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Moon the Loon Trivia Quiz

Moon the Loon. A tribute to Keith Moon, the greatest drummer of all time.

A multiple-choice quiz by monkee16_99. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
monkee16_99

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
139,383

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What muppet did Keith inspire? Hint

Animal

Fozzie

Kermit

Beaker

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Question 2 of 10

2. Of these artists, which featured Keith on one of their records? Hint

Beach Boys

John Denver

Harry Nilsson

the Animals

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Keith's first single? Hint

The Kids Are Alright

Don't Worry Baby

One Night Stand

Together

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of Keith's only solo album? Hint

Moon the Loon

Two Sides of the Moon

Keith Moon

Dark Side of the Moon

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which song on his solo album is also a Who hit? Hint

In My Life

The Kids are Alright

Don't Worry Baby

Together

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Question 6 of 10

6. Keith posed nude in a magazine. What was the name of the magazine? Hint

Playboy

Bellboy

Playgirl

Cosmopolitan

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Question 7 of 10

7. Keith never had a drum lesson.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Keith died in a flat in London. What other famous musician died in the same flat as Keith? Hint

Jimi Hendrix

Papa Joe

Mama Cass

Papa Smurf

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the inscription on Keith's drum kit? Hint

Smith and Wesson

Moon the Loon

Who?

Patent British Exploding Drummer

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Question 10 of 10

10. Keith also played other instruments beside the drums. What was the first instruments he played? Hint

violin and cello

electric and bass guitar

piano and organ

trumpet and bugle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What muppet did Keith inspire?

Answer: Animal

Animal with the wild drums - so obviously Keith. Animal rocks and so does Keith.

2. Of these artists, which featured Keith on one of their records?

Answer: Harry Nilsson

Keith played on Harry's 1974 album, "Pussy Cats".

3. What was Keith's first single?

Answer: Don't Worry Baby

Keith had a love for surf music. The first band he was in was the Beachcombers. So it is only fitting that his first solo single was a Beach Boys classic.

4. What was the name of Keith's only solo album?

Answer: Two Sides of the Moon

"Two Sides of the Moon" was the name of Keith's solo album. The $200,000 advance from the record company was blown on parties with buddies Ringo Starr and Harry Nilsson. Another $200,000 was spent on the recording session that produced few results. In 1975, "Two Sides of the Moon" was released and found to be interesting but lack musical direction.

5. Which song on his solo album is also a Who hit?

Answer: The Kids are Alright

"In My Life" is a Beatles hit. "Don't Worry Baby" is a Beach Boys hit. "Together" is written by Harry Nilsson.

6. Keith posed nude in a magazine. What was the name of the magazine?

Answer: Bellboy

"Bellboy" was a spoof on "Playboy" and Keith was the featured centerfold. "Bellboy" is also a song off of "Quadrophenia".

7. Keith never had a drum lesson.

Answer: False

Keith fudged about a great many things. He said he drove a Lincoln into a hotel swimming pool, he never did. After a show in America, he wanted to celebrate with alcohol but wasn't yet 21. That day was his 20th birthday. He said he was 21 so he could drink.

8. Keith died in a flat in London. What other famous musician died in the same flat as Keith?

Answer: Mama Cass

In the late afternoon of 7th September, 1978, Keith John Moon died in flat 9, 12 Curzon Place, London, England.

9. What was the inscription on Keith's drum kit?

Answer: Patent British Exploding Drummer

This was a fitting inscription for Keith as he went through more drum kits than most drummers had the chance to play on in their entire careers.

10. Keith also played other instruments beside the drums. What was the first instruments he played?

Answer: trumpet and bugle

His music teacher had this to say about Moon, though his advice wouldn't, as it turned out, have served Moon well: 'He has great ability, but must guard against a tendency to show off.'

Source: Author monkee16_99

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