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Who is not a member of Poison?
- Dave Diamond
- C.C. Deville
- Bobby Doll
- Rikki Rocket

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2.

What year did Poison have the hit single "Something To Believe In" on Enigma?
- 1968
- 1975
- 1991
- 1974
Correct Answer

A. 1991
3.

What decade is the hit single "Nothin' But A Good Time" by Poison from?
- 2000's
- Nineties
- Eighties
- Seventies
Correct Answer

A. Eighties

Explanation

The hit single "Nothin' But A Good Time" by Poison is from the Eighties.

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4.

What year did Poison have the hit single "Nothin' But A Good Time" on Enigma?
- 1995
- 1988
- 1966
- 1981
Correct Answer

A. 1988

Explanation

In 1988, Poison had the hit single "Nothin' But A Good Time" on Enigma.

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5.

What year did Poison have the hit single "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" on Enigma?
- 1979
- 1998
- 1989
- 1982
Correct Answer

A. 1989

Explanation

Poison had the hit single "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" on Enigma in the year 1989.

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6.

What year did Poison have the hit single "Unskinny Bop" on Enigma?
- 1962
- 1980
- 1975
- 1990
Correct Answer

A. 1990

Explanation

In 1990, Poison had the hit single "Unskinny Bop" on Enigma. This answer indicates the specific year when the song was released and became popular.

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7.

In the Poison video "Nothin' But A Good Time", what was the long haired guy doing for his job?
- Mechanic
- Dishwasher
- Pool Cleaner
- Driver
Correct Answer

A. Dishwasher

Explanation

In the Poison video "Nothin' But A Good Time," the long-haired guy was working as a dishwasher.

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8.

When did Poison first have a top 100 single on the year-end Billboard charts?
- 1971
- 1982
- 1977
- 1988
Correct Answer

A. 1988

Explanation

In 1988, Poison first had a top 100 single on the year-end Billboard charts. This means that their song was popular enough to be ranked among the top 100 songs of that year. It was a significant achievement for the band as it showcased their success and popularity in the music industry during that time.

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9.

Which member of Poison was not in the original line up?
- Rikki Rockett
- Bobby Dall
- C.C. DeVille
- Bret Michaels
Correct Answer

A. C.C. DeVille

Explanation

C.C. DeVille was not in the original line up of Poison. The original members of Poison were Bret Michaels, Rikki Rockett, Bobby Dall, and Matt Smith. C.C. DeVille joined the band in 1985, replacing Matt Smith as the lead guitarist.

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10.

Who competed with C.C. De Ville in Poison's guitarist audition?
- Slash
- Dave "The Snake" Sabo
- Mick Mars
- Steve Vai
Correct Answer

A. Slash

Explanation

Slash competed with C.C. De Ville in Poison's guitarist audition.

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11.

What decade is the hit single "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" by Poison from?
- Seventies
- Nineties
- Sixties
- Eighties
Correct Answer

A. Eighties

Explanation

"Every Rose Has Its Thorn" is a hit single by the band Poison. The song was released in 1988, which falls within the decade of the Eighties.

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12.

What decade is the hit single "Something To Believe In" by Poison from?
- Seventies
- Sixties
- Eighties
- Nineties
Correct Answer

A. Nineties

Explanation

The hit single "Something To Believe In" by Poison is from the nineties.

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13.

Before they recorded their first album, what was Poison's original name?
- Barcelona
- Madrid
- Paris
- London
Correct Answer

A. Paris
14.

Which of the following is a guitar player that replaced C.C. Deville in the band Poison?
- Erik Turner
- Vinnie Vincent
- Richie Kotzen
- Steve Vai
Correct Answer

A. Richie Kotzen

Explanation

Richie Kotzen is the correct answer because he is the guitar player who replaced C.C. Deville in the band Poison. Erik Turner, Vinnie Vincent, and Steve Vai are not associated with replacing C.C. Deville in the band Poison.

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15.

Where was Bret Michaels of Poison born?
- Memphis, TN
- Philidelphia, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Los Angeles, CA
Correct Answer

A. Harrisburg, PA

Explanation

Bret Michaels, the lead vocalist of the band Poison, was born in Harrisburg, PA.

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What member of Guns N' Roses originally auditioned for Poison?
- Duff McKagan
- Axl Rose
- Izzy Stradlin
- Slash
Correct Answer

A. Slash

Explanation

Slash, the guitarist of Guns N' Roses, originally auditioned for Poison. This means that he tried out to be a member of the band Poison before joining Guns N' Roses.

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17.

Which of the following Poison album covers was changed due to its content?
- Open Up And Say Ahh
- Look What The Cat Dragged In
- Nothing But A Good Time
- Swallow This
Correct Answer

A. Open Up And Say Ahh

Explanation

The album cover for "Open Up And Say Ahh" was changed due to its content.

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18.

Who did not play guitar for Poison?
- Robbin Crosby
- Blues Saraceno
- C.C. Deville
- Richie Kotzen
Correct Answer

A. Robbin Crosby

Explanation

Robbin Crosby did not play guitar for Poison. This can be inferred from the given options where all the other names mentioned, Blues Saraceno, C.C. Deville, and Richie Kotzen, are known guitarists who have played for Poison at some point. Therefore, it can be concluded that Robbin Crosby is the correct answer as he did not play guitar for Poison.

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19.

When was Poison's first album, "Look What The Cat Dragged In", released?
- 1985
- 1986
- 1987
- 1982
Correct Answer

A. 1986

Explanation

Poison's first album, "Look What The Cat Dragged In", was released in 1986.

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20.

Who was the original guitarist in Poison?
- Matt Smith
- Gilby Clark
- C.C. Deville
- Eric Turner
Correct Answer

A. Matt Smith
21.

How old was C.C. DeVille of Poison when he first started playing the guitar?
- 18
- 20
- 12
- 14
Correct Answer

A. 14

Explanation

C.C. DeVille of Poison started playing the guitar at the age of 14.

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What was the first band (now defunct) that C.C. DeVille formed after he first left Poison in 1991?
- Needle Park
- C.C.'S Park
- South Park
- Battle Beast
Correct Answer

A. Needle Park

Explanation

After C.C. DeVille left Poison in 1991, he formed a new band called Needle Park.

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Poison Musical Band Quiz

Who is not a member of Poison?

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What year did Poison have the hit single "Something To Believe In" on Enigma?

What decade is the hit single "Nothin' But A Good Time" by Poison from?

What year did Poison have the hit single "Nothin' But A Good Time" on Enigma?

What year did Poison have the hit single "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" on Enigma?

What year did Poison have the hit single "Unskinny Bop" on Enigma?

In the Poison video "Nothin' But A Good Time", what was the long haired guy doing for his job?

When did Poison first have a top 100 single on the year-end Billboard charts?

Which member of Poison was not in the original line up?

Who competed with C.C. De Ville in Poison's guitarist audition?

What decade is the hit single "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" by Poison from?

What decade is the hit single "Something To Believe In" by Poison from?

Before they recorded their first album, what was Poison's original name?

Which of the following is a guitar player that replaced C.C. Deville in the band Poison?

Where was Bret Michaels of Poison born?

What member of Guns N' Roses originally auditioned for Poison?

Which of the following Poison album covers was changed due to its content?

Who did not play guitar for Poison?

When was Poison's first album, "Look What The Cat Dragged In", released?

Who was the original guitarist in Poison?

How old was C.C. DeVille of Poison when he first started playing the guitar?

What was the first band (now defunct) that C.C. DeVille formed after he first left Poison in 1991?