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

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

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

Question 1 Explanation:

Book

Question 2

Keith Richards said, “I lifted every lick he ever played,” when inducting what performer at the inaugural Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony?

A	Bob Dylan.
B	Jimi Hendrix.
C	Jimmy Page.
D	Jerry Garcia.
E	Chuck Berry.

Question 2 Explanation:

Chuck Berry.

Question 3

He had a residence in France named?

A	Bellcote
B	Nellcote
C	Easycote

Question 3 Explanation:

Nellcote

Question 4

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

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

Question 4 Explanation:

You Got the Silver

Question 5

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

A	Strychnine
B	Cyanide
C	Anthrax
D	Aresenic

Question 5 Explanation:

Strychnine

Question 6

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

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

Question 6 Explanation:

Dad's ashes

Question 7

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 7 Explanation:

Palm

Question 8

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

A	Blood
B	Urine
C	Saliva
D	Semen

Question 8 Explanation:

Blood

Question 9

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

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

Question 9 Explanation:

Pharmacist's Assistant

Question 10

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

A	San Francisco
B	Sacramento
C	Los Angeles
D	San Diego

Question 10 Explanation:

Sacramento

Question 11

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

Question 11 Explanation:

Exile on Main Street

Question 12

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

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

Question 12 Explanation:

World War II

Question 13

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

A	1988
B	1989
C	1992
D	1990
E	1987

Question 13 Explanation:

1989

Question 14

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

A	9
B	6
C	8
D	10
E	7

Question 14 Explanation:

Question 15

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

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