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Hard Rock/Hair Metal Trivia Quiz

How much hair did you have in the 80s?

A multiple-choice quiz by kme94. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
kme94

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
327,949

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1083

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (7/10), Guest 207 (9/10), Guest 67 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the bassist who played on Dokken's debut album? Hint

Bobby Dahl

Jeff Pilson

Juan Croucier

Rudy Sarzo

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Question 2 of 10

2. Prior to landing his gig in Guns 'N Roses, Slash auditioned for which L.A. glam band? Hint

Pretty Boy Floyd

Warrant

Poison

Hanoi Rocks

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Question 3 of 10

3. Poison originated in what eastern state? Hint

New York

Pennsylvania

Maine

New Jersey

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Question 4 of 10

4. What two bands did Jon Bon Jovi discover? Hint

Cinderella, Skid Row

Trixter, Warrant

Poison, Winger

White Lion, Danger Danger

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Steven Tyler's real name? Hint

Tyler Britt

Frank Tyler

Steven Ferrano

Stephen Tallarico

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the drummer from Hanoi Rocks who unfortunately died in the car crash with Vince Neil at the wheel in 1984? Hint

Nicholas Dingley

Steven Adler

Fred Coury

Tommy Aldridge

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the title of Tesla's debut album? Hint

Bust A Nut

Psychotic Supper

Mechanical Resonance

The Great Radio Controversy

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Question 8 of 10

8. One of the bands that opened for Ratt during their "Out Of The Cellar" tour WAS Bon Jovi.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What guitarist was in Def Leppard prior to being fired and replaced by Phil Collin? Hint

Steve Clark

Adrian Vandenberg

Vivian Campell

Pete Willis

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Question 10 of 10

10. The band Extreme featuring guitar virtuoso Nuno Bettencourt, is originally from what city? Hint

Los Angeles

Boston

New York City

Philadelphia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the bassist who played on Dokken's debut album?

Answer: Juan Croucier

After recording Dokken's first album "Breaking The Chains", Croucier left Dokken to join L.A. band Ratt.

2. Prior to landing his gig in Guns 'N Roses, Slash auditioned for which L.A. glam band?

Answer: Poison

In the end, C.C. Deville edged out Slash as the guitarist for Poison due to image purposes.

3. Poison originated in what eastern state?

Answer: Pennsylvania

The boys moved to Los Angeles in 1984 to pursue their dreams.

4. What two bands did Jon Bon Jovi discover?

Answer: Cinderella, Skid Row

Jon Bon Jovi took both bands out on tour after each put out their debut albums. Cinderella opened for them on their "Slippery When Wet" tour and Skid Row on their "New Jersey" tour.

5. What is Steven Tyler's real name?

Answer: Stephen Tallarico

Stephen Tallarico changed his name to Steven Tyler for the purpose of having a more recognizable stage name.

6. What was the name of the drummer from Hanoi Rocks who unfortunately died in the car crash with Vince Neil at the wheel in 1984?

Answer: Nicholas Dingley

Nicholas Dingley was also known as "Razzle". The accident occurred on December 8th while driving back to a party after buying more liquor.

7. What is the title of Tesla's debut album?

Answer: Mechanical Resonance

"Mechanical Resonance" was released in 1986. This album featured the songs "Modern Day Cowboy", "Little Suzi", and "Gettin' Better".

8. One of the bands that opened for Ratt during their "Out Of The Cellar" tour WAS Bon Jovi.

Answer: True

In the early to mid-80s Bon Jovi also opened for the band 38 Special before embarking on their own world tour supporting "Slippery When Wet".

9. What guitarist was in Def Leppard prior to being fired and replaced by Phil Collin?

Answer: Pete Willis

Willis was fired due to his excessive alcohol abuse and was replaced by Phil Collin from the band, Girl.

10. The band Extreme featuring guitar virtuoso Nuno Bettencourt, is originally from what city?

Answer: Boston

Although Extreme is best known for their hit ballad "More Than Words", such songs as "Decadence Dance", "Get The Funk Out" and "Pornograffitti" illustrated a heavier side of the band.

Source: Author kme94

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