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Some Van Halen Trivia Trivia Quiz

A tough quiz about Van Halen.

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

Author
gregchrisb

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
229,320

Updated
Aug 31 24

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Van Halen's first studio album? Hint

Diver Down

Women and Children First

Van Halen

Fair Warning

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which one of these was not a lead vocalist for Van Halen? Hint

Michael Anthony

David Lee Roth

Sammy Hagar

Gary Cherone

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where is the Van Halen family from? Hint

Finland

United States

Netherlands

Denmark

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2000, what were Van Halen ranked in VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock"? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. What date was Van Halen's album "1984" released on, in the United States? Hint

January 9,1984

January 8, 1984

January 10, 1984

January 7, 1984

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Question 6 of 10

6. Did Van Halen's first lead singer leave the band on April Fool's Day?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who played the keyboard in many of Van Halen's songs? Hint

Alex Van Halen

Patty Smyth

Michael Anthony

Eddie Van Halen

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Question 8 of 10

8. What year did Van Halen's second lead singer leave the band? Hint

1996

1994

1995

1997

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Van Halen's sixth album to be released? Hint

Van Halen

1984

Van Halen II

5150

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Runnin' with the Devil" and one other Van Halen song are listed as two of the 500 most influential songs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Name that other song. Hint

Panama

Jump

Right Now

Eruption

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Van Halen's first studio album?

Answer: Van Halen

It was recorded in 1977, and it was released in 1978.

2. Which one of these was not a lead vocalist for Van Halen?

Answer: Michael Anthony

Michael Anthony is the bassist for Van Halen.

3. Where is the Van Halen family from?

Answer: Netherlands

They moved from Nijmegen, Netherlands to Pasadena, California in the 1960's.

4. In 2000, what were Van Halen ranked in VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock"?

Answer: 7

VH1 was created in 1985. Eddie Van Halen was also highly ranked as a guitarist in the countdown.

5. What date was Van Halen's album "1984" released on, in the United States?

Answer: January 9,1984

The album included hits, "Jump", "Panama", "I'll Wait," and "Hot For Teacher".

6. Did Van Halen's first lead singer leave the band on April Fool's Day?

Answer: no

There's a longstanding story going around that he did, however, the truth is that he left in August 1985.

7. Who played the keyboard in many of Van Halen's songs?

Answer: Eddie Van Halen

Patty Smyth was a member of Scandal but was offered the position of lead singer by Van Halen.

8. What year did Van Halen's second lead singer leave the band?

Answer: 1996

Sammy Hagar left on Father's Day, 1996. After he left, Gary Cherone became Van Halen's new lead singer.

9. What was Van Halen's sixth album to be released?

Answer: 1984

"1984" was the last album featuring David Lee Roth. It sold over ten million copies in the United States.

10. "Runnin' with the Devil" and one other Van Halen song are listed as two of the 500 most influential songs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Name that other song.

Answer: Jump

Van Halen had two albums that reached diamond status. "Jump" got a Grammy Award Nomination for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.

Source: Author gregchrisb

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