# Hard Rock Guitar Riffs Quiz
1. Which guitarist is known for the iconic riff in "Smoke on the Water"?
a) Jimmy Page
b) Angus Young
c) Ritchie Blackmore
d) Tony Iommi
**Correct Answer:** c) Ritchie Blackmore
*Explanation: Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple created this famous riff, which has become one of the most recognizable in rock history.*
2. The opening riff of "Sweet Child O' Mine" was written by:
a) Slash
b) Axl Rose
c) Duff McKagan
d) Izzy Stradlin
**Correct Answer:** a) Slash
*Explanation: Slash, Guns N' Roses' lead guitarist, came up with this iconic riff during a band jam session.*
3. True or False: The main riff in Led Zeppelin's "Black Dog" is in 4/4 time signature.
**Correct Answer:** False
*Explanation: The riff in "Black Dog" is actually in an unusual time signature, with measures of 5/4 and 4/4 alternating.*
4. Which AC/DC song features the famous riff that starts with an open A string?
a) "Back in Black"
b) "Highway to Hell"
c) "Thunderstruck"
d) "You Shook Me All Night Long"
**Correct Answer:** c) "Thunderstruck"
*Explanation: The distinctive opening riff of "Thunderstruck" is played on an open A string with hammer-ons and pull-offs.*
5. Fill in the blank: The main riff in Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train" was written by guitarist ____________.
**Correct Answer:** Randy Rhoads
*Explanation: Randy Rhoads, Ozzy's guitarist for his early solo career, composed this famous riff.*
6. Which band is known for the heavy guitar riff in "Enter Sandman"?
a) Megadeth
b) Metallica
c) Slayer
d) Anthrax
**Correct Answer:** b) Metallica
*Explanation: "Enter Sandman" is one of Metallica's most famous songs, featuring a riff written by Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield.*
7. True or False: The main riff in "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin was originally written by Willie Dixon.
**Correct Answer:** False
*Explanation: While the lyrics were influenced by Dixon's "You Need Love," the iconic riff was created by Jimmy Page.*
8. Which guitarist played the famous riff in Black Sabbath's "Iron Man"?
a) Tony Iommi
b) Geezer Butler
c) Ozzy Osbourne
d) Bill Ward
**Correct Answer:** a) Tony Iommi
*Explanation: Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath's lead guitarist, created this heavy and memorable riff.*
9. The opening riff of "Layla" was played on:
a) A Gibson Les Paul
b) A Fender Stratocaster
c) A Gibson SG
d) A Fender Telecaster
**Correct Answer:** b) A Fender Stratocaster
*Explanation: Eric Clapton played the famous "Layla" riff on his Fender Stratocaster, known as "Brownie."*
10. Fill in the blank: The main riff in "Satisfaction" by The Rolling Stones was originally intended to be played on a ____________.
**Correct Answer:** horn section
*Explanation: Keith Richards originally envisioned the riff being played by horns, but it was eventually recorded with a fuzz-tone effect on guitar.*
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