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Quiz about 80s Rock Music
Quiz about 80s Rock Music

80s Rock Music Trivia Quiz


A pretty simple quiz about the early 80s rock movement.

A multiple-choice quiz by lvher_05. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
lvher_05
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
18,644
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
4 / 5
Plays
6659
Last 3 plays: Adey16 (4/5), Guest 149 (2/5), Guest 89 (5/5).
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Question 1 of 5
1. When did Rick Springfield's 'Jessie's Girl' debut on the Billboard charts? Hint


Question 2 of 5
2. Which group sang the song 'Africa' and what year did it hit number 1? Hint


Question 3 of 5
3. What 80s rock group had two hit singles 'Down Under' and 'Who Can It Be Now' debut on the billboard chart in 1982? Hint


Question 4 of 5
4. Who sang the song 'The Power of Love' which was featured on the movie 'Back to the Future'? Hint


Question 5 of 5
5. Which artist sang the famous 'Ghostbusters' theme? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Oct 21 2024 : Adey16: 4/5
Oct 18 2024 : Guest 149: 2/5
Oct 16 2024 : Guest 89: 5/5
Oct 08 2024 : Guest 72: 5/5
Oct 07 2024 : Guest 76: 5/5
Oct 04 2024 : Guest 81: 3/5
Oct 02 2024 : Guest 106: 5/5
Sep 30 2024 : Yahma: 4/5
Sep 19 2024 : Guest 68: 4/5

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When did Rick Springfield's 'Jessie's Girl' debut on the Billboard charts?

Answer: 1981

Jessie's Girl stayed on the chart for 32 weeks and was awarded Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male Grammy Award in 1981.
2. Which group sang the song 'Africa' and what year did it hit number 1?

Answer: Toto, 1983

Toto's 'Africa' popped onto the charts in October of 1982 and hit number 1 in early 1983. It stayed on the charts for 29 weeks.
3. What 80s rock group had two hit singles 'Down Under' and 'Who Can It Be Now' debut on the billboard chart in 1982?

Answer: Men at Work

Men at Work won a Grammy for Best New Artist in 1982.
4. Who sang the song 'The Power of Love' which was featured on the movie 'Back to the Future'?

Answer: Huey Lewis and the News

5. Which artist sang the famous 'Ghostbusters' theme?

Answer: Ray Parker Jr.

Source: Author lvher_05

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