Ultimate 80s Music Quiz
1.
Which pop icon invited us to "Party Like It's 1999" way back in 1982?
A. Michael Jackson
B. Prince
C. Rick James
D. Lionel Richie
2.
Madonna famously performed "Like a Virgin" at the first-ever MTV VMAs in 1984. What was written on her iconic belt buckle?
A. Material Girl
B. Lucky Star
C. Boy Toy
D. Vogue
3.
Which legendary band is widely considered to have given the greatest live performance of the decade at Live Aid in 1985?
A. U2
B. The Who
C. Queen
D. Led Zeppelin
4.
Robert Smith is the iconic, wild-haired frontman of which influential New Wave band?
A. Depeche Mode
B. The Cure
C. New Order
D. The Smiths
5.
Which 1983 Michael Jackson music video was the first by a Black artist to receive heavy rotation on MTV?
A. Beat It
B. Thriller
C. Billie Jean
D. Bad
6.
Which of these artists were members of the 1980s supergroup "The Traveling Wilburys"? (Select all that apply)
A. George Harrison
B. Tom Petty
C. Bob Dylan
D. Phil Collins
7.
Which of these bands were part of the "Second British Invasion" that dominated MTV in the early 80s? (Select all that apply)
A. Duran Duran
B. Culture Club
C. Eurythmics
D. Nirvana
8.
Which of these songs were massive hits featured on the "Footloose" movie soundtrack? (Select all that apply)
A. Holding Out for a Hero
B. Let's Hear It for the Boy
C. Almost Paradise
D. Take On Me
9.
Which of these "Hair Metal" bands ruled the Sunset Strip and the charts in the late 80s? (Select all that apply)
A. Mötley Crüe
B. Poison
C. Guns N' Roses
D. R.E.M.
10.
Which of these synth-pop anthems were released in the year 1984? (Select all that apply)
A. What's Love Got to Do with It
B. Careless Whisper
C. Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
D. Smells Like Teen Spirit
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