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Quiz about Hair Band Song Characters
Quiz about Hair Band Song Characters

Hair Band Song Characters Trivia Quiz


You know the bands, you know the songs, but do you remember the characters that populate these hair metal tunes?

A multiple-choice quiz by TimtheImpaler. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
384,576
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
13 / 25
Plays
248
Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (11/25), Guest 72 (11/25), Guest 89 (20/25).
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Question 1 of 25
1. Who "comes from a sacred part of town where sometimes you talk so tough your feet don't touch the ground" in this 1986 song? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. In 1989, this young boy had "tequila in his heartbeat, his veins burned gasoline,
it kept his motor running but it never kept him clean". Who was he?
Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. You might want to stay away from the guy who said this: "Oh, it's so nice to see you all inside my dreamy little world, and it's so nice to be with all you lovely little boys and girls". Who is this creepy character? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. What title girl was told "things they change my friend" and "maybe we'll meet again, somewhere again" in a 1986 power ballad? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. Ya see, he "was fast, too fast to know, he wouldn't go slow until his lethal dose...he'll finally come too close". Who was he? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. Which two friends later become "an uptown lawyer" and "a medicine man", while the singer is in a "long-haired rock and roll band"? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. "Six o'clock in the morning, still sitting here pouring the drinks till they're gone" are the opening lines from a song about a little girl who "hit the ground". Who was she?
Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. What 1987 title character's "been knockin'" and "he won't leave me alone"? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. Who was Hardline "hot" for in 1992? Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. A flamboyant frontman sang "You got all the right moves, you make me eat my heart out, nightly, and that's all right with me!" about which of these girls? Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. "Now she's breakin' hearts in heaven, shining bright in the sky". Who is she? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. "Heard he came from Memphis, somewhere down south. Started hangin' with the blues crowd, that's how he got that crazy sound". Who is he? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. In which 80s Bon Jovi song will you find Sahara Jack and Suntan Sally mentioned along with Tommy and Gina? Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. Who is Jani Lane addressing when he sings "don't waste your time, I found a girl who is permanent sunshine. She is the little queen of all my dreams, carry on..."? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. "She's tellin' lies through her burgundy lips, angel on a mission of mercy. She'll get you dancin' with the crack of her whip, take you up to heaven in her rocket ship." Who is this title character? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. "A thousand years I've roamed the plains and waved the hand of doom. I've seen the tears that fall like rain from the waste and all the ruin." Who am I? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. According to Tesla, "Little Suzi's on the up, looking for a get-away". So who "tries to bring her down", "lookin' for another way"? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. Who "lives two doors down" and has "been there for way too long"? HINT: She comes home late every night, she doesn't talk on the phone too much, and she doesn't have many friends. Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. Which title female has these traits: tender eyes, is a sweet believer, is a black cat in disguise, and is too tough to tame? Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. "His mommy used to say boy every time you're alone close your eyes and make a wish on a star. Someone must've heard him cause his daddy came home and bought his little..." Who? "...a Gibson guitar". Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. In the 1989 KISS song "Hide Your Heart", who are the ill-fated lovers? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. "She's got an alligator bag, top hat to match, dressed in black on black. She's got a Philipino girlie she claims is her friend...". Who is Vince Neil singing about? Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. "Sometimes she cries, when she's alone at night. Sometimes she weeps, when she's feelin' cold and weak." Who is she? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. Along with the singer, what are "buddies Sixx, Mick & Tom" doing? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. Where did Tommy used to work and what does he have in hock? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who "comes from a sacred part of town where sometimes you talk so tough your feet don't touch the ground" in this 1986 song?

Answer: Joey

Joey is the opening character in the song "Wild in the Streets" from the album "Slippery When Wet" by Bon Jovi. Billboard named the album the top selling album of 1987.
2. In 1989, this young boy had "tequila in his heartbeat, his veins burned gasoline, it kept his motor running but it never kept him clean". Who was he?

