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Take this KISS Trivia Quiz! Tough Trivia | Music

This quiz is about the most popular rock bands ever, KISS. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by dafyduk. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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Author
dafyduk

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
6,531

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
11 / 20

Plays
5476

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (17/20), Guest 47 (18/20), Guest 8 (7/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. Which member of KISS sings 'Strange Ways'? Hint

Gene Simmons

Peter Criss

Paul Stanley

Ace Frehley

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Question 2 of 20

2. In The Song, where was the 'God Of Thunder Born'?

Answer: (one word - Think Greek Mythology)

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Question 3 of 20

3. What was KISS' second album ? Hint

'Hotter Than Hell'

'Dressed To Kill'

'Alive!'

'Destroyer'

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Question 4 of 20

4. What album did Ace first sing a song on? Hint

'Dressed To Kill'

'Dynasty'

'Alive!'

'Love Gun'

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Question 5 of 20

5. Which guitar player officially replaced Ace Frehley? Hint

Bruce Kulick

Vinnie Vincent

Mark St. John

Bob Kulick

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Question 6 of 20

6. What album did Mark St. John play on?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 20

7. Which song won KISS a People's Choice Award? Hint

'Beth'

'Rock And Roll All Nite'

'I Was Made For Loving You'

'Calling Doctor Love'

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Question 8 of 20

8. What was Gene Simmons' job before KISS? Hint

Coach

Wrestler

Pharmacist

Teacher

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Question 9 of 20

9. Who sang 'Nothin' To Lose' during KISS' 'Unplugged'? Hint

Bruce Kulick

Eric Singer

Paul Stanley

Ace Frehley

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Question 10 of 20

10. What song was normally the opening tune during the Dynasty Tour? Hint

'King of The Nighttime World'

'Detroit Rock City'

'I Was Made For Loving You'

'Deuce'

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Question 11 of 20

11. Which of the original 4 members solo albums has done the best ? Hint

Ace Frehley

Gene Simmons

Peter Criss

Paul Stanley

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Question 12 of 20

12. What was the name of KISS' concept album?

Answer: (Four Words - Some love it; many hate it)

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Question 13 of 20

13. What is the only song, besides a remake of Beth, did Eric Carr sing on an album?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 14 of 20

14. What movie did they want Gene Simmons to be in, but he declined? Hint

'Flashdance'

'Friday The 13th

'Halloween'

'Runaway'

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Question 15 of 20

15. During the early years, it was suggested to Paul Stanley to change his makeup from the Starchild design to what ? Hint

The Bandit

The Fox

The Demon

The Hawk

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Question 16 of 20

16. Which member is the oldest? Hint

Gene Simmons

Ace Frehley

Paul Stanley

Peter Criss

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Question 17 of 20

17. Who was the first to leave KISS? Hint

Gene Simmons

Ace Frehley

Paul Stanley

Peter Criss

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Question 18 of 20

18. What song appears on Gene's solo album, as well as one of KISS' albums? Hint

'Calling Doctor Love'

'Goin' Blind'

'True Confessions'

'See You In Your Dreams'

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Question 19 of 20

19. What was the first album released without make-up ? Hint

'Animalize'

'Revenge'

'Asylum'

'Lick It Up'

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Question 20 of 20

20. What is the only song all four members have a lead singing role in? Hint

'You Wanted The Best'

'Love Gun'

'Rock And Roll All Nite'

'Raise Your Glasses'

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which member of KISS sings 'Strange Ways'?

Answer: Peter Criss

Peter wanted 'Strange Ways' to have a long drum solo on it. The other members thought it was a bad idea. Peter walked out for a while. Almost left the band at this time, but fortunatley cooled down and returned.

2. In The Song, where was the 'God Of Thunder Born'?

Answer: Olympus

Paul Stanley wrote it. Gene Simmons sings it.

3. What was KISS' second album ?

Answer: 'Hotter Than Hell'

'Kiss', 'Hotter Than Hell', 'Dressed to Kill', 'Alive'. First four albums in order.

4. What album did Ace first sing a song on?

Answer: 'Love Gun'

They wanted him to sing earlier, but he didn't want to.

5. Which guitar player officially replaced Ace Frehley?

Answer: Vinnie Vincent

Vinnie came in to replace Ace but never really fit in with KISS. Kiss has been in and out of courtrooms with him ever since.

6. What album did Mark St. John play on?

Answer: Animalize

The back picture was just a bunch of collages glued together.

7. Which song won KISS a People's Choice Award?

Answer: 'Beth'

It was meant to be a throw-away. B side of 'Detroit Rock City'.

8. What was Gene Simmons' job before KISS?

Answer: Teacher

He wasn't a teacher for long.

9. Who sang 'Nothin' To Lose' during KISS' 'Unplugged'?

Answer: Eric Singer

Gene normally sang the song with Peter singing during the chorus.

10. What song was normally the opening tune during the Dynasty Tour?

Answer: 'King of The Nighttime World'

Not your typical lead off song.

11. Which of the original 4 members solo albums has done the best ?

Answer: Ace Frehley

According to RIAA all 4 have gone Platinum, but Ace's is in the lead with 1.85 million copies sold.

12. What was the name of KISS' concept album?

Answer: Music From The Elder

This was Eric Carr's first album. He advised them not to do it.

13. What is the only song, besides a remake of Beth, did Eric Carr sing on an album?

Answer: Little Caesar

This song was on the 'Hot in The Shade' album.

14. What movie did they want Gene Simmons to be in, but he declined?

Answer: 'Flashdance'

He said it would be an insult to his fans.

15. During the early years, it was suggested to Paul Stanley to change his makeup from the Starchild design to what ?

Answer: The Bandit

He didn't like the way it looked so he went back to the Starchild design.

16. Which member is the oldest?

Answer: Peter Criss

From oldest to youngest: Peter, Gene, Paul and Ace.

17. Who was the first to leave KISS?

Answer: Peter Criss

Ace was the next to leave.

18. What song appears on Gene's solo album, as well as one of KISS' albums?

Answer: 'See You In Your Dreams'

He also did the Disney song, 'When You Wish Upon A Star', on the album.

19. What was the first album released without make-up ?

Answer: 'Lick It Up'

They originally were going to wear make-up, but then said it's time to take it off.

20. What is the only song all four members have a lead singing role in?

Answer: 'You Wanted The Best'

Gene wrote it for all four for the 'Psycho-Circus' album.

Source: Author dafyduk

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