Ultimate Van Halen Trivia Quiz

Are you a die-hard fan of the legendary rock band Van Halen? Put your knowledge to the test with the Ultimate Van Halen Trivia Quiz! This quiz is designed to challenge even the most devoted fans with questions about the band’s history, discography, and iconic performances. From their early days with David Lee Roth to their later years with Sammy Hagar, this quiz covers it all. So gather your fellow Van Halen enthusiasts and see who can score the highest in this ultimate test of Van Halen trivia knowledge. Good luck!

Van Halen Trivia Quiz

Ultimate Van Halen Trivia Quiz

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Question 1

What was becoming a ritual before every performance of the band?

A	Alex Van Halen is always the first on stage to distribute Jack Daniels in the audience.
B	David Lee Roth gets a bottle of Jack Daniels brought to the stage by a short-lived employee and almost drinks it to a crowded audience.
C	Michael Anthony gets hit with toilet paper
D	Some groupies throw their underwear on the stage.
E	Eddie Van Halen smashes a guitar on stage.

Question 1 Explanation:

David Lee Roth gets a bottle of Jack Daniels brought to the stage by a short-lived employee and almost drinks it to a crowded audience.

Question 2

When was the band founded?

A	1975
B	1979
C	1973
D	1978
E	1974

Question 2 Explanation:

1974

Question 3

Who did Van Halen dedicate their BEST OF CD to?

A	Ed Leffler
B	Eddie's wife Valerie
C	Aerosmith
D	The Rolling Stones

Question 3 Explanation:

Ed Leffler

Question 4

How was the band named after the expulsion of David Lee Roth?

A	Van Fagot
B	Van Fag-gar
C	Van Hagar
D	Van Gay
E	Van Gaybar

Question 4 Explanation:

Van Hagar

Question 5

When did the first album come out?

A	1978
B	1974
C	1980
D	1975
E	1979

Question 5 Explanation:

1978

Question 6

Who discovered the band where and in what year?

A	Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, NY, 1974
B	Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, NC, 1977
C	Gene Simmons of Kiss, LA, 1976
D	Gene Simmons of Kiss, LA, 1974
E	Alice Cooper, LA, 1976

Question 6 Explanation:

Gene Simmons of Kiss, LA, 1976

Question 7

Which was Edward's home studio's first song recorded?

A	Mean Street
B	Jump
C	Beautiful Girls
D	Panama

Question 7 Explanation:

Jump

Question 8

What can not be found in the backstage area of Van Halen?

A	Rotten fruit
B	Jack Daniels
C	Brown Smarties
D	Snickers
E	Underwear

Question 8 Explanation:

Brown Smarties

Question 9

According to the book "Van Halen 101," which song did Eddie show to his Angel band friends before they published "Van Halen" album?

A	Ain't Talkin Bout Love
B	Little Dreamer
C	You Really Got Me
D	Runnin With the Devil

Question 9 Explanation:

You Really Got Me

Question 10

Which two singers joined the band after David Lee Roth?

A	Sammy Hagar, Gary Cherone
B	Sammy Hagar, Gene Simmons
C	Michael Ninn, Gary Cherone
D	Gary Cherone, Gene Simmons
E	Gene Simmons, Michael Ninn

Question 10 Explanation:

Sammy Hagar, Gary Cherone

Question 11

What guitar does Ed see on the cover of the record "Women and Children First?"

A	Ibanez Destroyer
B	None of the Above
C	Frankenstrat
D	Ernie ball Musicman Wolfgang

Question 11 Explanation:

Ibanez Destroyer

Question 12

There is a pretty successful cover band of Van Halen. What's its name?

A	The Little Dreamers
B	The Atomic Punks
C	The Cradle Rockers
D	The Spanish Flies
E	The Ice Cream Men

Question 12 Explanation:

The Atomic Punks

Question 13

What order do members of the group appear from left to right on the cover of the "Women and Children First" album cover?

A	Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth
B	Alex Van Halen, Eddie Van Halen, Michael Anthony, David Lee Roth
C	David Lee Roth, Michael Anthony, Edward Van Halen, Alex Van Halen
D	David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, Michael Anthony