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Legendary Guitarists Trivia Quiz

Welcome to my quiz on legendary guitarists of rock, metal, blues and more. Question will range from easy to very tough. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by nqsq57. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
nqsq57

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
236,104

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1032

Last 3 plays: Guest 141 (4/10), MK240V (9/10), Guest 50 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following guitarists worked on Van Morrison and Them's song "Baby Please Don't Go"? Hint

Jimi Hendrix

Jimmy Page

Eric Clapton

Jeff Beck

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which guitarist played on David Bowie's album "Let's Dance"? Hint

Stevie Ray Vaughan

Joe Satriani

Eddie Van Halen

Ritchie Blackmore

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which guitarist founded the band Quiet Riot? Hint

Steve Vai

John Petrucci

David Gilmour

Randy Rhoads

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which guitarist performed with the bands Steeler and Alcatrazz before going solo? Hint

Phil Keaggy

Allan Holdsworth

Yngwie Malmsteen

Paul Gilbert

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which guitarist played the guitars named "Marielle" and "Our Lady"? Hint

Jason Becker

John McLaughlin

Duane Allman

Chuck Berry

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which guitarist has played alongside other guitar legends Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, John McLaughlin and Steve Morse? Hint

Eric Johnson

Neal Schon

Steve Howe

Brian May

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which guitarist is or was a member of Deep Purple, Kansas and Dixie Dregs? Hint

Carlos Santana

Gary Moore

Steve Morse

Bo Diddley

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which guitarist has a dinosaur species named after him? Hint

Tony Iommi

Marty Friedman

Brian Carroll

Mark Knopfler

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following guitarists was taught how to play guitar by Joe Satriani? Hint

Kirk Hammett

Shawn Lane

Nuno Bettencourt

Uli Jon Roth

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following guitarists died in 1995? Hint

Rory Gallagher

Frank Zappa

Terry Kath

Alex Lifeson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following guitarists worked on Van Morrison and Them's song "Baby Please Don't Go"?

Answer: Jimmy Page

Before becoming a member of the Yardbirds Jimmy Page worked with many artists including Marianne Faithful and The Rolling Stones.

2. Which guitarist played on David Bowie's album "Let's Dance"?

Answer: Stevie Ray Vaughan

Stevie Ray Vaughan was spotted by David Bowie at the Montreaux Jazz Festival. He recorded on the songs "Let's Dance", "China Girl" and "Modern Love".

3. Which guitarist founded the band Quiet Riot?

Answer: Randy Rhoads

Randy Rhoads joined Ozzy Osbourne five years after starting Quiet Riot. After a year with Ozzy he quit the band to focus full time on his new work. The song "Thunderbird" from Quiet Riot's album "Metal Health" is dedicated to Rhoads, who died the year before the album was released.

4. Which guitarist performed with the bands Steeler and Alcatrazz before going solo?

Answer: Yngwie Malmsteen

Yngwie released one album with Steeler and two with Alcatrazz. He would go on to release over 15 albums as a solo artist.

5. Which guitarist played the guitars named "Marielle" and "Our Lady"?

Answer: John McLaughlin

"Marielle" and "Our Lady" were both acoustic. "Our Lady" was custom built by Abe Wechter.

6. Which guitarist has played alongside other guitar legends Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, John McLaughlin and Steve Morse?

Answer: Eric Johnson

In 1985 Johnson recorded on The Steve Morse Band album "Stand Up". He would later play the G3 Live Concert with Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. He has also worked with John McLaughlin and Chet Atkins.

7. Which guitarist is or was a member of Deep Purple, Kansas and Dixie Dregs?

Answer: Steve Morse

Steve Morse joined Deep Purple in 1996, Dixie Dregs in 1975, and Kansas in 1986. He also has a successful solo career and has recorded with Triumph, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ian Gillan and Eric Johnson.

8. Which guitarist has a dinosaur species named after him?

Answer: Mark Knopfler

The species Masiakasaurus knopfleri was names after Knopfler. The paleontologists were listening to Dire Straits when they discovered the species.

9. Which of the following guitarists was taught how to play guitar by Joe Satriani?

Answer: Kirk Hammett

Kirk was taking private lessons from Satriani when he was invited to play in Metallica in 1983.

10. Which of the following guitarists died in 1995?

Answer: Rory Gallagher

Gallagher died in London due to liver complications. Terry Kath died in 1978 and Frank Zappa died in 1993.

Source: Author nqsq57

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