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Hair Metal Drummers Trivia Quiz

Besides big hooks and raunchy riffs, hair metal relied heavily on good grooves and bangin' beats! How well do you know your 80s timekeepers?

A multiple-choice quiz by TimtheImpaler. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
TimtheImpaler

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
384,476

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
170

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In 1984, who did Steve Riley replace in W.A.S.P.? Hint

Johnny Rod

Tony Richards

Steven Sweet

Frankie Banali

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the drummer on Waysted's 1986 album "Save Your Prayers"? Hint

Eric Carr

Bobby Rock

John DiTeodoro

Eric Singer

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who played drums on Vinnie Vincent Invasion's self-titled debut album and Nelson's 1990 album "After the Rain"? Hint

Tico Torres

Bobby Rock

Luis Cardenas

Vinny Appice

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Question 4 of 10

4. Gregg Bissonette played drums with guitar great Steve Vai and bass extraordinaire Billy Sheehan on which 1986 release? Hint

Lean Into It

Walkin' the Razor's Edge

The Blitz

Eat 'Em and Smile

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the late 1980s, Rob Affuso was the drummer for which band with band members Scotti Hill and Rachel Bolan? Hint

Hardline

The London Quireboys

Skid Row

Giuffria

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which two rockers played drums on the 1985 Hear 'n Aid song "Stars"? Hint

Vinny Appice and Frankie Banali

Rikki Rocket and Robert Sweet

Bobby Blotzer and Carmine Appice

Tommy Lee and Neil Peart

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Question 7 of 10

7. A.J. Pero is a drummer most closely associated with which 80s hair band? Hint

Pretty Boy Floyd

Twisted Sister

Vain

Trixter

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these drummers was a member of Motley Crue from 1999-2002? Hint

Mick Brown

Matt Sorum

Pat Torpey

Randy Castillo

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Question 9 of 10

9. Kenny Aronoff played the drums on which 80s frontman's 1990 solo release? Hint

Don Dokken

Jon Bon Jovi

David Coverdale

Eric Martin

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Question 10 of 10

10. If you're listening to the songs "Love Lies", "Only Lonely", "Wild in the Streets", and "99 in the Shade", which of these drummers are you hearing? Hint

Kari Kane

Fred Coury

Tico Torres

Mark "Gus" Scott

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1984, who did Steve Riley replace in W.A.S.P.?

Answer: Tony Richards

Tony Richards played on W.A.S.P.'s self-titled debut album but was replaced by Steve Riley who later went on to play with L.A. Guns.

2. Who was the drummer on Waysted's 1986 album "Save Your Prayers"?

Answer: John DiTeodoro

After leaving Waysted and changing his name to Johnny Dee, John DiTeodoro joined the glam metal band Britny Fox, who found success with the songs "Girlschool" and "Long Way to Love".

3. Who played drums on Vinnie Vincent Invasion's self-titled debut album and Nelson's 1990 album "After the Rain"?

Answer: Bobby Rock

Bobby Rock has also played with Nitro, Gary Hoey, and Lita Ford.

4. Gregg Bissonette played drums with guitar great Steve Vai and bass extraordinaire Billy Sheehan on which 1986 release?

Answer: Eat 'Em and Smile

After leaving Van Halen and releasing a solo EP titled "Crazy from the Heat", David Lee Roth put together a new band featuring these three excellent musicians and released "Eat 'Em and Smile" which featured the hit song "Yankee Rose".

5. In the late 1980s, Rob Affuso was the drummer for which band with band members Scotti Hill and Rachel Bolan?

Answer: Skid Row

Skid Row's 1989 self-titled debut album yielded such singles as "Youth Gone Wild", "18 and Life" and "I Remember You", with the last two reaching the Top Ten on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.

6. Which two rockers played drums on the 1985 Hear 'n Aid song "Stars"?

Answer: Vinny Appice and Frankie Banali

Hear 'n Aid was a project spearheaded by Ronnie James Dio to raise money for famine relief in Africa. Basically, it was the hard rock/heavy metal version of USA for Africa who raised a lot of money with the song "We Are the World".

7. A.J. Pero is a drummer most closely associated with which 80s hair band?

Answer: Twisted Sister

A.J. Pero was the long-time drummer for Twisted Sister playing on many of their albums, including the 1984 smash "Stay Hungry" which featured the breakout hit song "We're Not Gonna Take It". Sadly, A.J. died in 2015 of a heart attack.

8. Which of these drummers was a member of Motley Crue from 1999-2002?

Answer: Randy Castillo

When Tommy Lee left the band, Randy was brought in and recorded the studio album "New Tattoo" which was released in 2000. His time with Motley Crue was short-lived and he died in 2002 of cancer.

9. Kenny Aronoff played the drums on which 80s frontman's 1990 solo release?

Answer: Jon Bon Jovi

Inspired by the movie "Young Guns II", Jon Bon Jovi released a solo album called "Blaze of Glory". Besides recruiting ex-John Mellencamp drummer Kenny Aronoff, Jon also had many other musicians play on the album, including Robbin Crosby (Ratt), Elton John, Little Richard, and Jeff Beck to name a few.

10. If you're listening to the songs "Love Lies", "Only Lonely", "Wild in the Streets", and "99 in the Shade", which of these drummers are you hearing?

Answer: Tico Torres

Tico Torres, or The Hit Man as he's also known, has been the long time drummer for Bon Jovi. Tico also has a clothing line for kids called Rock Star Baby.

Source: Author TimtheImpaler

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