1.
What band featured both Def Leppard's Phil Collen and L.A. Guns' Phil Lewis?
Correct Answer
B. Girl
Explanation
Girl is the correct answer because it was a band that featured both Def Leppard's Phil Collen and L.A. Guns' Phil Lewis. Girl was a British glam rock band formed in the late 1970s and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Phil Collen joined the band as their guitarist in 1980, and Phil Lewis became their lead vocalist in 1985. Together, they were part of Girl and contributed to the band's music during their respective tenures.
2.
Who was the original guitarist for Def Leppard before Phil Collen joined in their ranks?
Correct Answer
D. Pete Willis
Explanation
Pete Willis was the original guitarist for Def Leppard before Phil Collen joined the band.
3.
Rick Allen's tragic accident occurred during the recording sessions for which 4th Def Leppard album?
Correct Answer
A. Hysteria
Explanation
Rick Allen's tragic accident occurred during the recording sessions for the 4th Def Leppard album, Hysteria.
4.
What was the original spelling for Def Leppard as suggested by their frontman, Joe Elliott?
Correct Answer
A. Deaf Leopard
Explanation
The original spelling for Def Leppard as suggested by their frontman, Joe Elliott, was "Deaf Leopard."
5.
What is the name of a side project featuring David Bowie and Def Leppard members?
Correct Answer
B. Cybernauts
Explanation
The correct answer is Cybernauts. Cybernauts was a side project that featured David Bowie and members of Def Leppard.
6.
What year did Def Leppard have the hit single "Love Bites" on Mercury?
Correct Answer
A. 1988
Explanation
"Love Bites" was a hit single by Def Leppard released in 1988. It was featured on their album "Hysteria" and became one of their most successful songs, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's popularity contributed to the album's massive success, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. Therefore, the correct answer is 1988.
7.
What year did Def Leppard have the hit single "Armageddon It" on Mercury?
Correct Answer
B. 1989
Explanation
In 1989, Def Leppard had the hit single "Armageddon It" on Mercury.
8.
What year did Def Leppard have the hit single "Let's Get Rocked" on Mercury?
Correct Answer
D. 1992
Explanation
Def Leppard had the hit single "Let's Get Rocked" on Mercury in 1992. This answer indicates the correct year when the song was released and became popular.
9.
How did Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen lose his left arm?
Correct Answer
B. In A Car Accident
Explanation
Rick Allen, the drummer of Def Leppard, lost his left arm in a car accident. This tragic incident occurred on December 31, 1984. Allen's car veered off the road and flipped over, causing his left arm to be severed. Despite this devastating loss, Allen remained determined to continue his musical career. With the support of his bandmates, he developed a custom-designed drum kit that allowed him to play using his feet and one arm. Allen's resilience and perseverance have made him an inspiration to many.
10.
Which of the following is NOT a Def Leppard album?
Correct Answer
B. Armageddon It
Explanation
Armageddon It is not a Def Leppard album. The other options, Pyromania, Euphoria, and Hysteria, are all albums by Def Leppard. However, Armageddon It is a song by Def Leppard, but not the title of an album.
11.
Which of the following songs was not recorded by the rock band Def Leppard?
Correct Answer
D. Whole Lotta Love
Explanation
Whole Lotta Love was not recorded by the rock band Def Leppard. This song is actually a popular track by Led Zeppelin, not Def Leppard. Def Leppard is known for recording songs such as Pour Some Sugar On Me, Billy's Got A Gun, and Rocket, but Whole Lotta Love is not one of their recorded songs.
12.
What was the name of Def Leppard's debut album?
Correct Answer
C. On Through The Night
Explanation
"On Through The Night" was the name of Def Leppard's debut album. This album was released in 1980 and marked the beginning of the band's career. It featured a mix of hard rock and heavy metal sound, showcasing their energetic and youthful style. The album received positive reviews and helped establish Def Leppard as a rising force in the rock music scene.
13.
Where did Def Leppard form?
Correct Answer
C. Sheffield, England
Explanation
Def Leppard formed in Sheffield, England. This British rock band was formed in 1977 by lead vocalist Joe Elliott, bassist Rick Savage, drummer Rick Allen, and guitarists Pete Willis and Steve Clark. They gained popularity in the 1980s with their album "Pyromania" and achieved even greater success with their album "Hysteria." Def Leppard's sound and style were heavily influenced by the British rock scene, and their formation in Sheffield, England, contributed to their unique sound and identity as a band.
14.
Which Def Leppard album was the first to be certified diamond by the RIAA?
Correct Answer
B. Pyromania
Explanation
Pyromania was the first Def Leppard album to be certified diamond by the RIAA. This means that it has sold over 10 million copies in the United States. Pyromania was a highly successful album, featuring hit songs like "Photograph" and "Rock of Ages." Its commercial success and critical acclaim contributed to its certification as diamond, solidifying Def Leppard's place as one of the most successful rock bands of all time.