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Quiz about Rock Stars Do The Dumbest Things

Rock Stars Do The Dumbest Things Quiz


Some of the most controversial and outrageous actions were committed by singers and musicians. Here are some of the things that caused some of the most famous rock stars considerable notoriety. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by diamondjim68. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
diamondjim68
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
245,759
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
5200
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (7/10), Guest 99 (7/10), Stephc71 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these singers had a violent argument with his girlfriend over the life expectancy of a golden retriever? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Did Madonna rip up a portrait of the Pope while hosting "Saturday Night Live" in October 1992?


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these heavy metal band members allegedly kicked his wife while she was holding their two-month-old son, in February 1998? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Why did John Bonham offer his first-class plane seat to his roadie, on a flight to New York from London? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What did Flea, bass player for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, do at MTV's Spring Break at Daytona Beach, Florida, in March 1990? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In March 1982, Ozzy Osbourne's tour bus driver crashed their plane into the tour bus. Which member of the band was killed in this incident? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Where did John Lennon get the inspiration from his 1967 song "Good Morning, Good Morning"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In September, 1993 For what was Michael Jackson sued, causing a tremendous deal of publicity? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What did The Who often do at the conclusion of each of their concerts? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What July, 1991 incident caused Guns N'Roses singer Axl Rose to face two years probation? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these singers had a violent argument with his girlfriend over the life expectancy of a golden retriever?

Answer: Jim Morrison

Morrison was the lead singer of the Doors. He and his girlfriend, Pam Courson, had the typical love/hate relationship. Morrison was also arrested several times for repeated indecent exposure.
2. Did Madonna rip up a portrait of the Pope while hosting "Saturday Night Live" in October 1992?

Answer: No

Although the singing superstar committed many controversial acts on and off stage, such as sexual exploitation and showing lack of respect for other musicians, this was done by Irish singer Sinead O'Connor. O'Connor also gained notoriety by refusing the sing the National Anthem at a New Jersey concert.

This caused an exchange of insults with legendary singer Frank Sinatra. It also subjected O'Connor to ridicule while shopping in a Beverly Hills grocery store by a meatcutter, causing him to lose his job.
3. Which of these heavy metal band members allegedly kicked his wife while she was holding their two-month-old son, in February 1998?

Answer: Tommy Lee

Lee came home drunk and he and his wife, actress Pamela Anderson, had an argument over her parents coming to visit. Lee claimed the fight got started after watching a porn video of her and her former boyfriend, Bret Michaels, former singer of Poison. Lee also maintained that Pamela hit him first and he was defending himself. Nonetheless, he was arrested and after a brief reconciliation, he and Pamela were divorced.
4. Why did John Bonham offer his first-class plane seat to his roadie, on a flight to New York from London?

Answer: He urinated in his seat

John Bonham was the drummer for the British group Led Zeppelin. In 1974, the group flew to America to celebrate their new group label, Swan Song. Bonham was too drunk to get up and use the bathroom so he urinated in his first-class seat. He was so uncomfortable he got up, went into the coach cabin and offered the seat to his personal assistant, Mick Hinton.

He claimed he was doing this in return for several favors Hinton did for him in the past.
5. What did Flea, bass player for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, do at MTV's Spring Break at Daytona Beach, Florida, in March 1990?

Answer: He hoisted up a spectator and spanked her.

Red Hot Chili Peppers was an alternative band popular in the 1980s/90s. While singing their hit "Knock Me Down", Flea picked up the fan but lost his balance and dropped her. When she refused to have sex with him onstage, he picked her up and again and spanked her, then dropped her again. The band was later sued. The fan received a cash settlement and an apology.
6. In March 1982, Ozzy Osbourne's tour bus driver crashed their plane into the tour bus. Which member of the band was killed in this incident?

Answer: Randy Rhoads

Randy Rhoads was the guitarist in Ozzy Osbourne's band from 1980 till his death in 1982. He also played guitar for the metal band Quiet Riot. On March 19, 1982, Osbourne, Rhoads and the rest of the band were en route to a rock festival in Orlando, Florida.

The bus driver and pilot for the band stopped at an airstrip and got into an airplane. The pilot lost control and crashed into the bus, claiming the lives of Rhoads, make-up artist Rachel Youngblood and driver Andrew Aycock.
7. Where did John Lennon get the inspiration from his 1967 song "Good Morning, Good Morning"?

Answer: A cornflakes commercial

John Lennon was a member of the Beatles. "Good Morning, Good Morning" was released on one of the group's most popular albums "Sgt. Pepper". Lennon also "borrowed" the introduction of one of his more popular songs "Come Together" from the Chuck Berry song "You Can't Catch Me". Berry sued and Lennon was compelled to release a rock-n-roll cover album.
8. In September, 1993 For what was Michael Jackson sued, causing a tremendous deal of publicity?

Answer: A minor accused him of sexual assault

Jackson often invited several children to sleep-overs at his Neverland Ranch. One minor stated that he and Jackson shared a bed during one such trip. Jackson claimed he was innocent of sexual misconduct but settled out of court by paying the child and his family $26.0m.
9. What did The Who often do at the conclusion of each of their concerts?

Answer: Destroy their instruments

This action, however, made the group very popular with their audience and prompted guitarist Pete Townshend to say "I smash guitars because I like them". One night, the group made 500 pounds but smashed 700 pounds worth of instruments. Bassist John Entwistle said after this incident, "We'd come out ahead just by not showing up.".
10. What July, 1991 incident caused Guns N'Roses singer Axl Rose to face two years probation?

Answer: He assaulted a spectator for trying to take his picture

Guns N' Roses were performing in St. Louis, Mo. A fan attempted to take a picture of Rose. Rose alerted security to stop the fan, but no such action was taken. Rose took matters in his own hands and stopped the person himself, then stormed off stage and incited a riot. Rose was eventually arrested and brought to trial.

He was convicted in November, 1992 and sentenced to two years probation, and warned he would face four years imprisonment if the terms of probation were not met.
Source: Author diamondjim68

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