80s-music Trivia Quiz # 9
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Lead Singers of 1980s Bands - Tony Hadley was the lead singer for which band?
The correct answer is 'Spandau Ballet'
Surely you remember their hit song "True", popular at weddings all through the 80's.
80s Music Question 2
Who Sang These 80s Songs? Part 1 - "Rebel Yell" was written and performed by who?
The correct answer is 'Billy Idol'
"Rebel Yell" reached no.6 on the U.K. charts in 1985. Other great songs of his were, "White Wedding" and "Mony Mony". (And many more).
80s Music Question 3
No 1 Albums of the 1980s III - Who recorded 'Hysteria' in 1987?
The correct answer is 'Def Leppard'
The album was number one on Billboard's charts in July, August and September 1988.
80s Music Question 4
Lyrics from the 1980s and 90s - 'you're so gorgeous, I'd do anything...'
The correct answer is ''Why Can't I Be You?' - The Cure'
80s Music Question 5
Pure 80s Rock and Roll - In what year did Styx release the album 'Caught in the Act'?
The correct answer is '1984'
80s Music Question 6
80s Music Videos - A woman's back painted like a cello - wacky mental hospital residents - the quote, "good heavens Miss Sakamoto, you're beautiful." What's the video?
The correct answer is 'She Blinded Me With Science'
Thomas Dolby. Quirky song with many creative synthesizer effects, interesting video.
80s Music Question 7
More 80s Lyrics - What 80s rapper sang these lyrics: 'Cold coolin at a bar, and I'm lookin for some action- But like Mick Jagger said, I can't get no satisfaction'?
The correct answer is 'Tone Loc'
From the 1988 hit 'Funky Cold Medina'.
80s Music Question 8
My Favourite Songs - "You gave me such a bad time, tried to hurt me"
Which 80s song is this from?
Which 80s song is this from?
The correct answer is 'Thorn in my Side'
"Thorn in My Side" reached Number Two in the UK in 1983 for The Eurythmics. The Eurythmics were Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, who later married Sarah from Bananarama. Annie went on to pursue a solo career with songs like "The More I Love You." She also did a duet with Aretha Franklin in 1985 with "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves." Annie performed at Live 8 in 2005. She was scheduled to perform at Live Aid in 1985 but couldn't due to a throat infection.
80s Music Question 9
Odd 80s stuff - Who did the song 'Mexican Radio'?
The correct answer is 'Wall Of Voodoo'
The video showed an iguana being barbequed. The Band was from L.A. and the song was a hit in 1983.
80s Music Question 10
80s Music Videos : Part 1 - The Police: They are performing outside for an audience on an island.
Part of this video was filmed in a recording studio.
Part of this video was filmed in a recording studio.
The correct answer is 'Every Little Thing She Does is Magic'
All of these were by the Police.