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70+ Fun 80s Music Quiz Questions and Answers

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Do you love listening to music from the eighties? Do you know everything about the decade’s biggest hits? Then test your knowledge with this fun 80s Music quiz!

The 80s are definitely one of the best decades when it comes to music. Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Eurythmics, U2, Lionel Richie… some of the biggest hits were produced during the eighties.

Whether we were born or not before 1980, we all know songs from the 80s. They are popular in clubs, playlists and of course, in music quizzes.

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This is why we put this music quiz about the eighties together.

With 70 questions, it covers a wide range of topics related to 80s music. How many can you answer correctly? Let’s find out!

Round 1: Easy 80s Music Trivia Questions

  1. What colour is the “____ rain” by Prince?
  2. Who released the song “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” in 1987?
  3. Which hip hop band released a song called ‘Fight the Power’ in 1989?
  4. In which country was Bruce Springsteen born?
  5. Who sang “What’s Love Got to Do With It”?
  6. Who was the lead singer and bass guitarist of The Police?
  7. Who released the song “Livin’ on a prayer” in 1986?
  8. In which band does Bono play?
  9. Who is the lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana?
  10.  Who sang ‘All night long’ in 1982?
  11. What was Wham!’s first UK number 1?

Round 1: Easy 80s Music Trivia Questions and Answers

  1. What colour is the “____ rain” by Prince? Purple
  2. Who released the song “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” in 1987? Whitney Houston
  3. Which hip hop band released a song called ‘Fight the Power’ in 1989? Public Enemy
  4. In which country was Bruce Springsteen born? United States
  5. Who sang “What’s Love Got to Do With It”? Tina Turner
  6. Who was the lead singer and bass guitarist of The Police? Sting
  7. Who released the song “Livin’ on a prayer” in 1986? Bon Jovi
  8. In which band does Bono play? U2
  9. Who is the lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana? Kurt Cobain
  10.  Who sang ‘All night long’ in 1982? Lionel Richie
  11. What was Wham!’s first UK number 1? Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

💡 INTERESTING FACT: Prince could perform at a professional level on all instrument he required.

Round 2: 80s Music Multiple Choice Questions

  1. Which one of the following songs by Michael Jackson was released in the 80s?
    1. Rock with you
    2. Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough
    3. Beat it
    4. Dangerous
  2. ‘Modern Love’ was the opening track of which David Bowie’s album?
    1. Blackstar
    2. Heroes
    3. Labyrinth
    4. Let’s Dance
  3. When was “Close to Me” by the Cure released?
    1. 1980
    2. 1983
    3. 1985
    4. 1988
  4. Where is A-ha from?
    1. Iceland
    2. England
    3. Norway
    4. Greece
  5. In which 80s movie can you hear “Don’t you (forget about me)” by Simple Minds?
    1. Flashdance
    2. Footloose
    3. Batman
    4. The Breakfast Club
  6. When was Live Aid?
    1. 3 May 1980
    2. 30 June 1983
    3. 13 July 1985
    4. 23 August 1988
  7. In which city was Metallica formed in 1981?
    1. San Francisco
    2. Miami
    3. New York City
    4. Los Angeles
  8. In which movie was “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis & the News featured?
    1. Back to the future
    2. The Breakfast Club
    3. Ghostbusters
    4. The Outsiders
  9. In which 80s musical movie can you hear the songs “maniac’ and “what a feeling”?
    1. Flashdance
    2. Grease
    3. Fame
    4. Dirty Dancing
  10. When was “Where is My Mind” by The Pixies released?
    1. 1980
    2. 1983
    3. 1986
    4. 1988

Round 2: 80s Music Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

  1. Which one of the following songs by Michael Jackson was released in the 80s? Beat it
  2. ‘Modern Love’ was the opening track of which David Bowie’s album? Let’s Dance
  3. When was “Close to Me” by the Cure released? 1985
  4. Where is A-ha from? Norway
  5. In which 80s movie can you hear “Don’t you (forget about me)” by Simple Minds? The Breakfast Club
  6. When was Live Aid? 13 July 1985
  7. In which city was Metallica formed in 1981? Los Angeles
  8. In which movie was “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis & the News featured? Back to the Future
  9. In which 80s musical movie can you hear the songs “maniac’ and “what a feeling”? Flashdance
  10. When was “Where is My Mind” by The Pixies released? 1988

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Round 3: 80s Music Quiz – True or False

  1. Led Zeppelin reunited in 1985 for Live Aid.
  2. “It’s the End of the World as We Know It” is by Diana Ross.
  3. “Eye of the Tiger” was sung by Kim Carnes.
  4. Blondie released “Call Me” in the 80s.
  5. Tiffany released an album called “Tiffany” in the 80s.

