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[For Beginners] Van Halen Trivia Quiz
Van Halen, the legendary band behind massive hits like “Jump” and “Panama.”
Formed around the Van Halen brothers as their name suggests, the band became hugely popular in Japan as well, powered by Edward Van Halen’s groundbreaking guitar playing and unforgettable, catchy melodies.
Although the band’s history sadly came to an end in 2020 with Eddie’s passing, we’ll introduce trivia and fun facts about this beloved group—across generations—in a quiz format.
It’s beginner-friendly, but includes a few slightly deep-cut questions too, so fans, be sure to check it out!
[For Beginners] Van Halen Trivia Quiz (1–10)
What is the name of Wolfgang Van Halen’s solo project, who joined Van Halen as the bassist in 2006?
- Mammoth WVH
- Wolf Gang
- Van Halen II
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Mammoth WVH
Mammoth WVH, the solo project of Wolfgang Van Halen, son of Eddie Van Halen, is a venture in which he single-handedly handles everything from songwriting and instrumentation to vocals, and he released an album in 2021. The project name “Mammoth” also comes from the band name Van Halen used before their debut.
Speaking of Michael Jackson’s classic song that features Edward Van Halen on guitar, which one is it?
- Thriller
- Beat It
- Billie Jean
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Beat It
Edward Van Halen played the guitar solo on Michael Jackson’s “Beat It.” The song is included on Michael Jackson’s album “Thriller,” and its distinctive guitar solo is highly regarded among music fans.
What is the name of the famous guitar technique said to have been popularized by Edward Van Halen?
- tapping
- Slide
- Picking
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tapping
Edward Van Halen is famous for his two-handed tapping technique. Also known as tapping, this method produces sound by striking the strings directly on the fretboard with the fingers instead of picking, and it became widely known as a hallmark of his distinctive solo style.
What is David Lee Roth's nickname?
- Diamond Dave
- Jumpin' Jack
- Rockin' Ross
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Diamond Dave
David Lee Roth is affectionately known as "Diamond Dave" for his flamboyant performances and brilliant onstage presence.
When did Van Halen get inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
- 1999
- the year 2007
- the year 2012
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Option 2
Van Halen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
Which song was Van Halen’s only number-one hit on the US charts?
- Panama
- Jump
- Hot for Teacher
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Jump
“Jump” is the lead single from Van Halen’s 1984 album “1984,” and it is the band’s only song to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
What was the name of the band that preceded Van Halen?
- mammoth
- saber-toothed tiger
- Lion
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mammoth
The band that preceded Van Halen was called Mammoth. Formed around the Van Halen brothers, the band later added David Lee Roth and Michael Anthony and became known as Van Halen.