Think you know the ’80s hits and the legends behind them? Test your knowledge and see if you’re the ultimate ’80s music fan! Music during this era wasn’t just about iconic sounds; it was about rebellion, culture, and the statement artists made with their art. From glam rockers to pop icons, each had a story that shaped music history.
Dive into the world of synthesizers and electric sounds where personalities like Madonna and Prince dominated the charts. This decade was packed with innovation, belief in personal expression, and of course, unforgettable hairdos. Understand the influencers behind the legacies and discover trivia that reads like a melody.
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What was No Doubt’s first released video called?
Just A Girl
Just A Girl
Don’t Speak
Don’t Speak
Spiderwebs
Spiderwebs
Trapped In A Box
Trapped In A Box
Which artist originally sang the hit single “Der Kommissar (The Commissioner)”?
Missing Persons
Missing Persons
Falco
Falco
Sandra
Sandra
After The Fire
After The Fire
What Blondie album was released in 1982?
No Exit
No Exit
The Hunter
The Hunter
AutoAmerican
AutoAmerican
Parallel Lines
Parallel Lines
What 80’s British music star guest starred in one episode of the “A-Team”?
George Harrison
George Harrison
Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne
Boy George
Boy George
George Michaels
George Michaels
Who starred with Michael J. Fox in the movie “Light Of Day”?
Tina Turner
Tina Turner
Kim Carnes
Kim Carnes
Chrissie Hynde
Chrissie Hynde
Joan Jett
Joan Jett
What was the name of the multi-platinum 1988 album by Gloria Estefan?
Let It Loose
Let It Loose
Gloria
Gloria
Destiny
Destiny
Cuts Both Ways
Cuts Both Ways
Who sang the theme to the 1988 movie “Working Girl”?
Michelle Shocked
Michelle Shocked
Linda Ronstadt
Linda Ronstadt
Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow
Carly Simon
Carly Simon
Elton John sang with which R&B artist in 1985’s single “That’s What Friends are For”?
Patti LaBelle
Patti LaBelle
Dionne Warwick
Dionne Warwick
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin
Martha Reeves
Martha Reeves
Who put out the hit single “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” in 1985?
Culture Beat
Culture Beat
Wham!
Wham!
Gerry Rafferty
Gerry Rafferty
Surfaris
Surfaris
Jeff Lynne of ELO joined which band in 1988?
Material Issue
Material Issue
Genesis
Genesis
Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac
Traveling Wilburys
Traveling Wilburys
Which Beatles song did Britain’s Thompson Twins cover in the mid-1980s?
Mean Mr. Mustard
Mean Mr. Mustard
Yellow Submarine
Yellow Submarine
Strawberry Fields Forever
Strawberry Fields Forever
Revolution
Revolution
Which group had a novelty hit in 1982 with “Mexican Radio”?
The Jam
The Jam
Wall Of Voodoo
Wall Of Voodoo
Jayhawks
Jayhawks
Romeo Void
Romeo Void
What was Madonna’s first top 40 hit?
Material Girl
Material Girl
Like A Virgin
Like A Virgin
Crazy For You
Crazy For You
Holiday
Holiday
What group did the theme song from James Bond’s “The Living Daylights”?
Duran Duran
Duran Duran
A-Ha
A-Ha
Paul McCartney & Wings
Paul McCartney & Wings
ABBA
ABBA
Who did Bonnie Raitt sing backup for in a 1987 television special?
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Tom Petty
Tom Petty
George Harrison
George Harrison
Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison
What Bob Seger album won 2 Grammys at the 1981 Grammys?
Like A Rock
Like A Rock
Stranger In Town
Stranger In Town
Against The Wind
Against The Wind
Night Moves
Night Moves
Which song was a Number One hit for Tanya Tucker in 1986?
Ridin’ Rainbows
Ridin’ Rainbows
Just Another Love
Just Another Love
Spring
Spring
Love’s The Answer
Love’s The Answer
Which group sang the hit “I Want Candy”?
The Waitresses
The Waitresses
Bow Wow Wow
Bow Wow Wow
The Pretenders
The Pretenders
The Go-Gos
The Go-Gos
The original 12-inch single of “Tainted Love” by Soft Cell included which classic medley?
Remember Me?
Remember Me?
My Girl
My Girl
I Feel Love
I Feel Love
Where Did Our Love Go?
Where Did Our Love Go?
How many members were there in the band Tears For Fears?
5
5
4
4
2
2
3
3
Which single of The Bangles feature hieroglyphics on the cover?
Return Post
Return Post
Walk Like An Egyptian
Walk Like An Egyptian
If She Knew What She Wants
If She Knew What She Wants
Let It Go
Let It Go
Queen recorded music for which 1980 film and its accompanying soundtrack?
Somewhere In Time
Somewhere In Time
Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon
Excalibur
Excalibur
Clash Of The Titans
Clash Of The Titans
Jackson Browne had which hit single in 1983?
Show Me The Way
Show Me The Way
New Kid In Town/Victim Of Love
New Kid In Town/Victim Of Love
Lawyers In Love
Lawyers In Love
Today
Today
The best-selling video in 1985 was?
Jane Fonda’s Workout
Jane Fonda’s Workout
Wham! The Video
Wham! The Video
Gone With The Wind
Gone With The Wind
Raiders Of The Lost Ark
Raiders Of The Lost Ark
In 1988, which band won a Grammy for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance?
Aerosmith
Aerosmith
Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull
AC/DC
AC/DC
Metallica
Metallica
Billy Idol had which hit single in 1987?
Raindrops
Raindrops
Desert Rose
Desert Rose
Jealousy
Jealousy
Mony Mony
Mony Mony
The theme for “Miami Vice” was written and composed by whom?
Gary Numan
Gary Numan
Pseudo Echo
Pseudo Echo
Herbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock
Jan Hammer
Jan Hammer
Men Without Hats was a synth-pop band from which nation?
Belgium
Belgium
Canada
Canada
Holland
Holland
Sweden
Sweden
What is the name of the Simple Minds song that appeared in the movie “The Breakfast Club”?
Alive & Kicking
Alive & Kicking
Don’t You (Forget About Me)
Don’t You (Forget About Me)
Waterfront
Waterfront
Sanctify Yourself
Sanctify Yourself
You can do better
Not bad
Great!
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