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Quiz about Knockin on Heavens Door
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Knockin' on Heaven's Door Trivia Quiz


"Knockin' on Heaven's Door" is a great song but this quiz is about musicians who've gone on to the afterlife. This is my first quiz, so please tell me what you think. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by bubbafudd. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bubbafudd
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
331,836
Updated
Sep 25 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
4543
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: rossian (10/10), Guest 68 (9/10), 030100 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Rumor has it that I choked on a ham sandwich. Who am I? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What model of guitar did Jimi Hendrix play? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What caused the death of Kurt Cobain? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Aside from being dead, do you know what Buddy Holly, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Janis Joplin have in common? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who gave up his seat on the plane that crashed outside Clear Lake, Iowa, killing Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P."The Big Bopper" Richardson. and later went on to be a Country Music headliner? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who had hits such as "Little Wing" and "Pride and Joy"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Dimebag Darrell was a founding member of which Heavy Metal band? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who was the son of Ozzie and Harriet who died in a fiery plane crash on Dec. 31, 1985? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who was this accomplished drummer that died Feb. 4, 1983 as a result of an eating disorder? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was John Lennon's middle name? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 23 2024 : rossian: 10/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 68: 9/10
Mar 13 2024 : 030100: 4/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 1: 10/10
Feb 22 2024 : Guest 60: 4/10
Feb 22 2024 : Guest 66: 9/10
Feb 21 2024 : maryw68: 9/10
Feb 19 2024 : Guest 110: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Rumor has it that I choked on a ham sandwich. Who am I?

Answer: Cass Elliott

Mama Cass was a member of the Mamas and the Papas. She died at the age of 32 as a result of a heart attack.
2. What model of guitar did Jimi Hendrix play?

Answer: Fender Stratocaster

Jimi played a right handed guitar restrung for a south paw. This contributed to his unique and very distinctive sound.
3. What caused the death of Kurt Cobain?

Answer: Suicide

Kurt was the front man for Nirvana. He died of a self inflicted gunshot wound in Seattle, WA. on April 5, 1994 at the age of 27.
4. Aside from being dead, do you know what Buddy Holly, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Janis Joplin have in common?

Answer: They were all born in Texas

Stevie Ray Vaughn was born in Dallas, Buddy Holly in Lubbock, and Janis in Port Arthur.
5. Who gave up his seat on the plane that crashed outside Clear Lake, Iowa, killing Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P."The Big Bopper" Richardson. and later went on to be a Country Music headliner?

Answer: Waylon Jennings

Waylon played bass in Buddy Holly's backup band The Crickets. He recorded the theme song and was the narrator for the hit t.v. show "The Dukes of Hazzard" from 1979 until 1986. He died from diabetic complications on Feb.13, 2002
6. Who had hits such as "Little Wing" and "Pride and Joy"?

Answer: Stevie Ray Vaughn

Stevie and his brother Jimmie recorded the album "Family Style" which featured the hit song "Tic Toc". Stevie died in a helicopter crash Aug. 27, 1990.
7. Dimebag Darrell was a founding member of which Heavy Metal band?

Answer: Pantera

Darrell was shot while on stage in Columbus, Ohio on Dec.8, 2004.
8. Who was the son of Ozzie and Harriet who died in a fiery plane crash on Dec. 31, 1985?

Answer: Ricky Nelson

It was speculated that the fire was caused by Ricky and his girlfriend freebasing cocaine while in flight, but that was never proven.
9. Who was this accomplished drummer that died Feb. 4, 1983 as a result of an eating disorder?

Answer: Karen Carpenter

Although she's more widely known for her voice and huge hits as a part of the Carpenters, she always thought of herself as a drummer who sings. A posthumous solo album was released in 1996.
10. What was John Lennon's middle name?

Answer: Winston

John was shot four times in the back as he entered his New York apartment building. He was 40 years old.
Source: Author bubbafudd

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