Find Your Stairway to Heaven With Our Led Zeppelin Quiz
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Is it necessary to even introduce Led Zeppelin? They are simply one of the greatest rock bands in history. Everybody knows at least one Led Zeppelin song, but how much do you really know about the band? Take this quiz to find out!
Led Zeppelin has a longevity that most rock bands never experience. With tremendous popularity throughout their career, their unnamed album (often referred to as Led Zeppelin IV) was among the most successful LPs of all-time. Often considered as one of the greatest rock bands of all time, their discography includes Grammy-winning songs such as "Stairway To Heaven" and "Whole Lotta Love."
While the band is no longer active despite many reunions over the years, their legacy still lives on. Fortunately, several of the band's former members have continued to promote Led Zeppelin's heritage via solo tours and collaborations with other artists.
But how much do you really know Led Zeppelin? Can you name all the band's members and albums? Take our quiz to find out!
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Led Zeppelin Trivia Quiz Questions
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Question 1
Jimmy Page is generally regarded as one of the world's finest and most influential guitarists. What band was he a part of before founding Led Zeppelin?
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AThe Byrds
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BThe Yardbirds
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CThe Pretty Things
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DDerek and the Dominos
The Yardbirds
Jimmy Page started his career in London as a studio session musician and, together with Big Jim Sullivan, was one of the most sought-after guitarists in the country. From 1966 until 1968, he was a member of the Yardbirds. After the Yardbirds disbanded, he formed Led Zeppelin.
Question 2
In 1974, 6 years before they would cease to exist, Led Zeppelin launched their own record label called what?
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ASwan Song Records
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BDecaydance
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CApple Records
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DShady Records
Swan Song Records
Swan Song Records was founded in 1974 by Led Zeppelin, and was managed by Peter Grant, the band's manager. The label served as a platform for the band to market its own records as well as sign musicians that were having difficulty singing with other big labels.
Question 3
What Led Zeppelin song starts with the lyrics "We come from the land of the ice and snow?"
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A"Whole Lotta Love"
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B"Black Dog"
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C"Kashmir"
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D"Immigrant Song"
"Immigrant Song"
Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song" has lyrical references to Norse mythology, and was originally released as a single and was featured on the album <i>Led Zeppelin III</i> in 1970. Although Led Zeppelin is generally considered an album-oriented band, "Immigrant Song" is one of the band's many chart-topping singles.
Question 4
After Led Zeppelin split up, Robert Plant joined forces with Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck to form what supergroup?
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AMad Season
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BTemple of the Dog
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CCream
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DThe Honeydrippers
The Honeydrippers
The Honeydrippers were a 1980s rock and roll band named after Roosevelt Sykes, an American blues musician who also went by the moniker "Honeydripper." Former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant founded the group in 1981 to fulfill a long-held ambition of creating a rock band with a strong rhythm and blues foundation.
Question 5
What Led Zeppelin album was released in 1975 by the band's new record label, Swan Song Records?
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APresence
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BIn Through the Out Door
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CCoda
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DPhysical Graffiti
<i>Physical Graffiti</i>
<i>Physical Graffiti</i> was the sixth studio album of Led Zeppelin, and covered many genres, including hard rock, progressive rock, and folk. It was mixed during the summer of 1974 and was scheduled to be released at the end of the year. However, its release was delayed because of the album's cover.
Question 6
Esteemed for his speed, strength, unique sound, and sense of groove, John Bonham is widely considered to be one of the greatest rock drummers of all time. How did he die?
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ADrug overdose
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BDrowned in the river
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CCar accident
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DExcessive alcohol use
Excessive alcohol use
Bonham drank about 40 shots of 40% alcohol vodka in 24 hours, after which he vomited in his sleep and choked. The cause of death was determined to be accidental since no recreational drugs were found in his autopsy.
Question 7
Greatly influenced by the stories of J.R.R. Tolkien, which member of the band wrote most of Led Zeppelin's lyrics?
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AJohn Paul Jones
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BJimmy Page
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CJohn Bonham
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DRobert Plant
Robert Plant
Jimmy Page composed the majority of Led Zeppelin's music, especially early in the band's history, whereas Plant wrote the majority of the lyrics. Jones' keyboard-based compositions subsequently became a focal point of their more experimental sound.
Question 8
The lyrics to which of these Led Zeppelin songs refers to J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit?
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A"Misty Mountain Hop"
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B"Four Sticks"
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C"Going to California"
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D"Black Dog"
"Misty Mountain Hop"
"Misty Mountain Hop" was released in 1971 as the B-side to the single "Black Dog." The song's title is often interpreted as a reference to <i>The Hobbit's</i> Misty Mountains, and the lyrics also allude to the 1968 "Legalize Pot Rally" in London's Hyde Park, during which police arrested people for marijuana possession.
Question 9
Led Zeppelin is recognized for having a major influence on the music industry, especially in the creation of album-oriented rock. When did the band first form?
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A1962
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B1965
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C1968
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D1971
1968
Led Zeppelin was established in 1968 in London, and are credited as being the founding fathers of hard rock and heavy metal due to their powerful, guitar-driven sound. However, their approach took elements from a number of genres, including blues and folk music.
