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Deceased Musicians Trivia Quiz

Some of the greatest musicians are deceased, let's see how much you know about them.

A multiple-choice quiz by evilbrother. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
evilbrother

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
212,445

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
8412

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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1. This Drummer for Led Zeppelin died at Jimmy Page's house after going on a drinking binge. Hint

Mitch Mitchell

Keith Moon

John Bonham

Ginger Baker

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2. This famous guitarist died September 18, 1970. Hint

Frank Zappa

Kurt Cobain

Randy Rhoads

Jimi Hendrix

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3. Kurt Cobain was believed to have died on April 5, 1994. On what date did they find his body? Hint

April 5, 1994

April 7, 1994

April 6, 1994

April 8, 1994

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4. Keith Moon, the flamboyant drummer for The Who, died September 6, 1978. How did he die? Hint

Murder

Car Crash

Suicide

Overdose

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5. Jim Morrison died July 3, 1971: what famous band was he the lead singer for? Hint

The Doors

Cream

The Faces

The Yardbirds

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6. What singer died on August 16, 1977? Hint

Marvin Gaye

John Lennon

Ronnie Van Zant

Elvis Presley

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7. This musician died on December 4, 1993. Hint

Kurt Cobain

Frank Zappa

Dimebag Darrel

Johnny Cash

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8. What guitarist died in a helicopter crash in 1990? Hint

Stevie Ray Vaughan

Randy Rhoads

Jimi Hendrix

Frank Zappa

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9. What singer died on November 24, 1991? Hint

Ritchie Valens

Freddie Mercury

Buddy Holly

Marvin Gaye

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10. Which Beatle was first of the four recording members to die? Hint

George Harrison

John Lennon

Paul McCartney

Ringo Starr

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This Drummer for Led Zeppelin died at Jimmy Page's house after going on a drinking binge.

Answer: John Bonham

After Bonham died Led Zeppelin broke up, but during special reunions his son, Jason, would sit in on drums.

2. This famous guitarist died September 18, 1970.

Answer: Jimi Hendrix

Even though Hendrix died a long time ago live recordings and demos are being still being re-released posthumously.

3. Kurt Cobain was believed to have died on April 5, 1994. On what date did they find his body?

Answer: April 8, 1994

Kurt Cobain was found dead in the guest house of his home, he was found with one shot gun wound to the head and a suicide note.

4. Keith Moon, the flamboyant drummer for The Who, died September 6, 1978. How did he die?

Answer: Overdose

Keith Moon overdosed on the drug heminevrin, used to control his alcoholism.

5. Jim Morrison died July 3, 1971: what famous band was he the lead singer for?

Answer: The Doors

Jim Morrison died from a heart failure in a bathtub at age 27, the heart failure was caused by an overdose of drugs & alcohol.

6. What singer died on August 16, 1977?

Answer: Elvis Presley

Elvis died in his Graceland mansion from a heart attack.

7. This musician died on December 4, 1993.

Answer: Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1990, which caused his death 3 years later.

8. What guitarist died in a helicopter crash in 1990?

Answer: Stevie Ray Vaughan

Stevie Ray Vaughan had many posthumous releases including 1991's "The Sky is Crying".

9. What singer died on November 24, 1991?

Answer: Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury died from AIDS complications, later a tribute concert was held for him which televised to over a billion people worldwide.

10. Which Beatle was first of the four recording members to die?

Answer: John Lennon

John Lennon was murdered outside The Dakota by fan Mark David Chapman December 8, 1980. He was known for his songwriting and political activism.

Source: Author evilbrother

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