80s-music Trivia Quiz # 2
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STYX: Who Am I? - I was hired to fill in for a departed guitar-player/vocalist because I could hit the high notes in "Lady" and Styx needed me for the "Equinox" tour. Little did they know, my aggressive song-writing and on-stage persona would help make Styx the SUPER GROUP we became. My contributions in the '70s and '80s are often overlooked and underratted because of my ability to be a supporting player. But Dennis DeYoung has credited me in several interviews as being a LARGE part of the creative genius of that era. (I usually give him the credit as well, even though we are no longer on speaking terms.) The truth is Styx would probably not have been what it was if not for all the diverse key-elements. Although I am not an original member, many media people mistake me as such. The list of Styx hits with me as lead vocalist include "Blue Collar Man", "Too Much Time On My Hands", "Fooling Youself", "Snowblind", and the list goes on. In 1989 I quit Styx and became a member of Damn Yankees where I achieved similar success. I rejoined Styx in 1995 and, after DeYoung was dismissed, became the media-recognized "Front-Man" for Styx, which I was not used to. You might try consulting a "Crystal Ball" if you still don't know who I am.
The correct answer is 'Tommy Shaw'
Tommy Shaw replaced John Curulewski in 1975. In 1995, he replaced Glen Burtnik, who had been replacing him!
80s Music Question 2
80s Metal Bands - Who told us all to "Turn Up the Radio"?
The correct answer is 'Autograph'
Members of Autograph met and got along with David Lee Roth so well, they ended up opening for Van Halen for their 1984 tour.
80s Music Question 3
Guilty Pleasures: Lyrics of the Late 80s - Which of these 80s Hair Bands had a hit with the song these lyrics are from: 'And all the tears you cry they call my name'?
The correct answer is 'Skid Row'
From the song "I Remember You", off of their self-titled album.
80s Music Question 4
No. 1 Hits of the 80s, Part II! - The Bangles had two No. 1 songs.
The correct answer is 'True'
"Walk Like an Egyptian" (1986) and "Eternal Flame" (1989).
80s Music Question 5
Who Sang It? '80s Heavy Metal 1 - Who sang "Give Me More Time?"
The correct answer is 'Whitesnake'
This was the eighth song on Whitesnake's tenth album, "Slide It In", also from 1984. Other songs included on this album are "Gambler" and "All or Nothing."
80s Music Question 6
1980s Music 1st Lines : Volume 2 - 'You are an obsession, I cannot sleep, my own possessions are open at your feet.'
The correct answer is 'Animotion'
'Obsession'
80s Music Question 7
No 1 Albums of the 1980s II - Who are responsible for 'The Raw and The Cooked' in the late 1980's?
The correct answer is 'Fine Young Cannibals'
80s Music Question 8
1980s Ballads - 'And I know, yes I know that it's plain to see we're so in love when we're together. And I know that I need you here with me from tonight until the end of time.'
The correct answer is 'Chicago'
- from the song 'You're The Inspiration' from the album 'Chicago XVII' from 1984.
80s Music Question 9
Obscure 1980s Music 1 - What is the Psychedelic Fur's highest-charting single of the 1980s in the US?
The correct answer is 'Heartbreak Beat'
"Heartbreak Beat" is the group's highest-charting single, but oddly enough came from one of their lowest-selling albums of the 1980s. They reached their highest chart peak with the single and its album, "Midnight To Midnight", but the lp sold fewer copies than their previous releases.
80s Music Question 10
80s Cover Tunes - The song 'Bette Davis Eyes' was co-written and originally recorded by whom?
The correct answer is 'Jackie DeShannon'
DeShannon recorded it back in 1972 but it wasn't a hit.