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Open Up & Say...."Poison"! Trivia Quiz

Here are some facts on the 80's glam band, "Poison". Rock on!

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

Author
joopie

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
86,134

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1938

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How many lead guitar players has "Poison" had? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was this East coast band's original name? Hint

"Poison"

"Glam Slamers"

"Flesh & Blood"

"Paris"

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which East coast town was "Poison" originally from? Hint

Mechanicsburg, PA

Red Bank, NJ

NYC, NY

Boston. MA

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Question 4 of 10

4. Did "Poison" ever drive 2,800 miles in an old ambulance?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of their albums had a major cover change because Wal-mart said it was unacceptable? Hint

"Swallow This"

"Crack A Smile"

"Open Up & Say...Ahh"

"Native Toungue"

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following bands was NOT on the "Hollyweird" tour with "Poison"? Hint

"Winger"

"Ratt"

"Cinderella"

"Faster Pussycat"

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Question 7 of 10

7. Does poison have a race car?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which member was hurt on stage at the "Glam Slam Metal Tour"? Hint

Bobby

Rikki

Bret

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many years was CC out of the band due to the famous fight backstage at the 1991 "MTV" Music Awards? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. When "Poison" arrived in LA, what were they dubbed by the fans from the local clubs? Hint

"Heavy Metal Lipstick Killers"

"Big Hair Bangers"

"Glam Band Slammers"

"Mighty Make-up Music Maniacs"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many lead guitar players has "Poison" had?

Answer: 4

The original was Matt Smith (1982-1985), Richie Kotzen (1992-1994), Blues Saraceno (1994-1996) & of course the famous CC!

2. What was this East coast band's original name?

Answer: "Paris"

The original 4 were, Bret, Rikki, Bobby & Matt "Koko" Smith, formerly of "Dirty Angel"

3. Which East coast town was "Poison" originally from?

Answer: Mechanicsburg, PA

They moved in 1984 to LA to make it big.

4. Did "Poison" ever drive 2,800 miles in an old ambulance?

Answer: Yes

They arrived in Los Angeles in March of 1984. They drove in an old ambulance & a Chevette.

5. Which of their albums had a major cover change because Wal-mart said it was unacceptable?

Answer: "Open Up & Say...Ahh"

The original cover was a woman in tiger make-up with a ring through her nose, fangs, & a foot long tongue portruding from her mouth. The cover that made it on the shelves was the same photo, but only the eyes of the woman.

6. Which of the following bands was NOT on the "Hollyweird" tour with "Poison"?

Answer: "Ratt"

The tour started in 2002.

7. Does poison have a race car?

Answer: Yes

The "Poison" car featured in the July 28, 2002 "Winston Cup NASCAR Race".

8. Which member was hurt on stage at the "Glam Slam Metal Tour"?

Answer: Bobby

Bobby was rushed to Omaha's, University of Nebraska Medical Center. He had emergency back surgery to replace several discs.

9. How many years was CC out of the band due to the famous fight backstage at the 1991 "MTV" Music Awards?

Answer: 8

While he was separated from "Poison" he formed his own band called, "Samantha 7".

10. When "Poison" arrived in LA, what were they dubbed by the fans from the local clubs?

Answer: "Heavy Metal Lipstick Killers"

Some of the local clubs included, "Madame Wongs", "Roxy Theatre", & "The Troubador".

Source: Author joopie

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