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Stars of Rock Music II Trivia Quiz

How well do you know the stars of rock music?

A multiple-choice quiz by gkaz4. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
gkaz4

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
330,519

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
993

Last 3 plays: Guest 32 (5/10), Guest 72 (8/10), Guest 50 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Ronny James Dio (RIP) was never a member of which band? Hint

Black Sabbath

Deep Purple

Rainbow

Elf

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Question 2 of 10

2. And since we referred to Ronny James Dio, from where did he take up his name? Hint

After god

From the ancient Greek god Dionisos

To mock god

After the Mafia member Johnny Dio

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which country does the band 'Europe' come from? Hint

Denmark

Norway

Sweden

Finland

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which was the first big rock band to appear on 'The Simpsons' as themselves? Hint

AC/DC

Bon Jovi

Aerosmith

Motorhead

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Question 5 of 10

5. Bret Michaels is the lead singer of which band? Hint

Warrant

W.A.S.P.

Def Leppard

Poison

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Question 6 of 10

6. On October 20, 1977, which band lost half of its members in a plane crash? Hint

Jethro Tull

REO Speedwagon

The Eagles

Lynyrd Skynyrd

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following bands comes from Scotland? Hint

Saxon

Pink Floyd

Nazareth

Def Leppard

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the logo of Blue Oyster Cult? Hint

Egyptian god Osiris

Greek god Zeus

Greek god Kronos

Egyptian god Ra

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Question 9 of 10

9. How did Bad Company get their name? Hint

from a NY mafia gang

they were too high to think of another

from the club they used to sing early in their career

from a 1972 Western film

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the bassist of Motley Crue? Hint

Nikki Sixx

Mick Mars

Vince Neil

Tommy Lee

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ronny James Dio (RIP) was never a member of which band?

Answer: Deep Purple

Ronny James Dio was never a member of Deep Purple although once in 1969 he and his former band (Elf) opened for them.

2. And since we referred to Ronny James Dio, from where did he take up his name?

Answer: After the Mafia member Johnny Dio

Ronny James Dio (or better Ronald James Padavona) took this name after the mafia member Johnny Dio and used it from 1961.
(Wilson, Dave. Rock Formations: Categorical Answers to How Band Names Were Formed. San Jose, Calif.: Cidermill Books, 2004.)

3. Which country does the band 'Europe' come from?

Answer: Sweden

Europe were created in 1979 in Sweden and although they have dismantled some times, they reunited in 2003.

4. Which was the first big rock band to appear on 'The Simpsons' as themselves?

Answer: Aerosmith

They appeared in season three in the 'Flaming Moe' episode. Additionally, their manager had to participate as well, as part of the deal.

5. Bret Michaels is the lead singer of which band?

Answer: Poison

Bret Michaels is the lead singer of Poison, but he has also participated in many films as well.

6. On October 20, 1977, which band lost half of its members in a plane crash?

Answer: Lynyrd Skynyrd

Three out of six members of Lynyrd Skynyrd died that day; Ronnie Van Zant, Steve and Cassie Gaines.

7. Which of the following bands comes from Scotland?

Answer: Nazareth

Nazareth were formed in December of 1968 in Dunfermline of Scotland, from the local group The Shadettes.

8. What is the logo of Blue Oyster Cult?

Answer: Greek god Kronos

Their logo represents the astrological symbol of the Greek god Kronos which is also known by the Romans as Saturn. He was the god of time and harvest.

9. How did Bad Company get their name?

Answer: from a 1972 Western film

Bad Company got their name from a Western movie called "Bad Company", starring Jeff Bridges in 1972.
(Bad Company Official Biography)

10. What is the name of the bassist of Motley Crue?

Answer: Nikki Sixx

Nikki Six is the bassist of Motley Crue. He was once pronounced clinically dead after a drug overdose in 1987.

Source: Author gkaz4

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