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

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

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

Question 1 Explanation:

He uses five strings rather than the customary six.

Question 2

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

A	Los Angeles
B	Sacramento
C	San Francisco
D	San Diego

Question 2 Explanation:

Sacramento

Question 3

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

Question 3 Explanation:

Chuck Berry.

Question 4

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

A	1987
B	1990
C	1992
D	1989
E	1988

Question 4 Explanation:

1989

Question 5

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 5 Explanation:

Palm

Question 6

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

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

Question 6 Explanation:

World War II

Question 7

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

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

Question 7 Explanation:

Book

Question 8

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

A	Semen
B	Blood
C	Urine
D	Saliva

Question 8 Explanation:

Blood

Question 9

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

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

Question 9 Explanation:

Dad's ashes

Question 10

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 10 Explanation:

Strychnine

Question 11

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

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

Question 11 Explanation:

Pharmacist's Assistant

Question 12

He had a residence in France named?

A	Bellcote
B	Easycote
C	Nellcote

Question 12 Explanation:

Nellcote

Question 13

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?