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Def Leppard Facts 2 Trivia Quiz

The Follow-up to the first Def Leppard Facts quiz that I made. All questions and answers have been confirmed by DefLeppard.com. Have Fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by jamc100. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
jamc100

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
222,639

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. In 1986, Def Leppard planned 8 shows for the European "Monsters of Rock Tour." They brought in Jeff Rich to back-up Rick Allen after his accident. What band was Jeff from? Hint

Cheap Trick

Status Quo

Whitesnake

Mott the Hoople

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Question 2 of 15

2. Def Leppard's most successful album "Hysteria" was released in 1987. How many of the twelve tracks are released as singles? Hint

Eight

Nine

Five

Seven

3. Def Leppard began touring in support of the "Hysteria" album in 1987. For a change of pace the band performed with the stage in the middle of the arena. What did they call this style of stage set-up?

Answer: (Three Words (including the). The name is used in their second video release.)

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which previously unreleased song did Def Leppard perform at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards? Hint

Make Love Like A Man

Tear It Down

Tonight

Let's Get Rocked

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Question 5 of 15

5. Their fifth album, "Adrenalize," was released March 30, 1992. At what spot did it peak on the sales charts? Hint

Number 1

Number 11

Number 6

Number 3

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Question 6 of 15

6. In April 1992 the newest member to Def Leppard was revealed to the world on stage at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. What is the name of the newest "Lepp?" Hint

Pete Willis

Frank Noon

Tony Kenning

Vivian Campbell

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Question 7 of 15

7. In June 1992, the "Adrenalize" tour began. What was the tour also called? Hint

Three Day Weekend

Let's Get Rocked

Seven Day Weekend

Five Day Weekend

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Question 8 of 15

8. The producers of which Arnold Schwarzenegger movie asked Def Leppard to contribute a song to the soundtrack? Hint

Kindergarten Cop

Total Recall

Last Action Hero

True Lies

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Question 9 of 15

9. "Retro Active," their sixth album, was a collection of old unreleased songs. Which of these songs from the album is not a Def Leppard original? Hint

Miss You In A Heartbeat

Action

From the Inside

Ring of Fire

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Question 10 of 15

10. "Vault," Def Leppard's Greatest Hits album, was released in 1995. Which of these hit songs was not included in the tracklist? Hint

Too Late For Love

When Love and Hate Collide

Two Steps Behind

Pour Some Sugar On Me

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Question 11 of 15

11. In 1995 Def Leppard was introduced into the "Guiness Book of World Records". Which of these amazing feats did they accomplish to get in the book? Hint

For having the most albums that ended in an "ia"

Played three continents in one day

Replaced the most members

Sold out the most shows on a tour

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Question 12 of 15

12. "Slang," their seventh album, was released May 13, 1996. This is the first album to feature the new member's writing talents. Which song was completely written by him? Hint

Slang

Deliver Me

Truth?

Work It Out

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Question 13 of 15

13. In April, 1998 they began recording their Ninth album "Euphoria" in singer Joe Elliott's home studio. What is the name of this studio? Hint

Joe's Garage

Dublin Garage

Garage Studio

Hysterical Studio

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Question 14 of 15

14. March 16, 1999 Def Leppard were one of the first recipients of the new Diamond Awards in America. They are among 45 artists that have recieved this level of award from the RIAA. What did they accomplish, with one album, to receive this special acknowledgment? Hint

Sold five million albums

Sold ten million Albums

Sold fifteen million albums

Sold twenty million albums

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Question 15 of 15

15. 2002 marked the release of an album by a "Diva." On the tracklist is the song "Bringing on the Heartbreak." Which "Diva" covered this classic Def Leppard song? Hint

Jennifer Lopez

Shakira

Mariah Carey

Madonna

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1986, Def Leppard planned 8 shows for the European "Monsters of Rock Tour." They brought in Jeff Rich to back-up Rick Allen after his accident. What band was Jeff from?

Answer: Status Quo

They performed a series of warm-up dates to get Rick ready. During the tour Rich missed the plane and was late for the show. Rick had to play solo. The band couldn't tell the difference. It was then that they realized he was ready to go it alone.

2. Def Leppard's most successful album "Hysteria" was released in 1987. How many of the twelve tracks are released as singles?