Round 3: 80s Music Quiz Answers – True or False

  1. Led Zeppelin reunited in 1985 for Live Aid. True
  2. “It’s the End of the World as We Know It” is by Diana Ross. False
  3. “Eye of the Tiger” was sung by Kim Carnes. False
  4. Blondie released “Call Me” in the 80s. True
  5. Tiffany released an album called “Tiffany” in the 80s. True

Round 4: 80s Pop Music Quiz Questions

  1. In which album was ‘Billie Jean’ by Michael Jackson?
  2. Who sang ‘The Sweetest Taboo”?
  3. According to Cyndi Lauper, what do girls just want to have?
  4. Which first name is used in the song “Come on _____” by Dexys Midnight Runners?
  5. Where are the boys from in the song “West End Girls” by the Pet Shop Boys?
  6. Who sang “We didn’t start the fire”?
  7. Who sang the song “Fame”?
  8. How many members of the Soft Cell are there?
  9. In “Don’t you want me” where was she working?
  10. “Total Eclipse of the heart” was a song released in which Bonnie Tyler album?

Round 4: 80s Pop Music Quiz Questions and Answers

  1. In which album was ‘Billie Jean’ by Michael Jackson? Thriller
  2. Who sang ‘The Sweetest Taboo”? Sade
  3. According to Cyndi Lauper, what do girls just want to have? Fun
  4. Which first name is used in the song “Come on _____” by Dexys Midnight Runners? Eileen
  5. Where are the boys from in the song “West End Girls” by the Pet Shop Boys? East End
  6. Who sang “We didn’t start the fire”? Billy Joel
  7. Who sang the song “Fame”? Irene Cara
  8. How many members of the Soft Cell are there? 2
  9. In “Don’t you want me” where was she working? In a cocktail bar
  10. “Total Eclipse of the heart” was a song released in which Bonnie Tyler album? Faster than the speed of night

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Round 5: 80s Rock Music Quiz Questions

  1. Who sang ‘Blue Monday’ in 1986?
  2. What was Tears for Fears’ best selling song of the 80s?
  3. In which album was “With or without you” by U2?
  4. “Appetite for Destruction” was an album from which band?
  5. Which Australian rock band released an album called ‘Back in Black’ in 1980?
  6. Complete the lyrics of this song by the Clash “Darlin’ you got to let me know, _____ _ ____ __ _____ _ __”
  7. Which song did Queen and David Bowie record together?
  8. Belinda Carlisle and Jane Wiedlin are members of which American rock band?
  9. What was The Smiths first album?
  10. Which band released “Pour some sugar on me” in 1987?
  11. Which band released the song ‘Built This City’ in 1985?

Round 5: 80s Rock Music Quiz Questions and Answers

  1. Who sang ‘Blue Monday’ in 1986? New Order
  2. What was Tears for Fears’ best selling song of the 80s? Everybody wants to rule the world
  3. In which album was “With or without you” by U2? The Joshua Tree
  4. “Appetite for Destruction” was an album from which band? Gun N’Roses
  5. Which Australian rock band released an album called ‘Back in Black’ in 1980? AC/DC
  6. Complete the lyrics of this song by the Clash “Darlin’ you got to let me know, _____ _ ____ __ _____ _ __” Should I stay or should I go?
  7. Which song did Queen and David Bowie record together? Under Pressure
  8. Belinda Carlisle and Jane Wiedlin are members of which American rock band? The Go-Go’s
  9. What was The Smiths first album? The Smiths
  10. Which band released “Pour some sugar on me” in 1987? Def Leppard
  11. Which band released the song ‘Built This City’ in 1985? Starship

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Round 6: Hard 80s Music Quiz Questions

  1. In the movie ‘13 going on 30’, on which 80s Michael Jackson song does Jennifer Garner dance on?
  2. Which city is the band ‘New Order’ from?
  3. Which country is U2 from?
  4. Where was Live Aid held (1 point per venue, 1 point per city)?
  5. Which song inspired the internet meme ‘Rickrolling’?
  6. In which city was Salt-N-Pepa formed?
  7. What is the first word of the Wham! Song “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”?
  8. In which album was “Love Shack” by The B-52’s?
  9. Who sang “Jessie’s Girl”?
  10. Who is the lead vocalist of Culture Club?

