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Quiz about Hammer of the Gods 1
Quiz about Hammer of the Gods 1

Hammer of the Gods 1 Trivia Quiz


I have been a Led Zep fan for quite a while now. Most of these questions are taken from the unauthorized biography "Hammer of the Gods", by Stephen Davis.

A multiple-choice quiz by Nerrad. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Nerrad
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
255,845
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
2514
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (4/10), Thehoof (6/10), Guest 128 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Where did the infamous "Shark Episode" take place? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which Led Zeppelin song was transformed into "Who's To Blame", the theme song for "Death Wish 2"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. With "The Starship" grounded, what was the name of Led Zep's other chartered luxury jet? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In March 1975, how many albums did Led Zeppelin have on the American Billboard charts? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was the charge brought against Led Zep's tour manager Richard Cole, when he was sentenced to six months at Regina Coeli prison in Rome? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Apart from `Bonzo` what was John Bonhams other nickname. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was John Bonhams drum roadie. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In which European city did the worst riot of Led Zeps career take place. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Where did Led Zeppelins last American concert of 1969 take place. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What does Bron-Yr-Ar (pronounced "Bromrahra") translate to. Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 71: 4/10
Feb 22 2024 : Thehoof: 6/10
Feb 06 2024 : Guest 128: 6/10
Feb 01 2024 : Guest 174: 2/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Where did the infamous "Shark Episode" take place?

Answer: The Edgewater Inn

Lep Zeppelin has stayed at all of these hotels. The hotel in question is in Seattle, WA.
2. Which Led Zeppelin song was transformed into "Who's To Blame", the theme song for "Death Wish 2"?

Answer: In The Evening

Jimmy Page wrote the score to this movie.
3. With "The Starship" grounded, what was the name of Led Zep's other chartered luxury jet?

Answer: Caesars Chariot

This luxury jet belonged to the owners of Caesars Palace casino in Las Vegas.
4. In March 1975, how many albums did Led Zeppelin have on the American Billboard charts?

Answer: 6

With the late release of "Physical Graffiti" in 1975, the excitement of the impending Zeppelin visit had brought all six Zeppelin albums on the chart. In addition, the three Swan Song LPs (Bad Company, Maggie Bell, and the Pretty Things) held respectable chart positions as well. The nine was the apex of Led Zeppelins business career and an unprecedented coup.
5. What was the charge brought against Led Zep's tour manager Richard Cole, when he was sentenced to six months at Regina Coeli prison in Rome?

Answer: Terrorism

In April 1980 Led Zeppelin began to rehearse for a short tour of Europe, the plan was to play fourteen shows. It would be Led Zeppelin's first European shows since 1973. Richard Cole fell out with his employer before this tour. Peter Grant had decided that Cole was too wasted to do his job.

In a stupor, Cole had uttered a vague threat against Grant's children, which got back to Grant. Richard was fired. He flew to Italy to try and kick heroin, checking into the Excelsior Hotel in Rome. At dawn the following morning, Italian counter-terrorism police broke down the door.

They confiscated two switchblades, three syringes, a spoon, and an eighth of an ounce of what the police said was cocaine. Richard Cole was charged with terrorism and sent to the maximum security Regina Coeli prison in Rome.
6. Apart from `Bonzo` what was John Bonhams other nickname.

Answer: The Beast

The nicest guy in the world when he was sober, but when he was drunk Bonham transformed into The Beast, capable of anything.
7. Who was John Bonhams drum roadie.

Answer: Mick Hinton

Prior to John Bonham, Mick Hinton had also worked for Ginger Baker.
8. In which European city did the worst riot of Led Zeps career take place.

Answer: Milan

Milans Vigorelli bicycle stadium, the entire stage was wrecked and all the bands gear destroyed.
9. Where did Led Zeppelins last American concert of 1969 take place.

Answer: Winterland

Led Zeppelin has played at all of these venues, Winterland is in San Francisco.
10. What does Bron-Yr-Ar (pronounced "Bromrahra") translate to.

Answer: Golden Breast

The two minute acoustic solo from the 1975 album Physical Grafitti, Bron-Yr-Aur was initially written and recorded in 1970 during the sessions for Led Zep 3, named after a cottage in Gwynedd Wales,where the band spent time during the recording of the 3rd album. It is also the shortest studio recording by the band.
Source: Author Nerrad

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