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Quiz about Guitarists
Quiz about Guitarists

Guitarists Trivia Quiz


Random trivia on some of music's greatest guitarists.

A multiple-choice quiz by guitarninja90. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
222,474
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
645
Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (2/10), Guest 212 (2/10), Guest 73 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian is of what descent? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson's birth name?

Answer: (First and last name -- or just last name)
Question 3 of 10
3. Eddie Van Halen always knew he wanted to be a guitarist.


Question 4 of 10
4. Which part of the military did Jimi Hendrix join? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. For what reason does Pete Townshend have shrapnel in his head and is partially deaf? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How did Randy Rhoads die? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How did Buddy Holly die?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 8 of 10
8. Who is the last original guitarist from Lynyrd Skynyrd who is still alive?

Answer: (First and last name, or just surname)
Question 9 of 10
9. What guitarist joined The Eagles for in time for their last two studio albums?

Answer: (Two Words (Think "Life's Been Good))
Question 10 of 10
10. 2005 made 25 years since the death of this legendary guitarist.

Answer: (Two Words (Think "I Am The Walrus"))

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Most Recent Scores
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 99: 2/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 212: 2/10
Feb 19 2024 : Guest 73: 5/10
Feb 16 2024 : Guest 38: 9/10
Feb 15 2024 : PurpleComet: 6/10
Feb 06 2024 : Guest 47: 7/10
Feb 06 2024 : Guest 208: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian is of what descent?

Answer: Armenian

The entire band is of Armenian descent.
2. What is Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson's birth name?

Answer: Alexander Zivojinovich

Lifeson claims that his last name, Zivojinovich, is Serbian for "Lifeson."
3. Eddie Van Halen always knew he wanted to be a guitarist.

Answer: False

At first Alex played the guitar and Eddie played the drums until the two figured they were better at each other's instruments.
4. Which part of the military did Jimi Hendrix join?

Answer: 101 Airborne Division

Jimi was eventually kicked out of the military after his 26th parachute jump when he broke his ankle.
5. For what reason does Pete Townshend have shrapnel in his head and is partially deaf?

Answer: The explosion of Keith Moon's drums

After the special effects guy put gunpowder in Keith's drum, Keith snuck more into his drum for a better effect causing the giant explosion.
6. How did Randy Rhoads die?

Answer: Plane crash

He died in a plane crash in Florida while on tour.
7. How did Buddy Holly die?

Answer: Plane Crash

He died in the 1950's with J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and Ritchie Valens.
8. Who is the last original guitarist from Lynyrd Skynyrd who is still alive?

Answer: Gary Rossington

The total remaining original living members are Gary Rossington(guitar)and Billy Powell(Piano)
9. What guitarist joined The Eagles for in time for their last two studio albums?

Answer: Joe Walsh

Joe Walsh has also had guest appearances on "The Drew Carey Show."
10. 2005 made 25 years since the death of this legendary guitarist.

Answer: John Lennon

John Lennon was shot on December 7, 1980 by a crazed fan.
Source: Author guitarninja90

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