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Hammer of the Gods 1 Trivia Quiz

I have been a Led Zep fan for quite a while now. Most of these questions are taken from the unauthorized biography "Hammer of the Gods", by Stephen Davis.

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

Author
Nerrad

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
255,845

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
2527

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 62 (6/10), Flyingbustub (2/10), Guest 173 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did the infamous "Shark Episode" take place? Hint

Chateau Marmont

The Beverly Hilton

Continental Hyatt House

The Edgewater Inn

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Led Zeppelin song was transformed into "Who's To Blame", the theme song for "Death Wish 2"? Hint

In The Evening

Nobodys Fault But Mine

Achillies Last Stand

Wearing and Tearing

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Question 3 of 10

3. With "The Starship" grounded, what was the name of Led Zep's other chartered luxury jet? Hint

The Magic Bus

Caesars Chariot

The Led Zeppelin

The Winged Warrior

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Question 4 of 10

4. In March 1975, how many albums did Led Zeppelin have on the American Billboard charts? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the charge brought against Led Zep's tour manager Richard Cole, when he was sentenced to six months at Regina Coeli prison in Rome? Hint

Drug traffiking

Indecent exposure

Terrorism

Assault

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Question 6 of 10

6. Apart from `Bonzo` what was John Bonhams other nickname. Hint

Bobo

Bozo

The Bear

The Beast

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was John Bonhams drum roadie. Hint

Danny Goldberg

Mick Hinton

Rick Hobbs

Nick Kent

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which European city did the worst riot of Led Zeps career take place. Hint

Vienna

Paris

Milan

Frankfurt

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where did Led Zeppelins last American concert of 1969 take place. Hint

Fillmore East

Winterland

Madison Square Garden

Central Park

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does Bron-Yr-Ar (pronounced "Bromrahra") translate to. Hint

Golden Breast

Glorious Star

Long River

Great One

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did the infamous "Shark Episode" take place?

Answer: The Edgewater Inn

Lep Zeppelin has stayed at all of these hotels. The hotel in question is in Seattle, WA.

2. Which Led Zeppelin song was transformed into "Who's To Blame", the theme song for "Death Wish 2"?

Answer: In The Evening

Jimmy Page wrote the score to this movie.

3. With "The Starship" grounded, what was the name of Led Zep's other chartered luxury jet?

Answer: Caesars Chariot

This luxury jet belonged to the owners of Caesars Palace casino in Las Vegas.

4. In March 1975, how many albums did Led Zeppelin have on the American Billboard charts?

Answer: 6

With the late release of "Physical Graffiti" in 1975, the excitement of the impending Zeppelin visit had brought all six Zeppelin albums on the chart. In addition, the three Swan Song LPs (Bad Company, Maggie Bell, and the Pretty Things) held respectable chart positions as well. The nine was the apex of Led Zeppelins business career and an unprecedented coup.

5. What was the charge brought against Led Zep's tour manager Richard Cole, when he was sentenced to six months at Regina Coeli prison in Rome?

Answer: Terrorism

In April 1980 Led Zeppelin began to rehearse for a short tour of Europe, the plan was to play fourteen shows. It would be Led Zeppelin's first European shows since 1973. Richard Cole fell out with his employer before this tour. Peter Grant had decided that Cole was too wasted to do his job.

In a stupor, Cole had uttered a vague threat against Grant's children, which got back to Grant. Richard was fired. He flew to Italy to try and kick heroin, checking into the Excelsior Hotel in Rome. At dawn the following morning, Italian counter-terrorism police broke down the door.

They confiscated two switchblades, three syringes, a spoon, and an eighth of an ounce of what the police said was cocaine. Richard Cole was charged with terrorism and sent to the maximum security Regina Coeli prison in Rome.

6. Apart from `Bonzo` what was John Bonhams other nickname.

Answer: The Beast

The nicest guy in the world when he was sober, but when he was drunk Bonham transformed into The Beast, capable of anything.

7. Who was John Bonhams drum roadie.

Answer: Mick Hinton

Prior to John Bonham, Mick Hinton had also worked for Ginger Baker.

8. In which European city did the worst riot of Led Zeps career take place.

Answer: Milan

Milans Vigorelli bicycle stadium, the entire stage was wrecked and all the bands gear destroyed.

9. Where did Led Zeppelins last American concert of 1969 take place.

Answer: Winterland

Led Zeppelin has played at all of these venues, Winterland is in San Francisco.

10. What does Bron-Yr-Ar (pronounced "Bromrahra") translate to.

Answer: Golden Breast

The two minute acoustic solo from the 1975 album Physical Grafitti, Bron-Yr-Aur was initially written and recorded in 1970 during the sessions for Led Zep 3, named after a cottage in Gwynedd Wales,where the band spent time during the recording of the 3rd album. It is also the shortest studio recording by the band.

Source: Author Nerrad

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