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The Rolling Stones: A History Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz for every Rolling Stones fan on the history of the band. Good luck, and have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by jamesgrascoff. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jamesgrascoff

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
223,793

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2088

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (9/10), Guest 104 (7/10), Guest 173 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The name "The Rolling Stones" was inspired by a Muddy Waters song.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was NOT an original Rolling Stone? Hint

Ron Wood

Charlie Watts

Keith Richards

Ian Stewart

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Question 3 of 10

3. At the infamous Altamont concert, Meredith Hunter was stabbed to death. Who killed him? Hint

Mick Jagger

Jan Vinson

Unknown

Hell's Angels

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who replaced Brian Jones after his 1969 death? Hint

Eric Clapton

Eddie Van Halen

Mick Moon

Mick Taylor

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which album cover art featured a pair of jeans? Hint

Black and Blue

Steel Wheels

Voodoo Lounge

Sticky Fingers

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Question 6 of 10

6. When were the Rolling Stones founded? Hint

1961

1964

1973

1962

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Jumpin' Jack Flash" never reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. When the Rolling Stones made their first public appearance on July 12th, 1962, Charlie Watts was the drummer.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. The first Rolling Stones album was: Hint

"The Rolling Stones"

"Hot Rocks"

"Honky Tonk Woman"

"A Muddy Waters Tribute"

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Let It Bleed" was the first Rolling Stones album to consist entirely of Mick Jagger-Keith Richards songs.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The name "The Rolling Stones" was inspired by a Muddy Waters song.

Answer: True

The band was named after the Muddy Waters song "Rolling Stone Blues".

2. Who was NOT an original Rolling Stone?

Answer: Ron Wood

The orginial Rolling Stones were Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Brian Jones, Ian Stewart, and Bill Wyman.

3. At the infamous Altamont concert, Meredith Hunter was stabbed to death. Who killed him?

Answer: Hell's Angels

While the Stones played "Under My Thumb" six Angels stabbed and killed Hunter. Altamont was also the site of the first live performance of "Brown Sugar".

4. Who replaced Brian Jones after his 1969 death?

Answer: Mick Taylor

Mick Taylor was with the Stones from 1969 until 1975, when he was replaced by Ron Wood.

5. Which album cover art featured a pair of jeans?

Answer: Sticky Fingers

Sticky Fingers was No. 1 in the UK for 25 weeks, and No. 1 in the US for 6.

6. When were the Rolling Stones founded?

Answer: 1962

The Rolling Stones were founded by Brian Jones.

7. "Jumpin' Jack Flash" never reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Answer: True

It reached No. 3 in the US, and No. 1 in the UK.

8. When the Rolling Stones made their first public appearance on July 12th, 1962, Charlie Watts was the drummer.

Answer: False

At their first public appearance, the only Stones that appeared were Ian Stewart, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, and Mick Jagger. Dick Taylor played bass, and Mick Avory played the drums.

9. The first Rolling Stones album was:

Answer: "The Rolling Stones"

The self titled debut album consisted mostly of covered songs by various jazz, blues, and rock artists.

10. "Let It Bleed" was the first Rolling Stones album to consist entirely of Mick Jagger-Keith Richards songs.

Answer: False

"Aftermath" (April 1966) was the first album to have all songs composed by Jagger and Richards.

Source: Author jamesgrascoff

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