Just Had to Go Solo- the 1980s Edition Quiz

Answer: Don Henley

Don Henley was a founding member of the rock band Eagles. From 1971 through 1980, Henley served as a drummer, singer and songwriter in the band. After Eagles disbanded in 1980, Don Henley and Stevie Nicks recorded the duet "Leather and Lace". Henley recorded the solo albums "I Can't Stand Still" in 1982,
"Building the Perfect Beast" in 1984 and "The End of the Innocence" in 1989. The music video for Henley's 1985 song "The Boys of Summer" won the Video of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Answer: Jeffrey Osborne

Jeffrey Osborne was a singer and drummer for the band L.T.D. from 1970 to 1980. After leaving L.T.D., Osborne released his self-titled debut album in 1982. Osborne also released the 1983 album "Stay with Me Tonight" and the 1986 album "Emotional". Osborne appeared on USA for Africa's 1985 charity single "We Are the World".

Answer: Bobby Brown

Singer Bobby Brown was a pioneer of the musical genre new jack swing. He was a founding member of the of the vocal group New Edition. After leaving the group, he released the 1986 album "King of Stage" and the 1988 album "Don't Be Cruel". Bobby Brown appeared in the 1996 film "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate".

Answer: Robert Plant

Robert Plant was the lead singer for the album rock band Led Zeppelin from 1968 through 1980. Led Zeppelin disbanded in December of 1980 following the death of the band's drummer John Bonham.

Robert Plant released the solo albums "Pictures at Eleven" in 1982 followed by the solo album "The Principle of Moments" in 1983. Robert Plant was also a member of the Honeydrippers with Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck.

Answer: George Michael

George Michael was a member of the pop duo Wham! from 1981 through 1986. After the duo split, George Michael recorded the 1987 duet "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" with Aretha Franklin. Michael released the solo albums "Faith" in 1987 and "Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1" in 1990.

Answer: Peter Cetera

Bassist and singer Peter Cetera was a member of the band Chicago from 1967 through 1985. Cetera recorded the solo hit single "Glory of Love" for the 1986 film "The Karate Kid Part II". This single was nominated for both the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Original Song. Cetera released the solo albums "Solitude/Solitaire" in 1986 and "One More Story" in 1988.

Answer: Michael McDonald

Singer and keyboardist Michael McDonald was a member of the Doobie Brothers from 1975 through 1982. McDonald also provided backing vocalist on recordings by Steely Dan, Toto, Christopher Cross and Kenny Loggins.

Michael McDonald's first solo album was "If That's What It Takes" which released in 1982. The album contained the hit single "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)". In 2003 and 2004, McDonald released albums containing covers of Motown Records standards.

Answer: Ray Parker, Jr.

Ray Parker, Jr. was a musician in the band Raydio from 1977 through 1981. Ray Parker, Jr. left the group and released his 1982 solo album "The Other Woman". He also recorded the theme song for the successful comedic 1984 film "Ghostbusters".

Answer: Billy Idol

Billy Idol entered the music scene as the lead singer of the punk rock group Generation X. After the band disbanded, Billy Idol moved to New York City to begin his solo career. Idol released his released his self-titled debut album in 1982 and "Rebel Yell" album in 1983. Idol was nominated for ten MTV Video Music Awards. Billy Idol made a cameo appearance as himself in the 1998 movie "The Wedding Singer".

Answer: John Waite

English singer and musician John Waite was a member of the bands the Babys and Bad English. Waite released his debut solo album "Ignition" in 1982. Waite released the international hit single "Missing You" in 1984. In 1988, Waite joined the supergroup Bad English with Jonathan Cain, Ricky Phillips, Neal Schon and Deen Castronovo.

Answer: Sting

Sting was a founding member of the band the Police. Sting was a member of the Police from 1977 to 1984. Sting left the band and released is debut solo album "The Dream of the Blue Turtles" on June 1, 1985. Sting also performed in film, on television and on Broadway.

Answer: David Lee Roth

David Lee Roth was the lead singer for Van Halen from 1972 through 1984. After creative differences with the rest of the band, David Lee Roth left Van Halen for a solo career. On January 28, 1985, David Lee Roth released a solo album titled "Crazy from the Heat". Roth recorded the solo albums "Eat 'Em and Smile" in 1986 and "Skyscraper" in 1988.

Answer: Belinda Carlisle

Belinda Carlisle was the singer of the new wave band the Go-Go's The band released the groundbreaking 1981 album "Beauty and the Beat". Belinda Carlisle embarked on a solo career after the band broke up in 1985. She released the 1986 album "Belinda" and the 1987 album "Heaven on Earth".

Answer: Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie was a founding member of the R&B group the Commodores. Richie left the group and released his 1982 his self-titled debut album. Richie and Michael Jackson co-wrote the 1985 charity single "We Are the World".

In 1983, Richie released his commercially and critically successful album "Can't Slow Down". The album was certified Diamond in the United Sates and won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

Answer: Glen Frey

Glen Frey joined the rock band Eagles in 1971. Frey served as a vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for the band. After Eagles disbanded in 1980, Frey released the solo albums "No Fun Aloud" in 1982 and "The Allnighter" in 1984.

Frey recorded solo singles for the 1984 film "Beverly Hills Cop" and the 1991 film "Thelma & Louise". Frey recorded two songs for the television show "Miami Vice" He also made an appearance on the 1985 "Smuggler's Blues" episode of the television show "Miami Vice". Frey appeared in the 1986 film "Let's Get Harry" and the 1996 film "Jerry Maguire".