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Guitarists of the 80s Trivia Quiz

Just a little quiz to see how much you remember about the 80s hair band guitarists. This is also my first quiz. Hope you enjoy! =)

A multiple-choice quiz by scottykinsley. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
scottykinsley

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
144,790

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2064

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (5/10), Guest 72 (6/10), Guest 46 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. House Of Lords covered Blind Faith's "Can't Find My Way Home" on their SAHARA album. Who played lead guitar on that song? Hint

Bryan Jay

Vito Bratta

Doug Aldrich

Lanny Cordola

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Question 2 of 10

2. Randy Rhoads originally played guitar for what band/artist? Hint

Quiet Riot

Whitesnake

Ozzy Osbourne

Y & T

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Question 3 of 10

3. All right a real easy one for ya! Who played guitar on Poison's first 3 CDs? Hint

Eric Turner

Tommy Thayer

Marc Ferrari

C.C. Deville

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Question 4 of 10

4. This former guitarist of Dokken can now be seen on tour with Whitesnake, and fellow guitarist Doug Aldrich. Hint

George Lynch

Alex DeRosso

John Norum

Reb Beach

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the first band Yngwie Malmsteen recorded with?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Vinnie Vincent was a former member of KISS.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Kirk Hammett was taught by the same teacher as Steve Vai.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Mr. Scary is George Lynch's nickname.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the guitarist on Danger Danger's "Cockroach" album? Hint

Al Pitrelli

Paul Gilbert

Tony "Bruno" Rey

Andy Timmons

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Question 10 of 10

10. Speaking of Paul Gilbert, what kind of guitar does he endorse? Hint

Ibanez Jem

Ibanez PGM

Jackson DKMG

ESP PGM-301

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. House Of Lords covered Blind Faith's "Can't Find My Way Home" on their SAHARA album. Who played lead guitar on that song?

Answer: Doug Aldrich

Vito Bratta played guitar for White Lion, Lanny Cordola played on House Of Lords self-titled debut, and Bray Jay played for Keel.

2. Randy Rhoads originally played guitar for what band/artist?

Answer: Quiet Riot

Randy Rhoads played on Quiet Riot's 1978 and 1979 albums, which are now out of print.

3. All right a real easy one for ya! Who played guitar on Poison's first 3 CDs?

Answer: C.C. Deville

Eric Turner plays for Warrant, Marc Ferrari played for Keel and Cold Sweat, and Tommy Thayer played for Black and Blue.

4. This former guitarist of Dokken can now be seen on tour with Whitesnake, and fellow guitarist Doug Aldrich.

Answer: Reb Beach

Former Dokken guitarist George Lynch just released an album with former Dokken bassist Jeff Pilson. John Norum toured with Dokken, played on the album "Long Way Home," and appeared on Don Dokken's solo album. Alex DeRosso is currently the guitarist for Dokken. Reb Beach recorded with Dokken on "Erase The Slate." Reb Beach also played for artists like Chaka Kahn, Alice Cooper, and most notably, Winger.

5. What is the first band Yngwie Malmsteen recorded with?

Answer: Steeler

Ron Keel sang on lead vocals. After the first album they broke up and Ron formed Keel.

6. Vinnie Vincent was a former member of KISS.

Answer: True

Mark St. John also played for KISS on their "Animalize" album.

7. Kirk Hammett was taught by the same teacher as Steve Vai.

Answer: True

Joe Satriani taught both Kirk Hammett and Steve Vai.

8. Mr. Scary is George Lynch's nickname.

Answer: True

Listen to the LIVE "Mr. Scary" track on Dokken's "Beast From The East." It blew my mind when I first heard it. Back in '89 I think...

9. Who was the guitarist on Danger Danger's "Cockroach" album?

Answer: Andy Timmons

Al and Tony were both in Danger Danger, but left. Andy played on two songs off of their debut, on the whole "Screw It!" album, and on "Cockroach." He also makes cameo appearences on a couple of other CDs by Danger Danger. Paul Gilbert played for Mr. Big.

10. Speaking of Paul Gilbert, what kind of guitar does he endorse?

Answer: Ibanez PGM

Steve Vai endorses the Jem. A lot of guitarists play Jackson DKMGs and I just made up the ESP model. There are at least two types of Ibanez PGM models that I know of- one with a Floyd Rose, and the other with a fixed bridge.

Source: Author scottykinsley

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