Round 6: Hard 80s Music Quiz Questions and Answers

  1. In the movie ‘13 going on 30’, on which 80s Michael Jackson song does Jennifer Garner dance on? Thriller
  2. Which city is the band ‘New Order’ from? Manchester, England
  3. Which country is U2 from? Ireland
  4. Where was Live Aid held (1 point per venue, 1 point per city)? Wembley Stadium – London – and John F. Kennedy Stadium – Philadelphia
  5. Which song inspired the internet meme ‘Rickrolling’? Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley’s
  6. In which city was Salt-N-Pepa formed? New York City
  7. What is the first word of the Wham! Song “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”? Jitterbug
  8. In which album was “Love Shack” by The B-52’s? Cosmic Thing
  9. Who sang “Jessie’s Girl”? Rick Springfield
  10. Who is the lead vocalist of Culture Club? Boy George

Round 7: 80s Music Lyric Quiz – Name the song

  1. “I get up in the evenin’, And I ain’t got nothin’ to say, I come home in the mornin’, I go to bed feelin’ the same way, I ain’t nothin’ but tired”
  2. “You must understand, though the touch of your hand, Makes my pulse react, That it’s only the thrill of boy meeting girl, Opposites attract, It’s physical, Only logical”
  3. “And every move you make, Every bond you break, Every step you take, I’ll be watching you”
  4. “We’re talking away, I don’t know what, I’m to say I’ll say it anyway”
  5. “I’m alone, yeah, I don’t know if I can face the night, I’m in tears and the cryin’ that I do is for you, I want your love”
  6. “I hear the drums echoing tonight, But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation, She’s coming in, 12:30 flight”
  7. “She’s a very kinky girl, The kind you don’t take home to mother, She will never let your spirits down”
  8. “Lying in my bed, I hear the clock tick and think of you, Caught up in circles, Confusion is nothing new, Flashback, warm nights, Almost left behind, Suitcase of memories”
  9. “No, I never felt like this before, Yes I swear, it’s the truth, And I owe it all to you, ‘Cause I’ve had the time of my life, And I owe it all to you”
  10. “See the people walking down the street, Fall in line just watching all their feet, They don’t know where they want to go”
  11. “She’s been living in her uptown world,I bet she’s never had a backstreet guy”
  12. “Just a small town girl, Livin’ in a lonely world, She took the midnight train goin’ anywhere”
  13. “Let’s go, Steve walks warily down the street, With his brim pulled way down low, Ain’t no sound but the sound of his feet”
  14. “Travelling in a fried-out Kombi, On a hippie trail, head full of zombie, I met a strange lady, she made me nervous, She took me in and gave me breakfast”
  15. “She calls out to the man on the street, “Sir, can you help me?, It’s cold and I’ve nowhere to sleep”

Round 7: 80s Music Lyric Quiz Answers – Name the song

  1. “I get up in the evenin’, And I ain’t got nothin’ to say, I come home in the mornin’, I go to bed feelin’ the same way, I ain’t nothin’ but tired” – Dancing in the Dark, Bruce Springsteen
  2. “You must understand, though the touch of your hand, Makes my pulse react, That it’s only the thrill of boy meeting girl, Opposites attract, It’s physical, Only logical” – What’s Love Got to Do with it
  3. “And every move you make, Every bond you break, Every step you take, I’ll be watching you” – Every Breath You Take, The Police
  4. “We’re talking away, I don’t know what, I’m to say I’ll say it anyway” – Take on Me, a-ha
  5. “I’m alone, yeah, I don’t know if I can face the night, I’m in tears and the cryin’ that I do is for you, I want your love” – Angel, Aerosmith
  6. “I hear the drums echoing tonight, But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation, She’s coming in, 12:30 flight” – Africa, Toto
  7. “She’s a very kinky girl, The kind you don’t take home to mother, She will never let your spirits down” – Super Freak, Rick James
  8. “Lying in my bed, I hear the clock tick and think of you, Caught up in circles, Confusion is nothing new, Flashback, warm nights, Almost left behind, Suitcase of memories” – Time after Time, Cyndi Lauper
  9. “No, I never felt like this before, Yes I swear, it’s the truth, And I owe it all to you, ‘Cause I’ve had the time of my life, And I owe it all to you” – (I’ve had) The time of my life, Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
  10. “See the people walking down the street, Fall in line just watching all their feet, They don’t know where they want to go” – We got the beat – The Go-Go’s
  11. “She’s been living in her uptown world,I bet she’s never had a backstreet guy” – Uptown Girl, Billy Joel
  12. “Just a small town girl, Livin’ in a lonely world, She took the midnight train goin’ anywhere” – Don’t Stop Believin’, Journey
  13. “Let’s go, Steve walks warily down the street, With his brim pulled way down low, Ain’t no sound but the sound of his feet” – Another One Bites the Dust, Queen
  14. “Travelling in a fried-out Kombi, On a hippie trail, head full of zombie, I met a strange lady, she made me nervous, She took me in and gave me breakfast” – Down Under, Men at work
  15. “She calls out to the man on the street, “Sir, can you help me?, It’s cold and I’ve nowhere to sleep” – Another Day in Paradise, Phil Collins

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