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Quiz about Stairway To HeavenThe Story of Led Zeppelin

Stairway To Heaven:The Story of Led Zeppelin Quiz

Here's a quiz on one of the hottest rock bands in history. It should be easy for any true Zeppelin fan. Good luck and have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by diamondjim68. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
diamondjim68

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
122,366

Updated
Jan 08 22

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
4872

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 91 (14/15), Guest 136 (11/15), Guest 24 (9/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What was the name of their first fully titled album? Hint

In Through The Out Door

Physical Graffiti

Houses Of The Holy

Presence

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Question 2 of 15

2. What was the group's highest charting American single? Hint

Whole Lotta love

Black Dog

Communication Breakdown

Rock And Roll

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was the original name of Led Zeppelin? Hint

The New Yardbirds

Hobbs Tweedle

Band of Joy

Lead Zeppelin

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Question 4 of 15

4. What was their first album to go to Number 1 in America? Hint

Led Zeppelin

Houses Of The Holy

Their untitled 4th album

Led Zeppelin 2

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Question 5 of 15

5. What was the longest song the group recorded? Hint

In My Time of Dying

Achille's Last Stand

Carouselamba

How Many More Times

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Question 6 of 15

6. How many instrumentals did the group release on studio albums? Hint

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Question 7 of 15

7. When the group toured Denmark in 1970, why did they change their name to The Nobs? Hint

They wanted to make a change

The Danish audience didn't know what Zeppelin meant

Eva Von Zeppelin accused them of stealing her name

There was another group there with the same name

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which of these is true about the classic "Stairway To Heaven"? Hint

It is about 8 minutes long

It is the only song from the untitled fourth album with lyrics on the album sleeve

It was never released as a single

All of these

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Question 9 of 15

9. What controversy did the group face when they toured Oakland in 1977? Hint

John Bonham, Peter Grant and one of their roadies assaulted one of Bill Graham's security men

Robert Plant had sex with a congressman's minor daughter

they were accused of using a shark to violate a young fan

They crashed Rod Stewart's house during a party

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Question 10 of 15

10. Led Zeppelin's fourth, untitled album only hit Number 2 in the U.S.

True

False

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Question 11 of 15

11. What was the working title for "Kashmir"? Hint

Dancing With Kashmir

Kashmir Nights

Diamonds And Kashmir

Driving Through Kashmir

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which of these songs did Led Zeppelin never perform live? Hint

LIving Loving Maid (She's Just A Woman)

Since I've Been Loving You

Immigrant Song

Tangerine

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Question 13 of 15

13. What was the name of their post-released 1982 album that included previously unreleased material?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 14 of 15

14. "Houses Of The Holy" was the title track of their fifth album.

True

False

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Question 15 of 15

15. What song did Robert Plant write in memory of his son, Karac? Hint

Thank You

For Your Life

Heartbreaker

All My Love

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of their first fully titled album?

Answer: Houses Of The Holy

Their first three albums were simply 1, 2, and 3. Their fourth didn't even have a title.

2. What was the group's highest charting American single?

Answer: Whole Lotta love

"Whole Lotta Love" went to No.4 on the American Billboard charts. "Stairway To Heaven", ironically, was never released as a single due to its length. The song was exactly 8 minutes long which was considered too long to be a single then.

3. What was the original name of Led Zeppelin?

Answer: The New Yardbirds

Jimmy Page was the guitarist for the Yardbirds. After they disbanded, he formed the New Yardbirds, bringing his tour manager, Richard Cole, with him. He selected singer Robert Plant, formerly of the Band of Joy and Hobbstweedle, drummer John Bonham, who played in Band of Joy with Plant. He also chose session bassist John Paul Jones.

4. What was their first album to go to Number 1 in America?

Answer: Led Zeppelin 2

Their first album only hit Number 10. Their fourth album only made it to Number 2.

5. What was the longest song the group recorded?

Answer: In My Time of Dying

It was on the "Physical Graffiti" album, and was over 11 minutes long.

6. How many instrumentals did the group release on studio albums?

Answer: 3

"Black Mountain Side" was from their first album; "Moby Dick", Bonzo's drum solo, from their second; and "Bron-Yr-Aur" from "Physical Graffiti".

"Bonzo's Montreux" is a drum solo by Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham on "Coda", the compilation album, not a studio album.

7. When the group toured Denmark in 1970, why did they change their name to The Nobs?

Answer: Eva Von Zeppelin accused them of stealing her name

Eva Von Zeppelin threatened to sue if they used her "family name without permission".

8. Which of these is true about the classic "Stairway To Heaven"?

Answer: All of these

"Stairway To Heaven" was too long to be released as a single.

9. What controversy did the group face when they toured Oakland in 1977?

Answer: John Bonham, Peter Grant and one of their roadies assaulted one of Bill Graham's security men

They were arrested, bailed, and later received probation, much to Bill Graham's chagrin.

10. Led Zeppelin's fourth, untitled album only hit Number 2 in the U.S.

Answer: True

Another irony is that "Stairway To Heaven" was never released as a single.

11. What was the working title for "Kashmir"?

Answer: Driving Through Kashmir

This was one of their best songs and was on their "Physical Graffiti" double CD.

12. Which of these songs did Led Zeppelin never perform live?

Answer: LIving Loving Maid (She's Just A Woman)

This was one of the few songs the group never liked, although it was a favorite of many of their fans.

13. What was the name of their post-released 1982 album that included previously unreleased material?

Answer: Coda

This had many great hits, such as "Wearing And Tearing" and "Ozone Baby".

14. "Houses Of The Holy" was the title track of their fifth album.

Answer: False

It was intended for the "Houses Of The Holy" album but was later released on "Physical Graffiti".

15. What song did Robert Plant write in memory of his son, Karac?

Answer: All My Love

Karac Plant died of a stomach infection in July, 1977. Led Zeppelin went on a 18-month hiatus while Robert mourned with his family. "All My Love" was on their comeback, and final, album, "In Through The Out Door".

Source: Author diamondjim68

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