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29 Iconic 1980s Music and Musicians Trivia

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.

Eager for more challenges? Sketch out your skills with our movie and TV trivia from the 1980s, and test your beats against historical events to see where history and harmony meet.

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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

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Great!

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