Answer: Ricky

From Skid Row's debut self-titled album, Ricky was the bad boy in "18 and Life". This song reached number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
3. You might want to stay away from the guy who said this: "Oh, it's so nice to see you all inside my dreamy little world, and it's so nice to be with all you lovely little boys and girls". Who is this creepy character?

Answer: Captain Howdy

Captain Howdy is the title character in a song by Twisted Sister off their 1984 hit album "Stay Hungry". In 1998, Dee Snider released a horror movie titled "Strangeland" based on this deranged dude.
4. What title girl was told "things they change my friend" and "maybe we'll meet again, somewhere again" in a 1986 power ballad?

Answer: Carrie

These are lines from the chorus of Europe's great song "Carrie" which appeared on their 1986 studio album "The Final Countdown". The song peaked at number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987.
5. Ya see, he "was fast, too fast to know, he wouldn't go slow until his lethal dose...he'll finally come too close". Who was he?

Answer: Frankie

Frankie is the guy who died in the Motley Crue song "On With the Show" from the 1981 album "Too Fast for Love". The album was originally released on Leathur Records then later on Elektra Records.
6. Which two friends later become "an uptown lawyer" and "a medicine man", while the singer is in a "long-haired rock and roll band"?

Answer: Bobby and Danny

Jon Bon Jovi sings about these childhood friends in the song "Blood On Blood" from the 1988 Bon Jovi album "New Jersey". "New Jersey" also contained the hit songs "I'll Be There for You" and "Bad Medicine".
7. "Six o'clock in the morning, still sitting here pouring the drinks till they're gone" are the opening lines from a song about a little girl who "hit the ground". Who was she?

Answer: Michelle

Those lyrics are from the song "Fly High Michelle" by Enuff Z'Nuff. This song hit number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100.
8. What 1987 title character's "been knockin'" and "he won't leave me alone"?

Answer: Mr. Brownstone

Great song from the Guns N' Roses album "Appetite for Destruction". The song is about heroin addiction.
9. Who was Hardline "hot" for in 1992?

Answer: Cherie

Hardline wrote about going crazy for this girl in the song "Hot Cherie" from their debut album "Double Eclipse". This album features some great guitar work by Journey guitarist Neal Schon.
10. A flamboyant frontman sang "You got all the right moves, you make me eat my heart out, nightly, and that's all right with me!" about which of these girls?

Answer: Suzy

"Suzy, Suzy, girl, for cryin' out loud" belts Diamond David Lee Roth in the song "Just Like Paradise" from his 1988 solo album "Skyscraper". The song went to number one on the U.S. Album Rock Tracks chart.
11. "Now she's breakin' hearts in heaven, shining bright in the sky". Who is she?

Answer: Jayne

These lyrics are from the song "The Ballad of Jayne" by L.A. Guns. The band was formed by ex-Guns N' Roses guitarist Tracii Guns.
12. "Heard he came from Memphis, somewhere down south. Started hangin' with the blues crowd, that's how he got that crazy sound". Who is he?

Answer: Way Cool Jr.

That's what Ratt said about this title character from the 1988 album "Reach for the Sky". The bluesy sound of this song is attributed to guitarist Robbin Crosby's love for the blues. Sadly, Robbin died of a heroin overdose in 2002.
13. In which 80s Bon Jovi song will you find Sahara Jack and Suntan Sally mentioned along with Tommy and Gina?

Answer: 99 in the Shade

This song is from the 1988 album "New Jersey". Tommy and Gina first appear in the song "Livin' on a Prayer" then later in the songs "99 in the Shade" and "It's My Life".
14. Who is Jani Lane addressing when he sings "don't waste your time, I found a girl who is permanent sunshine. She is the little queen of all my dreams, carry on..."?

Answer: Mr. Rainmaker

These are lyrics from the chorus of the song "Mr. Rainmaker" off the album "Cherry Pie" by the band Warrant. Model Bobbie Brown was the super hot girl in the video for the title track. Her and lead singer Jani Lane were later married.
15. "She's tellin' lies through her burgundy lips, angel on a mission of mercy. She'll get you dancin' with the crack of her whip, take you up to heaven in her rocket ship." Who is this title character?

