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Yngwie the 1st Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz dedicated to one of the masters of neo-classical shred guitar. Is this the only quiz on this fella?

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

Author
Lost_Player

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
48,096

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
347

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What was Yngwie's full, original name? Hint

Yngwie Johann Malmsteen

Yngwie Malmsteen

Lars Johann Yngwie Lannerback

Johann Lars Lannehan

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Question 2 of 10

2. What model of guitar was the guitar known as 'The Duck' or 'Play Loud'? Hint

1963 Gibson SG

His first signature model

1972 Fender Stratocaster

A solid-body nylon string electric

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many Marshall quad-boxes form Yngwie's live set up? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of the 'Guitar Player' magazine contributor who gave Yngwie his first big break? Hint

Steve Vai

His brother Bjorn

Frank Redwhistle

Mike Varney

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Question 5 of 10

5. What Bach-inspired technique does Yngwie utilize? Hint

Pedal tones

Sweep picking

Tapping

Alternate picking

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who did the vocals on the albums 'Rising Force' and 'Marching Out'? Hint

Goran Edman

Jeff Scott Soto

Jorne Lande

Mats Leven

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Question 7 of 10

7. What type of picks does he use? Hint

Fender Medium

Jim Dunlop 1.5mm White

Gibson Heavy

George Dennis 1.05mm Sharp

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Question 8 of 10

8. A portion of what Pagini piece appears as a prelude to 'Prophet of Doom'? Hint

Caprice 5

Caprice 20

Caprice 16

Caprice 24

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many albums did he release up to and including 'War to End All Wars'? Not including collections, but including live albums. Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who replaced Yngwie in the band 'Alcatrazz'? Hint

Steve Vai

Paul Gilbert

Joe Satriani

He never got replaced

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Yngwie's full, original name?

Answer: Lars Johann Yngwie Lannerback

This was his original name. When his parents split, he took his mother's maiden name and shortened it to the Yngwie Johann Malmsteen that we all know.

2. What model of guitar was the guitar known as 'The Duck' or 'Play Loud'?

Answer: 1972 Fender Stratocaster

Blond-coloured and bought when he was about 15. Was with him for a large portion of the early part of his career.

3. How many Marshall quad-boxes form Yngwie's live set up?

Answer: 27

12 on either side of the stage and 3 under the drum riser (talk about a rumble from beneath).

4. What was the name of the 'Guitar Player' magazine contributor who gave Yngwie his first big break?

Answer: Mike Varney

Varney was also the co-founder of Shrapnel Records (BTW, I'm not even sure if Frank Redwhistle is real, my sister just blurted the name out).

5. What Bach-inspired technique does Yngwie utilize?

Answer: Pedal tones

6. Who did the vocals on the albums 'Rising Force' and 'Marching Out'?

Answer: Jeff Scott Soto

An easy one for fans.

7. What type of picks does he use?

Answer: Jim Dunlop 1.5mm White

8. A portion of what Pagini piece appears as a prelude to 'Prophet of Doom'?

Answer: Caprice 24

Pagini was a huge influence on YJM.

9. How many albums did he release up to and including 'War to End All Wars'? Not including collections, but including live albums.

Answer: 19

Now that's a production line!

10. Who replaced Yngwie in the band 'Alcatrazz'?

Answer: Steve Vai

Source: Author Lost_Player

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