Rock Hard Facts

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1. Who financed Van Halen's first demo? Gene Simmons Joe Perry Jimmy Page Pete Townshend

2. What was the name of Def Leppard's first album? Rock Brigade High and Dry On Through the Night Pyromania

3. Who did Jimi Hendrix once say was his favorite guitarist? Billy Gibbons Jeff Beck Eric Clapton Carlos Santana

4. What killed Mama Cass? Plane crash Overdose Heart attack in her sleep Choked on a ham sandwich

5. What was the first "heavy metal" album to reach number one on the Billboard Pop Charts in the U.S.? Def Leppard---"Pyromania" KISS---"KISS" AC/DC---"Back in Black" Quiet Riot---"Metal Health"

6. What kind of machine was the inspiration for the band name "AC/DC"? sewing machine guitar amp refrigerator record player

7. What band was Eric Clapton NOT a member of? The Animals Blind Faith The Bluesbreakers The Yardbirds

8. For whom was The Eagles a backup band? This person later encouraged them to start their own band. Joni Mitchell Carole King Jackson Browne Linda Ronstadt

9. Who won the very first Grammy award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance in 1988? Motley Crue Jethro Tull Led Zepplin Metallica

10. Who is credited for the first guitar smashing during a live performance? Pete Townshend Jeff Beck Jimi Hendrix Keith Richards