Rolling Stones Trivia Quiz Questions and Answers
Where were The Rolling Stones, an English
rock band,
formed?
A: In Dartford, Kent.
In what year was the band formed?
A: In 1962.
The first settled line-up consisted of what members?
A: Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (piano), Mick Jagger (lead
vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts
(drums).
Jones left the band less than a month prior to his death
in what year?
A: 1969.
Who replaced Jones?
A: Mick Taylor.
When did Mick leave the band?
A: In 1975.
Who has been on guitar in tandem with Richards?
A: Ronnie Wood.
Following Wyman's departure in 1993, who has been the main
bassist?
A: Darryl Jones.
Stewart was removed from the official line-up in what
year?
A: 1963.
Stewart continued as an occasional pianist until his death
in what year?
A: 1985.
Who was the keyboardist for the band active from
1967 to
1982?
A: Nicky Hopkins.
Who was the keyboardist through the mid
1970s?
A: Billy Preston .
The band was first led by Jones, but after teaming as the
band's songwriters assumed de facto leadership?
A: Jagger and Richards.
The Rolling Stones were first noted for their "what" as
much as their music?
A: Longish hair.
The Stones were instrumental in making "what" a major part
of rock and roll?
A: Blues.
What poorly received album did the group release in 1967?
A: Satanic Majesties Request.
The group returned to their bluesy roots with what album?
A: Beggars' Banquet (1968).
What album did they release in 1969?
A: Let It Bleed.
What album did the Rolling Stones release in
1971?
A: Sticky Fingers.
In 1972 what album did they release?
A: Exile on Main St.
What are the bands two most sold albums?
A: Some Girls (1978) and Tattoo You (1981).
In the 1980s, a feud between Jagger and Richards about the
band's musical direction almost caused the band to what?
A: Split but they managed to patch their relationship.
The band had a big comeback with which album?
A: Steel Wheels (1989).
In 2007, the band had made what were then four of the top
five what?
A: Highest-grossing concert tours of all time, Voodoo Lounge Tour , Bridges to
Babylon Tour, Licks Tour and A Bigger Bang Tour.
In what year were The Rolling Stones inducted into the Rock
and Roll Hall of Fame?
A: In 1989.
When were they inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame?
A: In 2004.
Rolling Stone magazine ranked them where on the "100
Greatest Artists of All Time" list?
A: Fourth.
How many studio albums have they released?
A: Twenty-nine.
How many live albums have they released?
A: Eighteen live albums.
Let It Bleed (1969) was their first of how many consecutive
number one studio and Live albums in the UK?
A: Five.
Sticky Fingers (1971) was the first of how many
consecutive number one studio albums in the
US?
A: Eight.
In 2008 the band ranked where on the "Billboard Hot 100
All-Time Top Artists" chart?
A: 10th.
In 2012, the band celebrated what anniversary?
A: Their 50th.
