Ladies From the Eighties Trivia Quiz

Answer: The B-52's

In a lineup consisting of Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland, and Ricky Wilson (deceased), the B-52's (recently changed to, "The B-52s) quickly found their groove in the new wave music scene; as the whole world danced along to their music.

Answer: Tiffany

Born Tiffany Renee Darwish, this 80's teen icon became known in the singing world at a young age, releasing her first album, "Tiffany" when she was 16. This album included the song every teenager was talking about, "I Think We're Alone Now". This was a remake of the 1967 big hit "I Think We 're Alone Now" by Tommy James & The Shondells.

Answer: Bananarama

The original trio of singers was made up of Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward and Sarah Dallin. After numerous pop and dance hits, Fahey quit the group and was replaced with Jacquie O'Sullivan. After a few years with the group, O'Sullivan was overwhelmed with the press seeing her as "the new girl", and she quit Bananarama. Woodward and Dallin still perform together today and are still releasing new material.

Answer: Bangles

The women responsible for the national dance craze brought on by their number one hit, "Walk Like An Egyptian", were Susanna Hoffs, Michael Steele, and Debbi and Vicki Peterson. The Bangles also struck new ground as there was no designated lead singer. Everybody sang the songs, everybody played an instrument and everybody wrote the music.

Answer: The Go-Go's

The Go-Go's are often credited as the first all girl band that played their own instruments and wrote their music. Their lead singer is Belinda Carlisle, who also succeeded in a decent solo career, although nothing quite captured the bliss of "Our Lips Are Sealed". The Go-Go's have also released a fantastic greatest hits album.

Answer: Blondie

This classic 70s-80s band has since reformed and are performing together again today with a slightly different lineup. Lead singer Debbie Harry had gotten the most attention from the start, to the point that there was some confusion in the public if she was a solo artist or was backed by a band! The group is named after her iconic bleached blonde hair.

Answer: Kim Wilde

While still pursuing her singing career, Kim Wilde has also taken a huge interest in gardening. She has made several public presentations on gardening, filmed a series on the hobby, and even published two books, "The First-Time Gardener" and "Gardening With Children". Wilde also holds the title as the most charted female British solo act of the 80s, with 17 UK Top 40 singles in the decade.

She is a true lady from the 80s.

Answer: Madonna

Madonna has had many number one songs in the last couple decades, and is still actively pursuing her musical career as well as various causes. She was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2008, and also appeared at the 2009 MTV Music Video Awards to speak tribute to the recently deceased Michael Jackson, a longtime inspiration for her.

Answer: Pat Benatar

Benatar is known for being a four-time Grammy winner and having 19 Top 40 singles. Her song, "You Better Run", is known for being the second music video ever aired on MTV after the Buggles' "Video Killed The Radio Star". Benatar is also married to her lead guitar player, Neil Giraldo, who was the first guitarist ever seen on MTV, as the Buggles did not have a guitarist.

Answer: Heart

Although Heart is known for the constantly changing lineup (they've gone through eight bassists since 1973), Ann Wilson has been the one constant through the years, and although Nancy Wilson went through periods of separation from the band, she's always come back.

Heart has made Top 10 albums in the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, and 10s. This five decade span makes them one of the most commercially enduring rock bands of all time.