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Quiz about Music Trivia from the 1980s Part 2

Music Trivia from the 1980s Part 2 Quiz

Hi, Music fans! Here is Part 2 of my 80s mixed music trivia.

A multiple-choice quiz by bwfc10. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bwfc10

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
398,679

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
706

Last 3 plays: GBfan (10/10), Guest 108 (10/10), Guest 108 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. For what group was Ric Ocasek the lead singer? Hint

The Kinks

Journey

Boston

The Cars

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Traveling Wilburys were an English-American group consisting of Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty and what former member of the Beatles? Hint

Paul McCartney

Ringo Starr

George Harrison

John Lennon

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the popular 1980s' hit, what is the next line after "I'm turning Japanese, I think I'm turning Japanese..."? Hint

I can't believe it

I wanna go so

I don't know so

I really think so

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Question 4 of 10

4. What east coast band's album covers, all six of them, feature spaceships? Hint

Def Leppard

Boston

The Jets

Jefferson Starship

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Question 5 of 10

5. What reggae trio had a hit with "Montego Bay" in 1987? Hint

Ziggy Marley

Starpoint

Kool Moe Dee

Amazulu

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1982, Michael Jackson not only recorded "Thriller", but also a storybook album from what Steven Spielberg movie? Hint

E.T- the Extra-Terrestrial

Back to the Future

The Goonies

Indiana Jones

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Question 7 of 10

7. What band's name is an acronym for the movements eyes make when dreaming? Hint

Meco

R.E.M.

E.U.

ABC

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was Prince's birth name? Hint

Giorgios Panayiotou

Chris Elsner

Prince Rogers Nelson

Stanley Burrell

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Question 9 of 10

9. What song was covered by both Huey Lewis & the News and the Cleftones? Hint

You Baby You

Heart and Soul

The Power of Love

Stuck with You

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Question 10 of 10

10. What WTBS Program played music videos late at night from 1983-1992? Hint

Saturday Night Videos

TBS Rocks!

Video Hits

Night Tracks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. For what group was Ric Ocasek the lead singer?

Answer: The Cars

The Cars originated in Boston in the late 1970s and were active through 1988. In 2010 surviving members of the band re-united for one more album.
They made seven studio albums and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.

2. The Traveling Wilburys were an English-American group consisting of Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty and what former member of the Beatles?

Answer: George Harrison

The Traveling Wilburys were formed in 1988 from discussions between George Harrison and Jeff Lynne. George wanted to make an album with some of his friends and this supergroup of musicians was the result.

3. In the popular 1980s' hit, what is the next line after "I'm turning Japanese, I think I'm turning Japanese..."?

Answer: I really think so

"Turning Japanese" is a 1980 song by the Vapors from their album "New Clear Days".
The actress Kirsten Dunst also made a cover of this in 2009.

4. What east coast band's album covers, all six of them, feature spaceships?

Answer: Boston

Their first album, "Boston", was released in 1976, followed by "Don't Look Back" (1978), "Third Stage" (1986), "Walk On" (1994), "Corporate America" (2002) and "Life Live and Hope" (2013).

5. What reggae trio had a hit with "Montego Bay" in 1987?

Answer: Amazulu

Amazulu released the single in 1986. The original was written and sung by Bobby Bloom in 1970 and was later covered by a number of different bands.

6. In 1982, Michael Jackson not only recorded "Thriller", but also a storybook album from what Steven Spielberg movie?

Answer: E.T- the Extra-Terrestrial

Michael recorded the storybook in 1982 at the same time that he was recording "Thriller". It earned him a Grammy for Best Recording for Children.

7. What band's name is an acronym for the movements eyes make when dreaming?

Answer: R.E.M.

R.E.M. formed in 1980 and disbanded in 2011. During those years, they made 15 albums and won three Grammy awards. R.E.M. is "Rapid Eye Movement".

8. What was Prince's birth name?

Answer: Prince Rogers Nelson

Prince (1958-2016) had a number of different stage names including Tora Tora Prince, Jamie Starr, Joey Coco and The Artist Formally Known as Prince. In 2016, he was posthumously inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame.

9. What song was covered by both Huey Lewis & the News and the Cleftones?

Answer: Heart and Soul

"Heart and Soul" was composed by Hoagy Carmichael and first released in 1938. The Cleftones recorded it in 1961. Huey Lewis and the News recorded a version of this song in 1983 with different lyrics

10. What WTBS Program played music videos late at night from 1983-1992?

Answer: Night Tracks

"Night Tracks" ran for nine years and aired on weekends. The Friday night shows were usually repeated on Saturday nights. The usual genres were Rock, Pop, Adult Contemporary, R&B, Rap, Heavy Metal, Dance and Alternative.

Source: Author bwfc10

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