Heavy Rock Lyrics Trivia Quiz

Answer: Ozzy Osbourne

Too easy! Ozzy was lead singer with the Brummie band until he was sacked/left (depends which story you listen to!) Ozzy and Sabbath have sporadically reunited over the last few years.

Answer: Bon Jovi

Yes, the legends that are Bon Jovi sang these lyrics on their hit single 'You Give Love A Bad Name' from their multi-platinum album 'Slippery When Wet'.

Answer: True

It's true! After an early Leppard gig at the Limit nightclub in Sheffield a local magazine praised every band on the bill (including an early version of Human League) but slagged the Yorkshire rockers, labelling their 'macho poses' as 'bludgeon riffola'!

Answer: Bruce Dickinson

Bruce was given this nickname after shattering a glass with a piercing scream whilst on tour with Samson before he hit the big time with Iron Maiden.

Answer: True

It's true! Nikki first 'died' in London after a good old binge but somehow woke up later on in the garbage can! He died again, a few years later, in an ambulance on the way to hospital, only to be brought back to life by an adrenaline injection to the heart - 'Pulp Fiction' style! This little episode inspired the song 'Kickstart My Heart'.

Answer: Hawkwind

Before Motorhead, Lemmy was a member of Hawkwind and sang lead vocals on their hit 'Silver Machine'. Lemmy was fired from the band after being arrested by Canadian border police for drug possession!

Answer: Iron Maiden

These lyrics were taken from Maiden's top ten single 'Run To The Hills', which was their first single to feature Bruce Dickinson on vocals.

Answer: Kiss

Of course it was the biggest band of them all, Kiss! The band that made men in make-up macho! These are the opening lyrics from their hit 'Crazy, Crazy Nights'.

Answer: Bohemian Rhapsody

Justin's brother and bandmate Dan Hawkins heard his sibling's rendition of this Queen classic and immediately installed him as the singer of his new band.

Answer: Harry Shearer

Do you know what the link is? Harry was a member of Spinal Tap and he now voices numerous characters on 'The Simpsons', including Mr Burns. Excellent...

Answer: Motley Crue

The original 'Most Dangerous Band in the World', Motley Crue, sang these lyrics on 'Same Ol' Situation' taken from their #1 US album 'Dr. Feelgood'.

Answer: True

Strange but true! Iron Maiden hit the top spot with this lovely, family-oriented ditty in the early 90's.

Answer: Europe

Sweden's greatest export sang this great Hair Metal anthem, which was included as part of the 'Rocky IV' soundtrack.

Answer: True

He did! And according to his biography Ozz loved every minute of it!

Answer: Vince Neil

Vince Neil accidentally killed one of his closest friends, Razzle from Hanoi Rocks, in a car accident. This almost tore the band apart just as they were on the verge of a huge success ('Theatre of Pain').

Answer: Eddie Van Halen

Bill and Ted talk about Eddie a few times and discuss whether he would teach them to play and join their band 'Wyld Stallions'. Party on dude!

Answer: Black Sabbath

It was the Brummie metal icons Black Sabbath! These lyrics are taken from their 1970's hit 'Paranoid'.

Answer: True

Yes, shows had to be cancelled after Tommy fell off his flying drum kit halfway through a gig on the 'Dr. Feelgood' tour.

Answer: Def Leppard

The great Joe Elliott provided lead vocals on this track which was 'Pour Some Sugar On Me', a late addition to their 1986 multi-platinum album 'Hysteria'.

Answer: True

The late, great Freddie had to perform the quickest striptease in rock history after a South African crowd took objection to their hero's desecration of the song which had become an anthem to victims of Apartheid.

Answer: 0

Amazingly one of the most consistent rock bands in the world have never had a UK #1. Even some of their biggest hits have stalled at #2.

Answer: Aerosmith

Aerosmith reunited to record a re-working of their hit single 'Walk This Way' with Run DMC.

Answer: Randy Rhoads

Randy died in an aeroplane accident whilst on tour with Ozzy. Ozzy was distraught at the loss of his best friend, but bounced back and has since released a Randy Rhoads tribute album.

Answer: Pamela Anderson

Easy one that! He was married to Pammie but they split after Tommy was sent to jail after being accused of wife-beating. They have gotten back together and broke up lots of times since. Tommy dated Carmen Electra after splitting with Pamela, and bandmate Nikki Sixx is married to Donna D'Erico. Neither of them ever dated David Hasselhof as far as I know!

Answer: Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley

The lineups changed constantly over the years, but these two always remained. The current band consists of Gene, Paul, and Peter Criss (original drummer), but Ace Frehley (original guitarist) left after the Farewell Tour. His replacement is Tommy Thayer from Black 'n' Blue. Other members over the years have included Eric Singer, Bruce Kulick, and Mark St. John.