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Poison Trivia Quizzes

15 Poison quizzes and 180 Poison trivia questions.

Poison "Open Up and Say... Ahh!" great trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

This quiz is about the lyrics of Poison's second album "Open Up and Say... Ahh!" Just guess which song the lyrics are from.

Average, 10 Qns, LilSpikey, Dec 05 09

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Poison - A great American hair band

Multiple Choice

20 Qns

Can you guess the name of the song from the lyrics given?

Average, 20 Qns, addytude, Oct 30 10

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Poison "Look What the Cat Dragged In" popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Another one of my favorite '80s metal albums is Poison's first album "Look What the Cat Dragged In". Just tell which song the lyrics are from.

Average, 10 Qns, LilSpikey, Mar 08 09

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Power to the "Poison" Fans!

Multiple Choice

15 Qns

I love a variety of music but Poison stands above all others as my all-time favorite band. I just recently saw them in concert for my 5th time and was inspired to create this quiz. So, here's to all Poison fans in having "Nothin' But A Good Time!" :)

Average, 15 Qns, Tigress31, Jan 02 04

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"Poison", a lasting hair band

Multiple Choice

20 Qns

How much do you know about this band, besides their music?

Tough, 20 Qns, addytude, Jul 23 05

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Poison "Flesh and Blood" popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

This quiz is on the lyrics of Poison's third album, "Flesh and Blood". Just tell which song the lyrics are from.

Average, 10 Qns, LilSpikey, Jan 28 20

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Jan 28 20
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Poison Mania

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

A quiz for all Poison fans out there. Prove how big a fan you really are.

Average, 10 Qns, stef13, Jul 19 07

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Poison Song Lyrics

Multiple Choice

15 Qns

Poison is one of the most popular and most successful glam rock bands of the late 80's and early 90's. I will give you a lyric and you name the song. Some answers are fill in the blank, majority are multiple choice. Good Luck.

Average, 15 Qns, stlth2, Jan 09 02

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Poison "Native Tongue" great trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Sure, we all remeber Poison's hit blues song "Stand". But how many of you remember the blues album, "Native Tongue"? Take this quiz and find out! Just tell which song the lyrics are from.

Tough, 10 Qns, LilSpikey, Mar 13 05

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Poison Greatest Hits popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Poison is one of the greatest bands ever, so see if you can answer these questions about the lyrics of one of their best albums ever!

Average, 10 Qns, _bananas_90, Jun 25 23

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Quick Question

What was the name of the band before they renamed it to Poison?

From Quiz "Before Poison"

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The True Poison

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

We all love Poison, but how much do you truly know about it's members and history? Take this quiz and test your knowledge.

Tough, 10 Qns, locutious, Jun 10 06

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Music that's Poison-ed

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

I love POISON and I know you do too! This is a quiz covering songs from ALL Poison albums, so good luck.

Average, 10 Qns, locutious, Feb 22 04

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Open Up & Say...."Poison"!

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Here are some facts on the 80's glam band, "Poison". Rock on!

Tough, 10 Qns, joopie, Jun 06 03

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Poison-ous Lyrics

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

I'll give you some lyrics and you tell me the song they are from.

Average, 10 Qns, locutious, Dec 19 13

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Before Poison

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

This quiz will test your knowledge of the band.

Average, 10 Qns, jonrocks, Mar 08 09

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Poison Trivia Questions

1. What name did Poison start out with?

From Quiz Poison Mania

Answer: Paris

Poison did indeed start out life as "Paris". They chose to change their name to Poison after a t-shirt worn by one of the drummers in the movie "This is Spinal Tap".

2. Which song has these lyrics? "It's better to have lost at love than never to have loved at all."

From Quiz Poison "Look What the Cat Dragged In"

Answer: I Won't Forget You, Baby

Bret Michaels wrote "I Won't Forget You, Baby" in memory of all the friends and family the band left behind when they first moved to Hollywood.

3. What song is this from? "But one fear I kept to myself, how I prayed that you'd love no one else."

From Quiz Poison "Flesh and Blood"

Answer: Life Goes On

"Life Goes On" was written in memory of C.C. DeVille's girlfriend who was killed in a bar fight in Palm Springs, CA.

4. What song is this from? "Now she found herself in the fast lane living day to day. Turned her back on her best friends, yeah, and watched her family slip away."

From Quiz Poison "Open Up and Say... Ahh!"

Answer: Fallen Angel

Lead singer Bret Michaels Sychak was born on March 15, 1963 in Harrisburg, PA.

5. Which song would you find the following line: "Come up for air, you pull me to the floor..."?

From Quiz Poison Greatest Hits

Answer: Unskinny Bop

This video was a big hit on MTV, along with other Poison videos, of course!

6. From which song does the line "We both lie silently still in the dead of the night..." appear?

From Quiz Poison-ous Lyrics

Answer: Every Rose Has Its Thorn

Posion's only number one song, this power ballad became a staple at all concerts.

7. Yes, Bret Michaels is the lead singer of the group, but do you know his real name?

From Quiz The True Poison

Answer: Bret Michael Sychak

Interestingly; Bret's father, a country fan, had orignally chosen Bret Maverick Sychak, but went with Michael instead. (whew) Bret is not ashamed of his Czechoslavakian name, but felt Michaels flowed easier and would be easier for fans to remember.

