Hard Rock quiz

More questions about Hard Rock

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1. 1 Easy

   How long did Black Sabbath take to record their debut hard rock album in 1969?

   Answer: One twelve-hour day

   Why: The band treated the studio session like a standard live set and went straight to a pub afterwards.

2. 2 Medium

   How did Queen create the thunderous rhythm track for 'We Will Rock You'?

   Answer: Foot stomps and hand claps

   Why: Queen stomped on the drum riser at Wessex Studios, then spaced the delay repeats by prime numbers so it swelled into a stadium.

3. 3 Hard

   Why did Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio part ways in Rainbow?

   Answer: Blackmore wanted a more commercial, radio-friendly sound

   Why: Blackmore moved away from Dio's fantasy themes to chase mainstream chart hits, recruiting pop-friendly vocalist Graham Bonnet.

4. 4 Easy

   What caused Pete Townshend to first smash a guitar during a live performance?

   Answer: He hit a low ceiling by accident

   Why: Townshend destroyed the guitar to save face before the audience realized it was an accident.

5. 5 Medium

   Which singer did hard rock legends AC/DC hire in 1980 following the death of Bon Scott?

   Answer: Brian Johnson

   Why: Bon Scott called Johnson a singer in the style of Little Richard. At his 1980 audition Johnson sang 'Whole Lotta Rosie' and 'Nutbush City Limits'.

6. 6 Hard

   Why did Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi detune his strings to create heavier riffs?

   Answer: He lacked fingertip flesh

   Why: He melted down dish soap bottles to craft homemade thimbles so he could press guitar frets without excruciating pain.