Question 10
According to the Recording Industry Association of America, where does Led Zeppelin rank in terms of all-time record sales?
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A#20
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B#3
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C#1
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D#10
#3
According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Led Zeppelin is the third-best-selling band in the world and the fifth best-selling music act in the United States. They are one of only four bands to have earned five or more Diamond albums.
Question 11
What surprising new song was introduced in the Led Zeppelin 4-CD boxed set in 1990?
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A"Four Sticks"
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B"Bring it Home"
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C"Black Mountain Side"
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D"Travelling Riverside Blues"
"Travelling Riverside Blues"
Led Zeppelin were never renowned for releasing obscure material. That's why the box set released in 1990, barely 10 years after the band's demise, surprised many Led Zeppelin fans. The addition of "Travelling Riverside Blues," a previously unreleased song, was unexpected and a delight to fans.
Question 12
John Bonham was the best man at the wedding ceremony of what famous Black Sabbath member?
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ATony Iommi
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BGeezer Butler
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CBill Ward
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DOzzy Osbourne
Tony Iommi
Tony Iommi, the guitarist for Black Sabbath, knew John Bonham, the drummer for Led Zeppelin, before both became famous. The two used to frequent the same pubs in the U.K. As reported in an interview in <i>Guitarist Magazine</i>, Bonham was also the best man at Tony's wedding in 1973.
Question 13
Name the final Led Zeppelin album, recorded at ABBA's Polar Studios in Stockholm in the fall of 1979.
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ACoda
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BPhysical Graffiti
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CPresence
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DIn Through the Out Door
<i>In Through the Out Door</i>
<i>In Through the Out Door</i> is Led Zeppelin's eighth and final album. The LP was a commercial smash, especially in the U.S., where it reached No.1 on Billboard's chart in its second week. Along with <i>Led Zeppelin II</i>, <i>In Through the Out Door</i> spent the most weeks on the top of the charts, and has sold more than 6 million copies to date.
Question 14
What instrument did Jimmy Page play in the The Song Remains the Same version of "Whole Lotta Love?"
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ATheremin
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BMandolin
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CBanjo
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DTambura
Theremin
The theremin is an electronic musical instrument operated by the player without physical touch. Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin used a version of the theremin during performances of "Whole Lotta Love" and "No Quarter."
Question 15
Led Zeppelin developed the genre of album-oriented rock by often refusing to release songs as singles. How many studio albums did they release?
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ASeven
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BTen
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CEight
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DFive
Eight
Led Zeppelin's discography includes eight studio albums, four live albums, nine complication albums, and only sixteen singles. The band's most financially successful album was <i>Led Zeppelin IV</i>, released in 1971. It was certified 23 times platinum by the RIAA, making it the fifth best-selling album of all time.
Question 16
On which of Led Zeppelin's albums did the blues-inspired song "Since I've Been Loving You" appear as the 4th track?
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APhysical Graffiti
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BPresence
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CLed Zeppelin II
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DLed Zeppelin III
<i>Led Zeppelin III</i>
"Since I've Been Loving You" was one of the first <i>Led Zeppelin III</i> album tracks to be recorded; it was also the most difficult one. The song is said to feature one of the greatest guitar solos in music history by Jimmy Page.
Question 17
The four symbols on the Led Zeppelin IV album cover have kept fans obsessed for decades. Which one of them belongs to John Bonham?
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ACircle over three interlocking ovals
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BCircle around a feather
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CThree interlocking circles
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DZoso
Three interlocking circles
Bonham's symbol (three interlocking circles) came from Rudolph Koch's <i>Book Of Signs</i> which represents the Holy Trinity used by the early Christians.
Question 18
Since 1980, when drummer John Bonham died, Led Zeppelin's three remaining members have reassembled publicly on stage just a few times. When was the last time?
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A1999
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B2010
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C2001
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D2007
2007
The Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Event was a charity concert held at London's O2 Arena on December 10, 2007 in remembrance of music producer Ahmet Ertegun. The main act was Led Zeppelin, who played their first full-length performance in almost three decades, after the death of John Bonham in 1980. The band was joined by John's son, Jason, who played the drums.
Question 19
Name the supergroup former bassist and keyboardist of Led Zeppelin John Paul Jones formed with Dave Grohl in 2009.
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AThe Highwaymen
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BBlack Country Communion
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CThem Crooked Vultures
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DVelvet Revolver
Them Crooked Vultures
Them Crooked Vultures was formed by Josh Homme, John Paul Jones, and Dave Grohl in 2009. The band's self-titled album was released the same year and its leading single received the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance.
Question 20
In addition to the Lifetime Achievement Award, how many Grammy Awards has Led Zeppelin won?
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AOne
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BTwo
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CFour
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DFive
One
<i>Celebration Day</i> is a concert film and live album by Led Zeppelin, filmed during the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert at London's O2 Arena. At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, the album received the award for Best Rock Album, making it the first and only Grammy won by the band.
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