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Lead Singers of 1980s Bands Trivia Quiz

Take a trip back to the 80s and see if you remember the lead singers and one-hit wonders of the era!

A multiple-choice quiz by zatty3. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
zatty3

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
127,071

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
13 / 20

Plays
2070

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Question 1 of 20

1. Who was the lead singer of The Babys? Hint

Tom Waits

Neil Tennant

Johnny Marr

John Waite

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Question 2 of 20

2. Who was the lead singer of Concrete Blonde? Hint

Johnette Napolitano

Hazel O'connor

Chrissie Hynde

Toni Basil

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Question 3 of 20

3. What was the name of the lead singer of Scritti Politti? Hint

Richard Butler

Green Gartside

Tony Marchesi

Fad Gadget

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Question 4 of 20

4. Which 80's band had a lead singer named Limahl? Hint

Haircut 100

Level 42

Kajagoogoo

Human League

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Question 5 of 20

5. Tony Hadley was the lead singer for which band? Hint

Cabaret Voltaire

Psychedelic Furs

Soft Cell

Spandau Ballet

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Question 6 of 20

6. Jim Kerr was the lead singer for which group? Hint

Simple Minds

Bad Brains

Simply Red

Ultravox

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Question 7 of 20

7. Who was the lead singer for Missing Persons? Hint

Toni Basil

Jodi Johnson

Hazel O'connor

Dale Bozzio

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Question 8 of 20

8. Who was the first lead singer of Ultravox? Hint

Ian Curtis

Fad Gadget

John Foxx

Lux Interior

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Question 9 of 20

9. Who was the lead singer for New Order? Hint

Gordon Sumner

Bernard Sumner

Ian Curtis

Robert Smith

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Question 10 of 20

10. Here's an easy one -- who was the lead singer of the Cars? Hint

Ric Ocasek

Richard Butler

Roland Orzibal

Robert Smith

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Question 11 of 20

11. Who did the vocals for the band Yello? Hint

Falco

Phillip Glass

Martin Fry

Dieter Meier

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Question 12 of 20

12. Colin Hay is the lead singer of what great 80's pop band? Hint

Men Without Hats

Level 42

Aha

Men At Work

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Question 13 of 20

13. Chrissie Hynde is the lead vocalist for what group? Hint

The Runaways

The Pretenders

The Waitresses

The Models

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Question 14 of 20

14. Who is the lead singer of the Cure? Hint

Dennis Williams

Richard Butler

Robert Smith

Richard Smith

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Question 15 of 20

15. Who is the lead singer of ABC? Hint

Georgio Marauder

Neil Tennant

Martin Fry

Richard Butler

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Question 16 of 20

16. Philip Oakey was the lead singer for what band? Hint

Heaven 17

Level 42

Human League

Depeche Mode

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Question 17 of 20

17. Who was the lead singer for the band Psychedelic Furs? Hint

Robert Richards

Andrew Ridgeley

Richard Scott

Richard Butler

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Question 18 of 20

18. Who was the lead singer of the Waitresses? Hint

Hazel O'Connor

Patty Donahue

Martha Johnson

Martha Stewart

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Question 19 of 20

19. Who was the lead singer for Simply Red? Hint

Mick Bolton

Mick Hutchence

Mick Hucknall

Mick Stipe

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Question 20 of 20

20. Who was the lead singer for the Pet Shop Boys? Hint

Mark Hollis

Nick Lowe

Chris Lowe

Neil Tennant

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the lead singer of The Babys?

Answer: John Waite

The Babys had a hit with "Everytime I Think of You", but John was much more successful when he went solo with "Missing You" in 1984.

2. Who was the lead singer of Concrete Blonde?

Answer: Johnette Napolitano

Hollywood natives Concrete Blonde were called Dream 6 until a name change suggested by label-mate Michael Stipe of R.E.M. Their big hit "Joey" was in 1990.

3. What was the name of the lead singer of Scritti Politti?

Answer: Green Gartside

Green Gartside! That's actually his real name! You may remember these guys had a hit called "I've Got the Perfect Way (To Make the Girls Go Crazy".

4. Which 80's band had a lead singer named Limahl?

Answer: Kajagoogoo

Remember the wild hairstyle on this "Too Shy Shy" singer?

5. Tony Hadley was the lead singer for which band?

Answer: Spandau Ballet

Surely you remember their hit song "True", popular at weddings all through the 80's.

6. Jim Kerr was the lead singer for which group?

Answer: Simple Minds

Mostly remembered for "Don't You Forget About Me" from the "Breakfast Club" soundtrack.

7. Who was the lead singer for Missing Persons?

Answer: Dale Bozzio

Dale Bozzio was a former Playboy Bunny. This group is mostly remembered for the song "Walking in L.A." from the album "Spring Session M." (which is an anagram for the band's name!)

8. Who was the first lead singer of Ultravox?

Answer: John Foxx

Actually a trick question, John Foxx (born Dennis Leigh), was the first vocalist for Ultravox but Midge Ure, who replaced him did most of the vocals for this 80's synth band.

9. Who was the lead singer for New Order?

Answer: Bernard Sumner

New Order originated as Joy Division. After Ian Curtis hanged himself in May of 1980 the band became New Order, and Bernard Sumner took over the lead vocalist duties. The group had enduring success, especially with the club hit "Blue Monday".

10. Here's an easy one -- who was the lead singer of the Cars?

Answer: Ric Ocasek

How he convinced supermodel Paulina Porizkova to marry him is beyond me!

11. Who did the vocals for the band Yello?

Answer: Dieter Meier

Half of the duo Yello (the other half being Boris Blank) Dieter Meier is a millionaire, professional gambler, and member of the Swiss National Golf Team. MTV gave their 1983 song "I Love You" a lot of airplay, but they are best known for the song "Oh, Yeah" from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off".

12. Colin Hay is the lead singer of what great 80's pop band?

Answer: Men At Work

The Australian band famous for "Land Down Under" and "Who Can It Be Now" took the Best New Artist award in 1983.

13. Chrissie Hynde is the lead vocalist for what group?

Answer: The Pretenders

Chrissy is originally from Akron, Ohio, but moved to England in the early 70's -- she formed the Pretenders in 1978.

14. Who is the lead singer of the Cure?

Answer: Robert Smith

Very popular in the US and UK with dance club and pre-Goth hits like "Boys Don't Cry".

15. Who is the lead singer of ABC?

Answer: Martin Fry

Many years ago, ABC ruled the dance floor with tunes like "Poison Arrow", "The Look of Love", and "Be Near Me".

16. Philip Oakey was the lead singer for what band?

Answer: Human League

This band had its start in Sheffield, England in 1977. Their song "Don't You Want Me", from the 1981 album "Dare", quickly became an 80's classic.

17. Who was the lead singer for the band Psychedelic Furs?

Answer: Richard Butler

They were perhaps best known for the song "Pretty In Pink" from the movie of the same name starring Molly Ringwald.

18. Who was the lead singer of the Waitresses?

Answer: Patty Donahue

This group specialized in witty songs like "I Know What Boys Like" and "Square Pegs", from the T.V. show of the same name.

19. Who was the lead singer for Simply Red?

Answer: Mick Hucknall

Mostly known for the song "Holding Back the Years".

20. Who was the lead singer for the Pet Shop Boys?

Answer: Neil Tennant

Neil was an editor for Marvel Comics and a successful journalist for the magazine "Smash Hits" before forming Pet Shop Boys with Chris Lowe. They had a big hit with "West End Girls".

Source: Author zatty3

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