8. We'll start easy. "We all carry the cross and speak what we're taught. Lies and money become the white man's god."

From Quiz Poison "Native Tongue"

Answer: Stand

Lead singer Bret Michaels Sychak was born on March 15, 1963, in Harrisburg, PA.

9. In "Son of a Thousand Blues" (Native Tongue) who/what does Bret say raised him?

From Quiz Music that's Poison-ed

Answer: gypsy queen

Native Tongue was Poison's first without CC as lead guitar. It was bluesy and jazzy and a definite "maturing" of Poison.

10. What song begins with this lyric: "She goes down slow like a shot of gin"?

From Quiz Power to the "Poison" Fans!

Answer: Love on the Rocks

From their "Open Up And Say...Ahh!" album, this is my personal all-time favorite Poison song and album. The album was released in 1988 for which it went Platinum and sold eight million copies worldwide.

11. What was the name of the band before they renamed it to Poison?

From Quiz Before Poison

Answer: Paris

This was before Poison, when Rikki and Bret first met.

12. How many lead guitar players has "Poison" had?

From Quiz Open Up & Say...."Poison"!

Answer: 4

The original was Matt Smith (1982-1985), Richie Kotzen (1992-1994), Blues Saraceno (1994-1996) & of course the famous CC!

13. 'I've got a foot in the gutter, a foot in the grave, ain't seen home in the last three days'

From Quiz Poison Song Lyrics

Answer: 'Look What the Cat Dragged In'

From Poison's first album of the same name.

14. After Matt Smith left the band, Poison were without a guitarist. After holding auditions they made their choice. Who got the job?

From Quiz Poison Mania

Answer: C.C. Deville

Their reason for picking Deville was on the basis of the fire they thought he had.

15. What song is this from? "Wastes all my money, spends all my time. Ain't got no luck, can't change her mind."

From Quiz Poison "Look What the Cat Dragged In"

Answer: Blame it on You

Lead singer Bret Michaels Sychak was born on March 15, 1963 in Harrisburg, PA.

16. What song is this from? "The devil wears a black suit. He says I'm livin' like a bum. So what I'm looking like I'm half dead, a gypsy on the run."

From Quiz Poison "Flesh and Blood"

Answer: Valley of Lost Souls

Lead singer Bret Michaels Sychak was born on March 15, 1963 in Harrisburg, PA.

17. What song is this from? "I raise a toast to all of us, who are breakin' our backs everyday. If wanting the good life is such a crime, Lord, then put me away."

From Quiz Poison "Open Up and Say... Ahh!"

Answer: Nothin' but a Good Time

Drummer Alan "Rikki Rockett" Ream was born on August 18, 1959.

18. This line is from what song: "But your river of emotion for me feels like a dried up stream..."?

From Quiz Poison Greatest Hits

Answer: So Tell Me Why

The video for this song was actually recorded in a warehouse.

19. Which song, from the "Greatest Hits" album or "Crack a Smile" does the line "Don't put up no fight, you just turn on the lights, walk over here to me...." appear?

From Quiz Poison-ous Lyrics

Answer: Lay Your Body Down

I think the record company did a disservice to Poison fans by not releasing "Crack A Smile" until the band regained popularity after "Power to the People". This was a great album, and deserved to be released.

20. "My old man stands about six foot five. If he catches you, you're dead."

From Quiz Poison "Native Tongue"

Answer: Ain't That the Truth

Drummer Alan "Rikki Rockett" Ream was born on August 8, 1959.

21. Complete this lyric, "She looks down at the stars lying on the streets, says to herself..."(Hollyweird)

From Quiz Music that's Poison-ed

Answer: that will be me

First full length album after CC returned to the band, Hollyweird has great songs but no ballads.

22. Who was Poison's original guitarist?

From Quiz Before Poison

Answer: Matt Smith

C.C replaced Matt before the 1st album came out.

23. Where is Bret Michaels from?

From Quiz "Poison", a lasting hair band

Answer: PA

He was raised in Mechanicsburg. At the age of 7 he was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes.

24. What was this East coast band's original name?

From Quiz Open Up & Say...."Poison"!

Answer: "Paris"

The original 4 were, Bret, Rikki, Bobby & Matt "Koko" Smith, formerly of "Dirty Angel"

25. 'We'll be at the drive-in, in the old man's Ford'

From Quiz Poison Song Lyrics

Answer: Talk Dirty To Me

26. What was the name of Poison's first album?

From Quiz Poison Mania

Answer: Look What the Cat Dragged In

Their debut album was released on August 2nd 1986 and sales topped 2 million copies.

27. What song is this from? "You know I call you, I call you on the telephone. I'm only hoping that you're home, so I can hear you."

From Quiz Poison "Look What the Cat Dragged In"

Answer: Talk Dirty to Me

Guitarist C.C. DeVille was born on May 14, 1963, in Brooklyn, NY. His real name is Bruce Johannesson.

28. Which song has these lyrics? "Of all the truths and lies, and stories of riders in the sky, they say only the bravest try, where eagles and angels dare to fly."

From Quiz Poison "Flesh and Blood"

Answer: Ride the Wind

Bret Michaels wrote "Ride the Wind" about his experiences as a biker, about the freedom and passion he felt on the road.

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