Ultimate Keith Richards Quiz

The “Ultimate Keith Richards Quiz” is a rock ‘n’ roll enthusiast’s dream challenge. This quiz delves deep into the life and career of one of the most iconic figures in music history. It tests your knowledge of Keith Richards, the legendary guitarist of The Rolling Stones, covering everything from his distinctive guitar riffs and songwriting contributions to his wild and tumultuous rockstar lifestyle. Whether you’re a die-hard Stones fan or just curious about the man behind the bandana, this quiz will take you on a journey through the life and times of the man often hailed as the human riff. Strap in, because this quiz is a wild ride through the unforgettable world of Keith Richards.

Ultimate Keith Richards Quiz

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Question 1

He had a residence in France named?

A	Bellcote
B	Nellcote
C	Easycote

Question 1 Explanation:

Nellcote

Question 2

What fluid did Keith have filtered in Switzerland to remove toxic substances so they couldn't damage his kidneys further?

A	Semen
B	Saliva
C	Blood
D	Urine

Question 2 Explanation:

Blood

Question 3

in what year he Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

A	1990
B	1992
C	1989
D	1987
E	1988

Question 3 Explanation:

1989

Question 4

What did Keith admit to snorting in his autobiography 'Life'?

A	Mom's ashes
B	Sister's ashes
C	Brother's ashes
D	Dad's ashes

Question 4 Explanation:

Dad's ashes

Question 5

What was the first Rolling Stones song to be sung entirely by Keith?

A	Little T&A
B	You Got the Silver
C	Happy
D	Salt of the Earth

Question 5 Explanation:

You Got the Silver

Question 6

What type of tree did Keith fall 7 feet on vacation in Fiji fracturing his skull and having to have brain surgery?

A	Lotus
B	Palm
C	Eucalyptus
D	Lychee

Question 6 Explanation:

Palm

Question 7

In what US city was Keith electrocuted when his guitar came into contact with the microphone in 1965?

A	Los Angeles
B	San Francisco
C	San Diego
D	Sacramento

Question 7 Explanation:

Sacramento

Question 8

During what war did Keith escape death by being a bomb shelter when a V-1 rocket hit his home?

A	Boer War
B	Korean War
C	World War II
D	World War I

Question 8 Explanation:

World War II

Question 9

What album was Keith recording in France when drugged out he and Anita Pallenberg passed out in bed and a lit cigarette caught their bed on fire, waking up just in time?

A	Let It Bleed
B	Sticky Fingers
C	Some Girls
D	Exile on Main Street

Question 9 Explanation:

Exile on Main Street

Question 10

What job did Keith have for four days during the winter of 1961?

A	session guitarist
B	Pharmacist's Assistant
C	hoodlum
D	mailman

Question 10 Explanation:

Pharmacist's Assistant

Question 11

Keith claimed that one time someone put what substance in his dope in Switzerland causing him to go comatose, but totally awake?

A	Aresenic
B	Anthrax
C	Cyanide
D	Strychnine

Question 11 Explanation:

Strychnine

Question 12

In the 1970's, he was once awake for ........ days straight?

A	7
B	6
C	9
D	10
E	8

Question 12 Explanation:

Question 13

What item was Keith reaching for when he slipped and several of the items fell on him resulting in 3 broken ribs?

A	Book
B	Can of beans
C	Cigarette carton
D	Coffee tin

Question 13 Explanation:

Book

Question 14

In his 2010 autobiography “Life,” guitarist Keith Richards detailed what unusual aspect of his guitar sound?

A	He’s a right-hander who plays left-handed guitars.
B	He uses five strings rather than the customary six.
C	He uses cardboard tubes in his amplifiers
D	He doesn’t use guitar picks.