Legendary Guitar Heroes of the 1980s
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Question 1: Which guitarist popularized the 'tapping' technique in mainstream rock during the 1980s?
Kirk Hammett
Randy Rhoads
Slash
Eddie Van Halen
Question 2: Which guitarist was known as 'The Man in Black' and played with Guns N' Roses?
Mick Mars
C.C. DeVille
Slash
Jake E. Lee
Question 3: Which innovative guitar effect became extremely popular in the 1980s hair metal scene?
Reverb
Phaser
Floyd Rose tremolo
Wah-wah pedal
Question 4: Who was Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist who tragically died in a plane crash in 1982?
Jake E. Lee
Randy Rhoads
Brad Gillis
Zakk Wylde
Question 5: Which guitarist was known for playing a polka-dot flying V guitar in Ozzy Osbourne's band?
Warren DeMartini
Zakk Wylde
Randy Rhoads
George Lynch
Question 6: Which 80s guitarist was known for his innovative use of the whammy bar in Yngwie Malmsteen's style?
Yngwie Malmsteen
Joe Satriani
Steve Vai
Paul Gilbert
Question 7: Which guitarist was David Lee Roth's choice to replace Eddie Van Halen when he went solo?
George Lynch
Vito Bratta
Steve Vai
Warren DeMartini
Question 8: Which guitar amplifier brand became synonymous with the 80s rock sound?
Vox
Marshall
Fender
Mesa/Boogie