Answer: Seven

The seven tracks that made it to singles: "Rocket," "Women," "Pour Some Sugar On Me," "Animal,," "Armageddon It" "Love Bites," and the title track "Hysteria"

Answer: In the Round

Their managment company suggested the idea after seeing Frank Sinatra perform this way. It was the first rock tour performed in this format. In october of 1988 the tour ended. They performed a total of 227 shows.

4. Which previously unreleased song did Def Leppard perform at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards?

Answer: Tear It Down

The Video Music Awards were held on September, 6 1989. This was to be Steve Clark's last stage performance. He died in his home January 8, 1991 after a long battle with alcohol. Steve Clark was 30 years old.

5. Their fifth album, "Adrenalize," was released March 30, 1992. At what spot did it peak on the sales charts?

Answer: Number 1

The album was recorded as a four piece, following Steve's death, with Phil also playing the guitar parts that Steve would have.

6. In April 1992 the newest member to Def Leppard was revealed to the world on stage at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. What is the name of the newest "Lepp?"

Answer: Vivian Campbell

He is the only member of Def Leppard that is not a British native. He is from Ireland.

7. In June 1992, the "Adrenalize" tour began. What was the tour also called?

Answer: Seven Day Weekend

"Seven Day Weekend" is a lyric in the song "Let's Get Rocked." The tour lasted 18 months in which they performed 241 shows. They also performed "In The Round" for this tour, this was the first time they used this method in their native England.

8. The producers of which Arnold Schwarzenegger movie asked Def Leppard to contribute a song to the soundtrack?

Answer: Last Action Hero

The band, who were still on tour, did not have time to record a new song so they send an old b-side called "Two Steps Behind." It was at the time only released in the UK, and later became a hit in the US when released on "Retro Active"

9. "Retro Active," their sixth album, was a collection of old unreleased songs. Which of these songs from the album is not a Def Leppard original?

Answer: Action

Released in August 1993, "Retro Active" was a collection of old songs left over from the Steve Clark/Hysteria era. Three songs, "Two Steps Behind", "Action" (a Sweet cover), and "Miss You In a Heartbeat" were released as singles.

10. "Vault," Def Leppard's Greatest Hits album, was released in 1995. Which of these hit songs was not included in the tracklist?

Answer: Too Late For Love

"When Love and Hate Collide" was a previously unreleased song. The Japanese, UK and US versions of the release were all different. The US release had less tracks than the others.

11. In 1995 Def Leppard was introduced into the "Guiness Book of World Records". Which of these amazing feats did they accomplish to get in the book?

Answer: Played three continents in one day

On October 23, 1995 they played Three Continents in one day. They started at Midnight in Tangiers, Morocco, flew to London for a midday show, and ended at 9:30 pm in Vancouver, Canada. Each set lasted 45 minutes, and they traveled a total of 5,845 miles.

However, they do have 3 albums ending in an "ia," ("Pyromania," "Hysteria" and "Euphoria") They have also replaced a total of 4 members, including two drummers and two guitarists, since their start in 1977.

12. "Slang," their seventh album, was released May 13, 1996. This is the first album to feature the new member's writing talents. Which song was completely written by him?

Answer: Work It Out

A tour in support of the album began May 13, 1996. In December they played in South Africa for the first time, in which they sell-out the Johannesburg Stadium, with 47,000 fans in attendance. The tour ends in April the following year.

13. In April, 1998 they began recording their Ninth album "Euphoria" in singer Joe Elliott's home studio. What is the name of this studio?

Answer: Joe's Garage

"Joe's Garage" is located at his home in Dublin, Ireland. They also recorded parts of "Slang," "Retro Active" and "Adrenalize" there.

Answer: Sold ten million Albums

They received the award in '99 for the album "Hysteria." In 2004 "Pyromania" was also certified Diamond. Def Leppard are now among only the first five groups that can claim two Diamond status albums. The others being: The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles and Van Halen. They are indeed in good company!

15. 2002 marked the release of an album by a "Diva." On the tracklist is the song "Bringing on the Heartbreak." Which "Diva" covered this classic Def Leppard song?

Answer: Mariah Carey

The song is featured on her 2002 release "Charmbracelet." She said about covering the song: "I'm not really a big rock person, but I happened to stumble upon the Def Leppard "VAULT" album, and "Bringin' on the Heartbreak" was always one of my favorite songs growing up." (Quote found on contactmusic.com) Dave Navarro, of Jane's Addiction, is featured on guitar in the song.

Source: Author jamc100

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