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Quiz about ACDC Fanatics
Quiz about ACDC Fanatics

AC/DC Fanatics Trivia Quiz


Beware! This quiz is only for true AC/DC fans. How many songs do you know? How many lyrics do you know? But most importantly: how much do you know about the band?

A multiple-choice quiz by tricksta28. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
tricksta28
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
295,562
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who was the first and original singer for AC/DC? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What AC/DC song are these lyrics are from?

"Walking sideways, sideway walking, give me the blues."
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which one of these songs was recorded with Mark Evans as the bassist--and not Cliff Williams? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What band was Brian Johnson originally from? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which AC/DC album was used as the soundtrack to the Stephen King movie "Maximum Overdrive"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What was the song "Highway to Hell" based on? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What rare AC/DC song is found on the B-side of the "Jailbreak" single? It is an instrumental ballad. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What song is almost always played at the end of an AC/DC concert with Brian Johnson? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Of the following instrumental band positions, which had the most replacements in AC/DC's lineup? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What AC/DC album was released in 1997 with other versions of songs off of "Highway to Hell" and "Let There Be Rock"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who was the first and original singer for AC/DC?

Answer: Dave Evans

Many people don't know that Dave Evans was actually the first singer for AC/DC. He only recorded two songs: "Rockin' in the Parlor" and "Can I Sit Next to You Girl", which was later re-recorded by Bon Scott.
2. What AC/DC song are these lyrics are from? "Walking sideways, sideway walking, give me the blues."

Answer: Crabsody in Blue

"Crabsody in Blue" is the only song not found on the international versions of the album "Let There Be Rock" (1977). It was only released in Australia.
3. Which one of these songs was recorded with Mark Evans as the bassist--and not Cliff Williams?

Answer: Squealer

Mark Evans, the bassist, played on "High Voltage", "T.N.T.", "Dirty Deeds", and "Let There Be Rock". Cliff William's first album was "Powerage" (1978). Mark Evans also did back-up vocals for some songs.
4. What band was Brian Johnson originally from?

Answer: Geordie

Brian Johnson was a part of Geordie from 1972 to 1977. The other three bands listed--The Valentines, Fraternity, and The Spektors--are Bon Scott's previous bands.
5. Which AC/DC album was used as the soundtrack to the Stephen King movie "Maximum Overdrive"?

Answer: Who Made Who

"Who Made Who" was used as the soundtrack to the movie, and used songs from previous albums, such as "Fly on the Wall" and "Back in Black". It was also the first AC/DC album to have instrumentals.
6. What was the song "Highway to Hell" based on?

Answer: An actual highway

Believe it or not, the song is actually based on the Australian Canning Highway, where many car accidents had occurred. Thus, the highway was referred to as "The Highway to Hell".

Source: SongFacts.com
7. What rare AC/DC song is found on the B-side of the "Jailbreak" single? It is an instrumental ballad.

Answer: Fling Thing

"Fling Thing", released in June 1976, is a rock version of "The Bonnie Bank O' Loch Lomond". "Fling Thing" is also referred to as "Bonny".
8. What song is almost always played at the end of an AC/DC concert with Brian Johnson?

Answer: For Those About to Rock

After releasing the album "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)", the song became the last song commonly played at most AC/DC concerts. The album was issued in 1981.
9. Of the following instrumental band positions, which had the most replacements in AC/DC's lineup?

Answer: Drums

AC/DC has been through many drummers--eleven by 1994! Phil Rudd is the longest-serving drummer. He had originally been drummer from 1975 to 1983, left, and then was replaced twice by Simon Wright and Chris Slade. He then returned in 1994.
10. What AC/DC album was released in 1997 with other versions of songs off of "Highway to Hell" and "Let There Be Rock"?

Answer: Volts

The 1997 album not only had pre-recorded versions of songs, but live songs, and rare songs off other Australian albums. The songs versions are called "Get it Hot", "Backseat Confidential (Beating Around the Bush)", "Dirty Eyes" (Whole Lotta Rosie)", "Touch Too Much", and "If You Want Blood".
Source: Author tricksta28

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