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The Red Rocker Trivia Quiz

Who's the Red Rocker? Sammy Hagar, of course! Let's find out how much you know about him and his varied accomplishments.

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

Author
wangdang

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
351,520

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
171

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Question 1 of 10

1. Before Sammy went solo for the first time, he was a member of which band for a total of two albums? Hint

Justice Brothers

Montrose

Manhole

Big Bang

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is a Sammy Hagar song from his solo career? Hint

There's Only One Way To Wok

Red

I Cannot Drive 55

Your Love Is Diving Me Crazy

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Question 3 of 10

3. During a brief 1983-1984 tour to benefit charity, Sammy was formed a "supergroup" with what famous guitarist? Hint

Neal Schon

Stevie Ray Vaughn

Ted Nugent

Eric Clapton

4. In a seemingly odd twist, Sammy's first number one Billboard ranking (for Album Rock Tracks) was achieved when the album was released after he joined a Van Halen. What was the name of the album and song? Hint

"Through The Fire" - "Whiter Shade of Pale"

"I Never Said Goodbye" - "Give To Live"

"VOA" - "I Can't Drive 55"

"Three Lock Box" - "You're Love Is Driving Me Crazy"

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did Sammy replace in Van Halen? Hint

Wolfgang Van Halen

Michael Anthony

David Lee Roth

Gary Cherone

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many multi-platinum albums did Van Halen produce during Sammy's first stint with the band? Hint

Three

Four

Two

Six

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Question 7 of 10

7. What on-and-off cover band sas Sammy a member of? Hint

Los Tres Gusanos

Planet Us

The Van Hagar Project

The Cabo Wabos

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the year that Sammy first split with Van Halen? Hint

1995

1996

1997

1998

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Question 9 of 10

9. Did Sammy ever tour with David Lee Roth?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2008, Sammy formed another "supergroup" called Chickenfoot. Who are the other members? Hint

Joe Satriani, Chad Smith, Michael Anthony

Ted Nugent, Neil Peart, Michael Anthony

Eric Johnson, Buck Dharma, Ginger Baker

Eddie Van Halen, Geddy Lee, Gene Krupa

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Before Sammy went solo for the first time, he was a member of which band for a total of two albums?

Answer: Montrose

Sammy left the band after disagreements with the band's founder, Ronnie Montrose, during a European tour.

2. Which of the following is a Sammy Hagar song from his solo career?

Answer: Red

"Red" was the hit song that led to Sammy's nickname (which is also the title of this quiz).

3. During a brief 1983-1984 tour to benefit charity, Sammy was formed a "supergroup" with what famous guitarist?

Answer: Neal Schon

For whatever reasons, Sammy and Neal just "clicked". The band was their idea and they rehearsed for only a month before embarking on a short tour. They went their "separate ways" (sorry, I could not resist the pun) and briefly reunited twenty years later for the "Planet Us" project.

Answer: "I Never Said Goodbye" - "Give To Live"

Many in the music industry speculated that joining Van Halen created the name recognition that drove the song to the number one ranking.

5. Who did Sammy replace in Van Halen?

Answer: David Lee Roth

David Lee Roth, a.k.a. Diamond Dave, left Van Halen in 1985. Among the many reasons were the popularity of his solo covers of "California Girls" and "Just a Gigolo".

6. How many multi-platinum albums did Van Halen produce during Sammy's first stint with the band?

Answer: Four

The albums were "5150", "OU812", "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge", and "Balance".

7. What on-and-off cover band sas Sammy a member of?

Answer: Los Tres Gusanos

The trio seemed to get together to jam spontaneously, maybe a couple of times a year, mostly playing in Cabo Wabo and San Francisco.

8. What was the year that Sammy first split with Van Halen?

Answer: 1996

Actually, the blame probably falls on Diamond Dave. When Eddie started to do some work with David Lee Roth for the "Best of" album, Sammy was opposed to the entire idea.

9. Did Sammy ever tour with David Lee Roth?

Answer: Yes

The "Song for Song, Heavy Champs of Rock and Roll" tour was an unlikely sensation in 2002. It was also known as the "Sam & Dave" tour.

10. In 2008, Sammy formed another "supergroup" called Chickenfoot. Who are the other members?

Answer: Joe Satriani, Chad Smith, Michael Anthony

In another odd twist, Chicken Foot's second album was titled "Chicken Foot III".

Source: Author wangdang

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