Rolling Stones Trivia | Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast

Ready to rock? I hope so. We’re diving into one more bit of music trivia for Season Seven. Covering one of the bestselling bands of all time (albums and concerts), it’s time for Rolling Stones trivia.

As per tradition, it’s three rounds of ten questions each. Want more trivia or to see rules or score cards? Visit the Downloads section.

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Episode Intro

As per tradition, it’s three rounds of ten questions each. Want more trivia or to see rules or score cards? Visit DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.

Tune your guitars because I’m your front man, Brian Rollins and this is episode 365 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia podcast.

Let’s go.

The Dorky Round

Who is the lead singer of the Rolling Stones?
a. Mick Jagger
Which member of the band had a cameo as Captain Teague in two Pirates of the Caribbean movies?
a. Keith Richards. He played Jack Sparrow’s father.
“Sympathy for the Devil” was aptly used in what 1994 adaptation of an Anne Rice novel?
a. Interview With the Vampire
The band’s song, “Start Me Up” was used to launch what Operating System?
a. Window 95 (which introduced the Start button)
Which Beatles members sang backing vocals on “We Love You”?
a. Paul McCartney and John Lennon
The film, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, included the Rolling Stones original eponymous song as well as a cover by what legendary singer?
a. Aretha Franklin
What was the title of the band’s first album?
a. Don’t overthink it, it was self-titled, The Rolling Stones
The audience screamed so loud you couldn’t hear much of the band’s music or interview when they appeared on what variety show on October 25, 1964?
a. The Ed Sullivan Show
Members of the band (and a few other musicians), guest starred in the episode, ‘How I Spent My Strummer Vacation’ of what long-running animated series?
a. The Simpsons
The Rollins Stones hold the distinction for being the only band to be both host and musical guest for what sketch show?
a. Saturday Night Live. They made their first and only appearance in 1978.

The Geeky Round

Who was their longtime drummer until his death in 2021?
a. Charlie Watts
What director likes Gimme Shelter so much it appears in three of his films, Goodfellas, Casino, and The Departed?
a. Martin Scorsese
What was their first U.S. number-one single?
a. (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
What HBO Sci-Fi show featured not one, but two different instrumental versions of ‘Paint It Black’?
a. Westworld
Which album had the iconic Andy Warhol-designed cover with a working zipper?
a. Sticky Fingers
Which album featured the hit “Paint It Black”?
a. Aftermath
Jagger teamed up with what fellow British rocker for a 1985 version of “Dancin’ in the Street”?
a. David Bowie
What bassist was with the band until 1993?
a. Bill Wyman. He has made guest appearances with the Stones after that.
What 1965 song was the band’s angry response to people demanding a follow-up to “Satisfaction”?
a. Get Off of My Cloud
Guest vocalist Merry Clayton helps bring to life what 1969 song from their Let It Bleed?
a. Gimme Shelter

The Nerdy Round

What Rolling Stones tune was played in Avengers: Endgame as the crew set up their “time heist”?
a. Doom and Gloom
Martin Scorsese, as we’ve already discussed, is a big fan of the band. He directed what 2008 documentary about the Rolling Stones?
a. Shine a Light
When were the Rolling Stones formed?
a. They were formed in 1962
What was the band’s first single?
a. Come On
Where did they perform to their largest crowd of 1.5 million in 2006?
a. Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
In what year were they inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
a. They were inducted in 1985
Jagger and Richards are childhood friends who grew up in what English town?
a. Dartford, Kent
As of 2026, what year saw the “last” Rolling Stones tour?
a. Their Hackney Diamonds Tour was in 2024.
What double album did they release in 1972?
a. Exile on Main St
Mick Jagger co-stared with Anthony Hopkins and Emilio Estevez in what 1992 sci-fi film?
a. Freejack

Episode Conclusion

Feel that crescendo because we are done. How did you do? Let me know on social media or Spotify what your favorite Rolling Stones song is.

I need a moment to process 365 episodes. You could literally listen to me blather on about trivia once a day for an entire year. Not bad for a guy with a microphone and a head full of useless info, right?

Next week, we’re going to work your brains with more trivia. Here’s a hint:

Which science is defined as “scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter”?

That’s right, it’s science trivia. This stuff is good for your brain. At least I hope so. See you back here on Wednesday.

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