidentally, I appeared in the Lynyrd Skynyrd video for the song, "Last of a Dying Breed".

Answer: Nowhere To Run

Neither the movie nor the song became a big hit.

6. The band's name, "Damn Yankees" was first used as a title in another venue. Where was "Damn Yankees" used first?

Answer: A Broadway play

The Broadway play, "Damn Yankees", opened in 1955. The movie version was released in 1958 and the television version was released in 1967.

After a lot of research I could not find where any of the band members had referenced the origin of their band's name, but I suspect it is from one of these uses I listed above.

Answer: Ted Nugent

Ted Nugent started his career in the '50s. He has played in numerous bands and also has a successful solo career!

8. The Damn Yankees song "Don't Tread on Me" was often played during the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Which band member provided the lead vocals?

Answer: Jack Blades

Even though Jack Blades sang lead on the song, the song was written by Tommy Shaw, Ted Nugent, and Jack Blades.

9. The Damn Yankees second and last album was released in 1992. The title was part of the name of a track on the album. What was the name of this album?

Answer: "Don't Tread"

According to the Billboard Top 200 for 1992, the album, "Don't Tread" peaked at number twenty-two and was on the charts for twenty-eight weeks.

Answer: "High Enough"

"High Enough" was the second song released as a single off of the Damn Yankees' debut album. According to Billboard it peaked at number three and was on the charts for a total of twenty-nine weeks.

Source: Author tbusmc90

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