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Quiz about Hair Metal Cover Songs
Quiz about Hair Metal Cover Songs

Hair Metal Cover Songs Trivia Quiz


You have hair metal memories, but are you sure your favorite songs were originals? See if you know which songs were actually cover tunes.

A multiple-choice quiz by TimtheImpaler. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
384,616
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
16 / 25
Plays
270
Last 3 plays: Guest 142 (16/25), Guest 108 (15/25), Guest 66 (13/25).
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Question 1 of 25
1. Krokus recorded a version of the song "Ballroom Blitz" for their 1984 album "The Blitz". Who originally recorded this song? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. The Thin Lizzy classic "The Boys Are Back in Town" appears on the compilation album "Stairway to Heaven/Highway to Hell" recorded by what band? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. What cover song is featured on Poison's 1988 album "Open Up and Say...Ahh!"? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. Which of these L.A.-based bands recorded cover versions of "Live and Let Die" and "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" in 1991? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. What is the name of the song by The Beatles that Motley Crue covered on their 1983 album "Shout at the Devil"? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. Who had a cover version of the soul/funk song "For the Love of Money" on their 1988 self-titled debut album? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. What Queensryche song from the 1980s was originally a song by Canadian recording artist Dalbello? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. KISS, the forefathers of hair metal, recorded their own version of the Rolling Stones' song "2,000 Man". Who sang the lead vocals? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. On which Van Halen studio album will you find the cover songs "(Oh) Pretty Woman", "Dancing in the Street", and "Happy Trails"? Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. What hit song written by Russ Ballard did Ace Frehley record a version of for his 1978 KISS solo album? Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. Great White had a hit with their cover version of the song "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" in 1989. Who originally wrote and recorded this tune? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. What classic rock song did White Lion cover on their 1989 release "Big Game"? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. What band did a cover version of the classic rock song "American Woman" for their 1982 release "One Vice at a Time"? Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. Which of these Tesla tunes is actually a cover song? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. What Paul Shortino band recorded cover versions of the songs "Never Gonna Die" and "Piece of My Heart" for their 1985 self-titled debut album? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. What classic Elvis Presley song did Motley Crue cover on their 1987 release "Girls, Girls, Girls"? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. Winger recorded a version of what classic Jimi Hendrix song for their 1988 self-titled debut? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. Who released an EP titled "B-Side Ourselves" in 1992 that featured five cover songs? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. What artist did cover versions of "Easy Street", "Coconut Grove", "Tobacco Road", and "That's Life" for his 1985 and 1986 solo albums? Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. "Can't Find My Way Home" is a cover song on whose 1990 album "Sahara"? Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. In the 80s, W.A.S.P. recorded a cover version of the Mountain classic "Mississippi Queen".


Question 22 of 25
22. Twisted Sister's cover of the song "Leader of the Pack" can be found on which original studio album release? Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. What band did a cover tune with the lyric "long-haired freaky people need not apply" for their 1990 live acoustic album? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. In what 80s hair metal tune will you hear the lyrics "My buddies Sixx, Mick & Tom...to get caught would surely be the death of us all"? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. What band recorded a cover of the song "Shining Star" for their 1990 album "Against the Law"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Krokus recorded a version of the song "Ballroom Blitz" for their 1984 album "The Blitz". Who originally recorded this song?

Answer: The Sweet

The song was recorded in 1973 by The Sweet and peaked at number five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Krokus hails from Switzerland.
2. The Thin Lizzy classic "The Boys Are Back in Town" appears on the compilation album "Stairway to Heaven/Highway to Hell" recorded by what band?

Answer: Bon Jovi

This 1989 compilation album features cover songs recorded by various artists to honor other musical artists who suffered a drug or alcohol related death. Cinderella, Skid Row, Gorky Park, Ozzy Osbourne, and Motley Crue also appear on the album.
3. What cover song is featured on Poison's 1988 album "Open Up and Say...Ahh!"?

Answer: Your Mama Don't Dance

This hit song was originally written and recorded by the rock duo Loggins and Messina. Poison also had hits with "Fallen Angel", "Every Rose Has Its Thorn", and "Nothin' but a Good Time" from the same album.
4. Which of these L.A.-based bands recorded cover versions of "Live and Let Die" and "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" in 1991?

Answer: Guns N' Roses

Guns N' Roses released these songs on their twin albums "Use Your Illusion I" and "Use Your Illusion II" having hits with both. "Live and Let Die" is a Paul McCartney song and "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" is a Bob Dylan classic.
5. What is the name of the song by The Beatles that Motley Crue covered on their 1983 album "Shout at the Devil"?

Answer: Helter Skelter

It is the only cover song on that album, but not the only cover song the Crue would record in the years to come. The classic lineup on that album was Nikki Sixx (bass), Tommy Lee (drums), Mick Mars (guitar), and Vince Neil (vocals).
6. Who had a cover version of the soul/funk song "For the Love of Money" on their 1988 self-titled debut album?

Answer: Bulletboys

Originally recorded by The O'Jays in 1973. The Bulletboys put a hard rock spin on this funky tune. "Smooth Up in Ya" was a hit for the Bulletboys off the same album.
7. What Queensryche song from the 1980s was originally a song by Canadian recording artist Dalbello?

Answer: Gonna Get Close to You

Queensryche recorded their cover version for the 1986 album "Rage for Order". The song is about a stalker who is a little bit too obsessed.
8. KISS, the forefathers of hair metal, recorded their own version of the Rolling Stones' song "2,000 Man". Who sang the lead vocals?

