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80s Music Trivia Trivia Quiz

Remember the 80's? Here are a few questions about 80's music.

A multiple-choice quiz by jane6677. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jane6677

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
30,123

Updated
Apr 02 23

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
14 / 20

Plays
13489

Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (14/20), Guest 151 (15/20), Guest 136 (13/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. The song 'Hazy Shade of Winter', recorded by the Bangles, was included on which movie soundtrack? Hint

Youngblood

Rush

Less Than Zero

The Breakfast Club

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Question 2 of 20

2. Which Member of the Go-Gos released an album titled 'Fur' with the forgettable single 'Rush Hour'? Hint

Jane Wiedlin

Kim Gordon

Belinda Carlisle

Susanna Hoffs

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Question 3 of 20

3. Who joined Michael Jackson on vocals in the song 'Say Say Say'? Hint

Paul McCartney

Elton John

Stevie Wonder

Boy George

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Question 4 of 20

4. Who sang 'I Know What Boys Like'? Hint

Bow Wow Wow

The Waitresses

Bananarama

Cyndi Lauper

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Question 5 of 20

5. In the Violent Femmes song 'Kiss Off', he takes 'one cuz you left me...'. Why does he take eight? Hint

his headache

his sorrow

he forgets

everything

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Question 6 of 20

6. Finish this 'Dead or Alive' lyric,'You spin me right round baby right round, like a ____________ baby, right round, round round.'

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 20

7. Which 80's band's members were named Simon, Nick, John, Andy and Roger? Hint

Thompson Twins

Flock of Seagulls

Duran Duran

Kajagoogoo

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Question 8 of 20

8. Whose hits included,'Everlasting Love', 'What is Love?', and 'Things Can Only Get Better'? Hint

Marshall Crenshaw

Michael Penn

Michael Jackson

Howard Jones

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Question 9 of 20

9. Which 'I Think We're Alone Now' singer gained recognition by performing at shopping malls? Hint

Debbie Gibson

Sinead O'Connor

Madonna

Tiffany

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Question 10 of 20

10. Frank Zappa sang 'Valley Girl' with the help of his daughter. What is her name? Hint

Rainbow

Moon Unit

Sun Beam

Space Rocket

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Question 11 of 20

11. Who sang the hit 'Tainted Love'? Hint

Spandau Ballet

Erasure

Soft Cell

Tommy Tutone

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Question 12 of 20

12. Who sang the party hit 'Rock Lobster'? Hint

The B52's

Debbie Gibson

10,000 Maniacs

They Might Be Giants

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Question 13 of 20

13. Prince sang a song about a little __________ corvette. Hint

black

purple

white

red

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Question 14 of 20

14. In David Bowie's 'Let's Dance', he urges ,'...put on your ________ shoes and dance the blues....' Hint

big

old

red

new

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Question 15 of 20

15. In the video for 'Time After Time', where do Cyndi Lauper and her boyfriend live? Hint

a houseboat

a trailer

a mansion

a treehouse

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Question 16 of 20

16. In the Stray Cats song, she's sexy and.. how old? Hint

jailbait

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Question 17 of 20

17. According to Huey Lewis, 'I want a new ____________'. Hint

car

girl

song

drug

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Question 18 of 20

18. What is Sting's real name?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 19 of 20

19. Who sang 'Melt With You'? Hint

Heaven 17

Club Nouveau

Modern English

REM

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Question 20 of 20

20. Remember the Hooters? What gimmick did this band use to help promote its members as teen heartthrobs? Hint

each member spoke a different language

each member wore a signature color

each member had a distinct odor

each member wore a different viking helmet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The song 'Hazy Shade of Winter', recorded by the Bangles, was included on which movie soundtrack?

Answer: Less Than Zero

The soundtrack was much better than the movie.

2. Which Member of the Go-Gos released an album titled 'Fur' with the forgettable single 'Rush Hour'?

Answer: Jane Wiedlin

She also played Joan of Arc in 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure'.

3. Who joined Michael Jackson on vocals in the song 'Say Say Say'?

Answer: Paul McCartney

The video was set in the old west, with a stage coach and everything.

4. Who sang 'I Know What Boys Like'?

Answer: The Waitresses

Boys like me!

5. In the Violent Femmes song 'Kiss Off', he takes 'one cuz you left me...'. Why does he take eight?

Answer: he forgets

'Eight, eight, I forget what eight was for...'

6. Finish this 'Dead or Alive' lyric,'You spin me right round baby right round, like a ____________ baby, right round, round round.'

Answer: record

That was too easy.

7. Which 80's band's members were named Simon, Nick, John, Andy and Roger?

Answer: Duran Duran

Of course, everybody knows they got their name from the movie 'Barbarella'.

8. Whose hits included,'Everlasting Love', 'What is Love?', and 'Things Can Only Get Better'?

Answer: Howard Jones

9. Which 'I Think We're Alone Now' singer gained recognition by performing at shopping malls?

Answer: Tiffany

A low point for the 80's generation.

10. Frank Zappa sang 'Valley Girl' with the help of his daughter. What is her name?

Answer: Moon Unit

She sings about her 'grody' toenails.

11. Who sang the hit 'Tainted Love'?

Answer: Soft Cell

12. Who sang the party hit 'Rock Lobster'?

Answer: The B52's

A classic

13. Prince sang a song about a little __________ corvette.

Answer: red

'Little Red Corvette'

14. In David Bowie's 'Let's Dance', he urges ,'...put on your ________ shoes and dance the blues....'

Answer: red

Another easy one

15. In the video for 'Time After Time', where do Cyndi Lauper and her boyfriend live?

Answer: a trailer

A little metal trailer.

16. In the Stray Cats song, she's sexy and.. how old?

Answer: 17

My little rock 'n roll queen.

17. According to Huey Lewis, 'I want a new ____________'.

Answer: drug

'One that don't cost too much or make my face break out.'

18. What is Sting's real name?

Answer: Gordon Sumner

19. Who sang 'Melt With You'?

Answer: Modern English

20. Remember the Hooters? What gimmick did this band use to help promote its members as teen heartthrobs?

Answer: each member wore a signature color

My neighbor had a crush on the 'yellow' Hooter.

Source: Author jane6677

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