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What Band Was I In? Trivia Quiz

These are mostly from the 1980's, but the range from the 1960's to present. Match the band with the musician or musicians.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sarah606. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Sarah606

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
101,372

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
5772

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Question 1 of 10

1. Bono is the singer for what band?

Answer: (One Word, no space)

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Question 2 of 10

2. John Taylor was the bass player for which band? Hint

Both of these

Duran Duran

Neither of these

The Power Station

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who are Mike D, Ad Rock and MCA? Hint

Public Enemy

N.W.A

The Beastie Boys

2 Live Crew

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Question 4 of 10

4. Before going solo, what band was Sting in?

Answer: (Two Words, include "The")

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Question 5 of 10

5. What band was fronted by Tom Araya? Hint

Slayer

Motorhead

Metallica

Megadeth

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Question 6 of 10

6. What band was Glenn Danzig NOT in? Hint

The Dead Kennedys

Samhain

The Misfits

Danzig

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these solo artists is or has been a singer for the band Genesis? Hint

Peter Gabriel

Both of these

Phil Collins

Neither of these

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Question 8 of 10

8. What band was Rikki Rockett the drummer for? Hint

Motley Crue

Warrant

Ratt

Poison

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which band was Eric Clapton NOT in? Hint

The Beatles

The Yardbirds

Cream

Blind Faith

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Question 10 of 10

10. Dave Grohl was the lead bass player for Nirvana.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Bono is the singer for what band?

Answer: U2

U2 has put out albums, including: War, The Joshua Tree, and Zooropa.

2. John Taylor was the bass player for which band?

Answer: Both of these

Duran Duran guitar player, Andy Taylor, was in both of these bands with John.

3. Who are Mike D, Ad Rock and MCA?

Answer: The Beastie Boys

Their real names are Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, and Adam Yauch.

4. Before going solo, what band was Sting in?

Answer: The Police

Sting also acts in movies!

5. What band was fronted by Tom Araya?

Answer: Slayer

Metallica's singer is James Hetfield. Motorhead's singer is Lemmy and Dave Mustaine sings for Megadeth.

6. What band was Glenn Danzig NOT in?

Answer: The Dead Kennedys

He was born Glenn Anzalone on June 23, 1955 in Lodi, New Jersey.

7. Which of these solo artists is or has been a singer for the band Genesis?

Answer: Both of these

Phil Collins also played the drums for Genesis.

8. What band was Rikki Rockett the drummer for?

Answer: Poison

Motley Crue's drummer was Tommy Lee. Ratt's drummer was Bobby Blotzer and Bobby Borg was the drummer for Warrant.

9. Which band was Eric Clapton NOT in?

Answer: The Beatles

Clapton did, however, share the guitar solo on The Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps".

10. Dave Grohl was the lead bass player for Nirvana.

Answer: False

Dave Grohl was the drummer for Nirvana.

Source: Author Sarah606

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