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  • 1. 

    What band featured both Def Leppard's Phil Collen and L.A. Guns' Phil Lewis?

    • A.

      Faster Pussycat

    • B.

      Girl

    • C.

      Hanoi Rocks

    • D.

      London

    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.

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  • 2. 

    Who was the original guitarist for Def Leppard before Phil Collen joined in their ranks?

    • A.

      Vivian Campbell

    • B.

      There Wasn't One

    • C.

      Rick Savage

    • D.

      Pete Willis

    Correct Answer
    D. Pete Willis
    Explanation
    Pete Willis was the original guitarist for Def Leppard before Phil Collen joined the band.

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  • 3. 

    Rick Allen's tragic accident occurred during the recording sessions for which 4th Def Leppard album?

    • A.

      Hysteria

    • B.

      Adrenalize

    • C.

      Slang

    • D.

      Pyromania

    Correct Answer
    A. Hysteria
    Explanation
    Rick Allen's tragic accident occurred during the recording sessions for the 4th Def Leppard album, Hysteria.

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  • 4. 

    What was the original spelling for Def Leppard as suggested by their frontman, Joe Elliott?

    • A.

      Deaf Leopard

    • B.

      Deth Reapers

    • C.

      Death Leper

    • D.

      Daft Leotard

    Correct Answer
    A. Deaf Leopard
    Explanation
    The original spelling for Def Leppard as suggested by their frontman, Joe Elliott, was "Deaf Leopard."

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  • 5. 

    What is the name of a side project featuring David Bowie and Def Leppard members?

    • A.

      Roadsaw

    • B.

      Cybernauts

    • C.

      Unjust

    • D.

      Lionheart

    Correct Answer
    B. Cybernauts
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Cybernauts. Cybernauts was a side project that featured David Bowie and members of Def Leppard.

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  • 6. 

    What year did Def Leppard have the hit single "Love Bites" on Mercury?

    • A.

      1988

    • B.

      1965

    • C.

      1964

    • D.

      1968

    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.

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  • 7. 

    What year did Def Leppard have the hit single "Armageddon It" on Mercury?

    • A.

      1963

    • B.

      1989

    • C.

      1976

    • D.

      1983

    Correct Answer
    B. 1989
    Explanation
    In 1989, Def Leppard had the hit single "Armageddon It" on Mercury.

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  • 8. 

    What year did Def Leppard have the hit single "Let's Get Rocked" on Mercury?

    • A.

      1961

    • B.

      1967

    • C.

      1964

    • D.

      1992

    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.

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  • 9. 

    How did Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen lose his left arm?

    • A.

      In A House Fire

    • B.

      In A Car Accident

    • C.

      In A Skiing Accident

    • D.

      He Was Born Without It

    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.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following is NOT a Def Leppard album?

    • A.

      Pyromania

    • B.

      Armageddon It

    • C.

      Euphoria

    • D.

      Hysteria

    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.

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  • 11. 

    Which of the following songs was not recorded by the rock band Def Leppard?

    • A.

      Pour Some Sugar On Me

    • B.

      Billy's Got A Gun

    • C.

      Rocket

    • D.

      Whole Lotta Love

    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.

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  • 12. 

    What was the name of Def Leppard's debut album?

    • A.

      Pyromania

    • B.

      Hysteria

    • C.

      On Through The Night

    • D.

      Adrenalize

    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.

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  • 13. 

    Where did Def Leppard form?

    • A.

      San Francisco, United States

    • B.

      Detroit, United States

    • C.

      Sheffield, England

    • D.

      Toronto, Canada

    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.

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  • 14. 

    Which Def Leppard album was the first to be certified diamond by the RIAA?

    • A.

      Retro-Active

    • B.

      Pyromania

    • C.

      High 'N' Dry

    • D.

      On Through The Night

    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.

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