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Quiz about Music Trivia from the 1980s Part 5
Quiz about Music Trivia from the 1980s Part 5

Music Trivia from the 1980s Part 5 Quiz


Here is another of my 1980s quizzes for your pleasure!

A multiple-choice quiz by bwfc10. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bwfc10
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
398,775
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
676
Last 3 plays: Guest 165 (5/10), Guest 72 (9/10), Guest 172 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What hit song by The Kinks had these lyrics: "That's where the big bands used to come and play. My sister went there on a Saturday..."? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What singer's birth name is David Jones? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who sang "I want my MTV" in the Dire Straits hit "Money for Nothing"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What Paul Simon song won the Grammy Award for "Record of The Year" in 1988? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. For what group was Boy George the lead singer? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 1986, what group had a chart topping hit with a cover of Aerosmith's song "Walk This Way"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How many members were in the band The Police? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In Peter Gabriel's 1986 hit "Sledgehammer" which item below was not mentioned in the song? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In what Flock Of Seagulls video does the band perform on a revolving platform? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. From which Foreigner song is the guitar riff in Tone Loc's "Funky Cold Medina" taken? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What hit song by The Kinks had these lyrics: "That's where the big bands used to come and play. My sister went there on a Saturday..."?

Answer: Come Dancing

"Come Dancing" was written in 1982 and was included on the 1983 album "State of Confusion". It peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1983.
2. What singer's birth name is David Jones?

Answer: David Bowie

David Robert Jones (1947-2016) was a singer, songwriter and actor who was born in London, England. He refused an knighthood in 2003 and his last album " Blackstar" was released two days before his death.
3. Who sang "I want my MTV" in the Dire Straits hit "Money for Nothing"?

Answer: Sting

"Money for Nothing" was released in 1985 and is taken from the "Brothers in Arms" album of the same year. It hit number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1985.
4. What Paul Simon song won the Grammy Award for "Record of The Year" in 1988?

Answer: Graceland

"Graceland" also won the Grammy Award for "Album of the Year" in 1987.
5. For what group was Boy George the lead singer?

Answer: Culture Club

Boy George was born George Alan O'Dowd and formed Culture Club in 1981 with Mike Craig, John Ross and Roy Hay. They won the Grammy Award for "Best New Artist" in 1984.
6. In 1986, what group had a chart topping hit with a cover of Aerosmith's song "Walk This Way"?

Answer: Run-D.M.C.

Run-D.M.C. were formed in 1981 and the cover of "Walk This Way" reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1986. Stephen Tyler and Joe Perry joined the group to add their vocal talents to the song.
7. How many members were in the band The Police?

Answer: Three

The Police were formed in 1977 and had three members - Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland. They won six Grammy Awards in the 1980s.
8. In Peter Gabriel's 1986 hit "Sledgehammer" which item below was not mentioned in the song?

Answer: Roller coaster

"Sledgehammer" was released as a single in 1986 and peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 that year where it stayed for four weeks. It also won nine MTV Video Music Awards in 1987.
9. In what Flock Of Seagulls video does the band perform on a revolving platform?

Answer: I Ran (So Far Away)

"I Ran (So Far Away)" was released as a single in 1982 and was part of their "A Flock of Seagulls" album. It peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1982.
10. From which Foreigner song is the guitar riff in Tone Loc's "Funky Cold Medina" taken?

Answer: Hot Blooded

"Hot Blooded" was released as a single in 1978 and peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 the same year.
"Funky Cold Medina" was released as a single in 1989.
Source: Author bwfc10

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