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Rock Cover Songs Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on rock groups who made covers of famous songs. Good luck with the quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by diamondjim68. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
diamondjim68

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
341,233

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. David Lee Roth covered which of these Beach Boys classics for his first solo album? Hint

Good Vibrations

I Get Around

California Girls

Surfing U.S.A.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these songs did Motley Crue cover for their third album, 'Theatre Of Pain'? Hint

Smoking In The Boys Room

She Don't Know Me

Jailhouse Rock

Helter Skelter

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Question 3 of 10

3. Twisted Sister covered which of these rock classics? Hint

Leader Of The Pack

My Girl

Then She Kissed Me

Johnny B. Goode

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Question 4 of 10

4. Loggins and Messina's 'Your Mama Don't Dance' was covered by which of these 1980s hair bands? Hint

Tesla

Warrant

Poison

Vixen

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these cover songs from Guns N' Roses was originally by a former Beatle? Hint

Sympathy For The Devil

Knockin' on Heaven's Door

Live And Let Die

Mama Kin

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Question 6 of 10

6. This 1980s song was covered by a band named Yellowcard. What was its name? Hint

Man In Motion

Sledgehammer

Addicted To Love

Don't You Forget About Me

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Question 7 of 10

7. Linkin Park covered George Michael's song 'Faith'?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these Michael Jackson hits was covered by Alien Ant Farm? Hint

Man In The Mirror

Smooth Criminal

Black Or White

Thriller

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which one of these songs did Disturbed cover? Hint

Land Of Confusion

Afternoon Delight

Good Times Bad Times

Invisible Touch

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Question 10 of 10

10. Joe Cocker's excellent version of 'With A Little Help From My Friends' was originally a song by The Beatles.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. David Lee Roth covered which of these Beach Boys classics for his first solo album?

Answer: California Girls

David Lee Roth was the former lead singer of Van Halen. in 1985, he quit the group to pursue a solo career. 'California Girls' was the lead-off single from his 1985 EP, 'Crazy From the Heat'.

2. Which of these songs did Motley Crue cover for their third album, 'Theatre Of Pain'?

Answer: Smoking In The Boys Room

Motley Crue recorded 'Smoking In The Boys Room' for their 1985 album, 'Theatre Of Pain'. The song was originally by the Brownsville Station. They also released 'Helter Skelter' on their second album 'Shout At The Devil'. They also included a live performance of 'Jailhouse Rock' for their fourth album 'Girls, Girls, Girls'.

3. Twisted Sister covered which of these rock classics?

Answer: Leader Of The Pack

'Leader Of The Pack' was the lead-off single from Twisted Sister's fourth album, 'Come Out And Play'. The song was originally performed in 1964 by Shangri-Las, an all-girl pop group.

4. Loggins and Messina's 'Your Mama Don't Dance' was covered by which of these 1980s hair bands?

Answer: Poison

Poison recorded 'Your Mama Don't Dance' for their 1988 CD 'Open Up And Say Ahh'. the original version by Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina was from their 1973 self-titled album.

5. Which of these cover songs from Guns N' Roses was originally by a former Beatle?

Answer: Live And Let Die

'Live And Let Die' was written and performed by Paul McCartney in 1973. Guns N' roses recorded the song for their 1991 CD, 'Use Your Illusions'. The CD also contained Bob Dylan's 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door'. 'Mama Kin' by Aerosmith was on Guns N' Roses' 1988 CD 'Lies' and they also recorded the Rolling Stones' 'Sympathy For the Devil' for the 1994 movie 'Interview With The Vampire'.

6. This 1980s song was covered by a band named Yellowcard. What was its name?

Answer: Don't You Forget About Me

Yellowcard was a punk band from the 2000s. They performed this song at the 2005 MTV Video awards. The song was originally performed in 1985 by the Simple Minds for the movie 'The Breakfast Club'. Yellowcard made a video for the song with footage from the film.

7. Linkin Park covered George Michael's song 'Faith'?

Answer: False

Limp Bizkit covered 'Faith' for their 1998 CD 'Three Dollar Bill, Yall$. They also did a remake of The Who's 'Won't Get Fooled Again'.

8. Which of these Michael Jackson hits was covered by Alien Ant Farm?

Answer: Smooth Criminal

Alien ant Farm was an alternative band from the 2000s. 'Smooth Criminal' was include don their 2001 CD, 'Anthology'.

9. Which one of these songs did Disturbed cover?

Answer: Land Of Confusion

Disturbed is a popular rock band from America. Their version of 'Land Of Confusion', which was originally recorded by Genesis, is on their 2005 CD, 'Ten Thousand Fists'.

10. Joe Cocker's excellent version of 'With A Little Help From My Friends' was originally a song by The Beatles.

Answer: True

Cocker recorded this song The Beatles originally released on their 'Sgt. Pepper' album. he include dit on his 1969 album with the same name. He also did a version of The Beatles' 'She Came In Through The Bathroom Window'.

Source: Author diamondjim68

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