Answer: Sweet Little Sister

These are lyrics from the song "Sweet Little Sister" by Skid Row. Many, many songs written in the 80s were about hot girls and this is one of the best! The song appears on Skid Row's 1989 debut self-titled album. The band won an American Music Award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock New Artist in 1990.
16. "A thousand years I've roamed the plains and waved the hand of doom. I've seen the tears that fall like rain from the waste and all the ruin." Who am I?

Answer: The Widowmaker

Those are the opening lines of the song "Widowmaker" from the 1985 album "The Last Command" by W.A.S.P. The lineup for this album consisted of Blackie Lawless (lead vocals, bass guitar), Chris Holmes (guitar), Randy Piper (guitar), and Steve Riley (drums).
17. According to Tesla, "Little Suzi's on the up, looking for a get-away". So who "tries to bring her down", "lookin' for another way"?

Answer: Ruby

The song "Little Suzi" is from the 1986 album "Mechanical Resonance" by Tesla. It is a cover version of the song "Little Suzi's on the Up" by the band Ph.D. from 1981.
18. Who "lives two doors down" and has "been there for way too long"? HINT: She comes home late every night, she doesn't talk on the phone too much, and she doesn't have many friends.

Answer: Desiree

Desiree is the character in the song "Bed of Roses" by Warrant from the album "Cherry Pie". Guitarist C.C. DeVille of Poison appears as a guest performer on the album.
19. Which title female has these traits: tender eyes, is a sweet believer, is a black cat in disguise, and is too tough to tame?

Answer: Madalaine

From the song "Madalaine", these traits describe a girl that is quite difficult to love, according to Kip Winger. You can find this tune on the 1988 album "Winger".
20. "His mommy used to say boy every time you're alone close your eyes and make a wish on a star. Someone must've heard him cause his daddy came home and bought his little..." Who? "...a Gibson guitar".

Answer: Joe

These are the opening lines to the song "Owed to Joe" by Bulletboys from their 1988 self-titled album. The song is about guitar legend Joe Perry of Aerosmith.
21. In the 1989 KISS song "Hide Your Heart", who are the ill-fated lovers?

Answer: Johnny and Rosa

From the album "Hot in the Shade", this song warns us of the dangers of cheating in relationships. The song was co-written by legendary songwriter Desmond Child.
22. "She's got an alligator bag, top hat to match, dressed in black on black. She's got a Philipino girlie she claims is her friend...". Who is Vince Neil singing about?

Answer: Cindy (aka "Sin")

She's the character from the song "Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)" off the 1989 album "Dr. Feelgood" by Motley Crue. The album also features the song "Kickstart My Heart" which is about bassist Nikki Sixx's brush with death due to a heroin overdose.
23. "Sometimes she cries, when she's alone at night. Sometimes she weeps, when she's feelin' cold and weak." Who is she?

Answer: Mercy

Mercy is the girl in the Warrant song "Sometimes She Cries" from their 1989 debut album "Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich". The album also features the hit songs "Down Boys", "Heaven", "32 Pennies" and "Big Talk".
24. Along with the singer, what are "buddies Sixx, Mick & Tom" doing?

Answer: Smokin' in the boys room

Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, Tommy Lee and singer, Vince Neil, form the band Motley Crue who covered the Brownsville Station song "Smokin' in the Boys Room" back in 1985. The song appears on the band's third studio album "Theatre of Pain" along with the hit power ballad "Home Sweet Home".
25. Where did Tommy used to work and what does he have in hock?

Answer: On the docks & his six string

Tommy is one of the main characters (along with Gina) who populates the Bon Jovi song "Livin' on a Prayer" from the 1986 album "Slippery When Wet". To date, this album is the band's best selling release.
Source: Author TimtheImpaler

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