Answer: Ace Frehley

This song can be found on their 1979 album "Dynasty". Though Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons were usually the lead vocalists, KISS has often had other members of the band sing lead. Most notably, their hit ballad "Beth" was sang by drummer Peter Criss.
9. On which Van Halen studio album will you find the cover songs "(Oh) Pretty Woman", "Dancing in the Street", and "Happy Trails"?

Answer: Diver Down

Van Halen (and especially David Lee Roth) are not afraid to do covers. These three cover songs are all from the 1982 album "Diver Down". The album also contains two other cover songs.
10. What hit song written by Russ Ballard did Ace Frehley record a version of for his 1978 KISS solo album?

Answer: New York Groove

The band Hello also had a hit with this song in 1975 and in my opinion is a better version. Sorry Ace! Guitarist Ace Frehley was a founding member of KISS along with drummer Peter Criss, vocalist/guitarist Paul Stanley, and vocalist/bassist Gene Simmons.
11. Great White had a hit with their cover version of the song "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" in 1989. Who originally wrote and recorded this tune?

Answer: Ian Hunter

Shaun Cassidy also recorded this song in the 80s. Some of Great White's other hits include "Rock Me", "Mista Bone", and "Save Your Love".
12. What classic rock song did White Lion cover on their 1989 release "Big Game"?

Answer: Radar Love

Originally a song by the rock band Golden Earring. Other albums by White Lion include "Fight to Survive", "Pride", and "Mane Attraction". "Pride" spawned the 80s hits "Tell Me", "Wait", and "When the Children Cry".
13. What band did a cover version of the classic rock song "American Woman" for their 1982 release "One Vice at a Time"?

Answer: Krokus

Canadian rock band The Guess Who released this song back in 1970. Lenny Kravitz also released a cover version in 1999.
14. Which of these Tesla tunes is actually a cover song?

Answer: Little Suzi

"Little Suzi's on the Up" was an original song by the British group Ph.D. recorded in 1981. Tesla altered the titled and released their version on their debut album "Mechanical Resonance" in 1986.
15. What Paul Shortino band recorded cover versions of the songs "Never Gonna Die" and "Piece of My Heart" for their 1985 self-titled debut album?

Answer: Rough Cutt

Australian band The Choirboys originally wrote and recorded "Never Gonna Die". "Piece of My Heart" is a classic song made popular by Janis Joplin. Singer Paul Shortino has a small role in the classic hard rock comedy mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap".
16. What classic Elvis Presley song did Motley Crue cover on their 1987 release "Girls, Girls, Girls"?

Answer: Jailhouse Rock

"Jailhouse Rock" was a hit song by Elvis Presley released in 1957 for the movie of the same name. Twisted Sister also covered this tune and it's featured on their 1994 release "Live at Hammersmith".
17. Winger recorded a version of what classic Jimi Hendrix song for their 1988 self-titled debut?

Answer: Purple Haze

"Purple Haze" was written and recorded by guitar legend Jimi Hendrix. Along with Winger guitarist Reb Beach, guitarist Dweezil Zappa is credited as playing on this cover track.
18. Who released an EP titled "B-Side Ourselves" in 1992 that featured five cover songs?

Answer: Skid Row

The cover songs were: "Psycho Therapy" by the Ramones, "C'mon and Love Me" by KISS, "Delivering the Goods" by Judas Priest, "What You're Doing" by Rush, and "Little Wing" by Jimi Hendrix. Taime Downe of Faster Pussycat is featured on the Ramones cover.
19. What artist did cover versions of "Easy Street", "Coconut Grove", "Tobacco Road", and "That's Life" for his 1985 and 1986 solo albums?

Answer: David Lee Roth

Diamond Dave recorded these songs for his albums "Crazy from the Heat" and "Eat 'Em and Smile". "Crazy from the Heat" also featured the hit cover song "California Girls" originally recorded by the Beach Boys.
20. "Can't Find My Way Home" is a cover song on whose 1990 album "Sahara"?

Answer: House of Lords

The song was written by Steve Winwood and released in 1969 by the band Blind Faith. House of Lords was formed by keyboardist Gregg Giuffria who had previously been in the bands Angel and Giuffria. "Sahara" also spawned the hit "Remember My Name".
21. In the 80s, W.A.S.P. recorded a cover version of the Mountain classic "Mississippi Queen".

Answer: True

The song was originally released by the classic rock band Mountain back in 1970. The W.A.S.P. version can be found on the 1998 CD reissue of "The Last Command" as a bonus track. Ozzy Osbourne had a hit with his version of the song in 2005.
22. Twisted Sister's cover of the song "Leader of the Pack" can be found on which original studio album release?

Answer: Come Out and Play

"Come Out and Play" was released in 1985 and is Twisted Sister's fourth studio album. It was the follow up to their smash hit album "Stay Hungry", but unfortunately it did not have the same impact. The song "Be Chrool To Your Scuel" featured Alice Cooper as a guest vocalist.
23. What band did a cover tune with the lyric "long-haired freaky people need not apply" for their 1990 live acoustic album?

Answer: Tesla

The hit song "Signs" is from Tesla's live album "Five Man Acoustical Jam". The album also has Tesla doing live covers of "Lodi" by CCR and "We Can Work It Out" by The Beatles.
24. In what 80s hair metal tune will you hear the lyrics "My buddies Sixx, Mick & Tom...to get caught would surely be the death of us all"?

Answer: Smokin' in the Boys Room

Motley Crue had a hit with this cover song off their 1985 album "Theatre of Pain". The names refer to Motley Crue members Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, and Tommy Lee. The original version is from 1973 by Brownsville Station.
25. What band recorded a cover of the song "Shining Star" for their 1990 album "Against the Law"?

Answer: Stryper

The original version of this song is by the band Earth, Wind & Fire. "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson plays bass on Stryper's version of this song.
Source: Author TimtheImpaler

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