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Legendary Guitarists 2 Trivia Quiz

My second quiz on legendary guitarists. Should be harder than the first. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by nqsq57. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
nqsq57

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
238,456

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which guitarist was arrested for threatening his accountant, Cliff Davis? Hint

Dimebag Darrell

Slash

Robin Trower

Peter Green

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which guitarist's first album was released with the band Lock Up? Hint

Mick Taylor

Tom Morello

Robert Fripp

Michael Schenkar

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which guitarist is referenced in the Tragically Hip song "At The Hundredth Meridian"? Hint

Ry Cooder

Michael Angelo Batio

Angus Young

Keith Richards

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1993, which guitarist filled in for Dickey Betts at an Allman Brothers concert? Hint

Steve Hackett

Pete Townshend

Zakk Wylde

John Squire

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which guitarist briefly went under the pseudonym of "L'Angelo Misterioso"? Hint

George Harrison

Dave Davies

Alvin Lee

Jerry Cantrell

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which guitarist played on the Vince Neil song "You're Invited But Your Friend Can't Come"? Hint

John Cipollina

Johnny Winter

Steve Stevens

Dickey Betts

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which guitarist opened up the first ever G3 concert? Hint

Joe Bonamassa

Steve Cropper

Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Adrian Belew

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which guitarist's mother bought him an accordion instead of a guitar when he was 15? Hint

Jerry Garcia

Joe Perry

Steve Lukather

Prince

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which guitarist started his own band Stone Free, as a tribute to Jimi Hendrix? Hint

Adrian Smith

Dave Murray

Neil Young

Kim Mitchell

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which guitarists wrote the songs "Habit" and "Save You" about his drug and alcohol problems? Hint

Billy Gibbons

Mike McCready

Tony MacAlpine

Adam Jones

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which guitarist was arrested for threatening his accountant, Cliff Davis?

Answer: Peter Green

The original guitarist for Fleetwood Mac and a one time member of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Green was institutionalized on a couple of occasions, including the accountant incident in 1977.

2. Which guitarist's first album was released with the band Lock Up?

Answer: Tom Morello

Lock Up released only one album, in 1989. Morello played on the album before his time with Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave. He also plays folk music under the name "The Nightwatchman".

3. Which guitarist is referenced in the Tragically Hip song "At The Hundredth Meridian"?

Answer: Ry Cooder

A three time Grammy award winning guitarist known for his slide guitar work, Cooder was mentioned in the song when the lead singer asks him to sing his eulogy.

4. In 1993, which guitarist filled in for Dickey Betts at an Allman Brothers concert?

Answer: Zakk Wylde

Zakk Wylde is famous for being Ozzy Osbourne's lead guitarist as well as lead singer/guitarist for Black Label Society. He filled in for Betts with the Allman Brothers when Betts was unable to make it.

5. Which guitarist briefly went under the pseudonym of "L'Angelo Misterioso"?

Answer: George Harrison

The Beatles guitarist, Harrison formed a close relationship with legendary guitarist Eric Clapton. He and Clapton wrote the song "Badge", released with Clapton's band Cream. Harrison played rhythm guitar on the song, but had to go under the name "L'Angelo Misterioso." Sadly, Harrison died of cancer in 2001.

6. Which guitarist played on the Vince Neil song "You're Invited But Your Friend Can't Come"?

Answer: Steve Stevens

Stevens is famous for being the guitarist for Billy Idol. Eventually, after departing from Idol's band, Stevens was asked by Vince Neil to play guitar on the song Neil was writing for the movie "Encino Man".

7. Which guitarist opened up the first ever G3 concert?

Answer: Kenny Wayne Shepherd

In 1993 Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Adrian Legg were the opening acts for G3 members Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson. Shepherd's act ended with a cover of Jimi Hendrix's song "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)".

8. Which guitarist's mother bought him an accordion instead of a guitar when he was 15?

Answer: Jerry Garcia

After listening to Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and Eddie Cochran, Garcia wanted nothing more than an electric guitar. When he turned 15 his mom bought him an accordion, which Garcia pleaded her to exchange for a guitar. Eventually, she did.

9. Which guitarist started his own band Stone Free, as a tribute to Jimi Hendrix?

Answer: Dave Murray

Dave Murray (along with Adrian Smith) is a member of the legendary metal act Iron Maiden. When he was 15, he heard Jimi Hendrix's "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" and developed an interest in rock, later creating his own band Stone Free.

10. Which guitarists wrote the songs "Habit" and "Save You" about his drug and alcohol problems?

Answer: Mike McCready

McCready is the guitarist for the grunge band Pearl Jam. His most famous works with the band include "Alive" and "Yellow Ledbetter".

Source: Author nqsq57

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