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Tough Led Zeppelin Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by ivmike. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
ivmike

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
32,387

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
1579

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 1 (8/15), Guest 35 (5/15), Guest 135 (8/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What brand name of cymbals did John Bonham use while he was in Led Zeppelin? Hint

Paiste

Super Zyn

Zildjian

Zilco

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Question 2 of 15

2. What was the very first album released on Led Zeppelin's Swan Song label? Hint

'Physical Graffitti'

'Presence'

'Coda'

'Bad Company'

3. In the movie, 'The Song Remains The Same', during 'Whole Lotta Love', Jimmy Page is seen moving his hand around what appears to be a radio antenna. What is the device or instrument that Jimmy is playing? Hint

Moog Guitar Synthesizer

LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)

Theremin

Space Echo

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Question 4 of 15

4. What song was released as the the B side to 'D'Yer Ma'ker'? Hint

'The Crunge'

'The Ocean'

'Dancing Days'

'The Rain Song'

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Question 5 of 15

5. Where was Led Zeppelin's final show in England? Hint

Wembley Stadium

The Isle of Wight

Earl's Court

Knebworth

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Question 6 of 15

6. John Bonham is seen playing orange coloured acrylic drums in 'The Song Remains The Same'. What is the brand name of his drums? Hint

Ludwig Rockers

Ludwig Acrylite

Ludwig Plastilite

Ludwig Vistalite

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which of these songs gives NO writing credit to Jimmy Page? Hint

'Tea For One'

'Moby Dick'

'All My Love'

'Out On The Tiles'

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Question 8 of 15

8. What date was 'In Through The Out Door' released? Hint

September 25th, 1980

June 14th, 1978

May 31st, 1979

August 15th, 1979

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who owned the studios where 'In Through The Out Door' was recorded? Hint

ABBA

Queen

Steely Dan

David Bowie

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Question 10 of 15

10. Led Zeppelin toured with this famous band on their first American tour. Who are they? Hint

Cactus

Three Dog Night

Vanilla Fudge

The Faces

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who sang Sandy Denny's part when 'The Battle Of Evermore' was played live? Hint

Jimmy Page

Robert Plant

John Bonham

John Paul Jones

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Question 12 of 15

12. In the movie, 'The Song Remains The Same', Peter Grant berates an employee of Madison Square Garden because he has found someone in the arena doing this illegal activity. What was it? Hint

smoking dope

selling bootleg albums

taping the show

selling bootleg posters

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which member asked Jimmy Page if he could join Led Zeppelin? Hint

John Bonham

Robert Plant

John Paul Jones

Keith Moon

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Question 14 of 15

14. What name did Led Zeppelin use for their very first tour? Hint

Led Zeppelin

Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin

The Nobs

The New Yardbirds

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Question 15 of 15

15. John Bonham was on tour with this recording star when Jimmy Page wrested him away to join Led Zeppelin. Who is he? Hint

Dave Clark

Tim Rose

The Crawlin' Kingsnakes

Ray Davies

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What brand name of cymbals did John Bonham use while he was in Led Zeppelin?

Answer: Paiste

He was a faithful Paiste endorser until his death.

2. What was the very first album released on Led Zeppelin's Swan Song label?

Answer: 'Bad Company'

Unlike other artists of the day, Led Zeppelin used their own label to further the careers of other bands. While Bad Company was the biggest name (other than Led Zeppelin) other acts included: The Pretty Things, Maggie Bell, and Roy Harper.

Answer: Theremin

The Theremin was created in the 1920s by Leon Theremin.

4. What song was released as the the B side to 'D'Yer Ma'ker'?

Answer: 'The Crunge'

'The Crunge' was a tribute to the Motown sound of the day.

5. Where was Led Zeppelin's final show in England?

Answer: Knebworth

They played two shows, a week apart at Knebworth in the summer of 1979. It was also their first performance in England since 1975 (Earl's Court).

6. John Bonham is seen playing orange coloured acrylic drums in 'The Song Remains The Same'. What is the brand name of his drums?

Answer: Ludwig Vistalite

Ludwig Vistalite drums are much sought-after to this day. Just look at eBay!

7. Which of these songs gives NO writing credit to Jimmy Page?

Answer: 'All My Love'

'All My Love' was written by Plant and Jones from the album 'In Though The Out Door'.

8. What date was 'In Through The Out Door' released?

Answer: August 15th, 1979

This was the last album released before the death of John Bonham.

9. Who owned the studios where 'In Through The Out Door' was recorded?

Answer: ABBA

Polar Studios is located on an island in Stockholm, Sweden.

10. Led Zeppelin toured with this famous band on their first American tour. Who are they?

Answer: Vanilla Fudge

Carmine Appice helped Bonzo get an endorsement with Ludwig Drums.

11. Who sang Sandy Denny's part when 'The Battle Of Evermore' was played live?

Answer: John Paul Jones

One of the more well known Led Zeppelin bootlegs, 'Destroyer', contains this little gem.

12. In the movie, 'The Song Remains The Same', Peter Grant berates an employee of Madison Square Garden because he has found someone in the arena doing this illegal activity. What was it?

Answer: selling bootleg posters

Peter Grant waged a war against bootleggers. I'm afraid that he wasn't terribly successful.

13. Which member asked Jimmy Page if he could join Led Zeppelin?

Answer: John Paul Jones

Jones had worked with Page in various sessions prior to joining Led Zeppelin.

14. What name did Led Zeppelin use for their very first tour?

Answer: The New Yardbirds

This tour was through Scandinavia.

15. John Bonham was on tour with this recording star when Jimmy Page wrested him away to join Led Zeppelin. Who is he?

Answer: Tim Rose

Bonzo left this steady paying gig to play for Led Zeppelin.

Source: Author ivmike

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