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Quiz about Lead Singers of 1980s Bands
Quiz about Lead Singers of 1980s Bands

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.
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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
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (13/20), Guest 180 (11/20), Guest 46 (16/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. Who was the lead singer of The Babys? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. Who was the lead singer of Concrete Blonde? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. What was the name of the lead singer of Scritti Politti? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. Which 80's band had a lead singer named Limahl? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. Tony Hadley was the lead singer for which band? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. Jim Kerr was the lead singer for which group? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. Who was the lead singer for Missing Persons? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. Who was the first lead singer of Ultravox? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. Who was the lead singer for New Order? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. Here's an easy one -- who was the lead singer of the Cars? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. Who did the vocals for the band Yello? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. Colin Hay is the lead singer of what great 80's pop band? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. Chrissie Hynde is the lead vocalist for what group? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. Who is the lead singer of the Cure? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. Who is the lead singer of ABC? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. Philip Oakey was the lead singer for what band? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. Who was the lead singer for the band Psychedelic Furs? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. Who was the lead singer of the Waitresses? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. Who was the lead singer for Simply Red? Hint


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



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Oct 23 2024 : Guest 172: 13/20
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Sep 22 2024 : Guest 46: 16/20
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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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