80'S Music Trivia Question and Answers
1.
Who sang the 1982 hit "Eye of the Tiger"?
Answer:
Survivor
2.
What was the name of Prince's album that featured the hit "When Doves Cry"?
Answer:
"Purple Rain"
3.
Which 1983 song by Michael Jackson features the famous moonwalk dance?
Answer:
"Billie Jean"
4.
Who is known as the "Queen of Pop" and released "Like a Virgin" in 1984?
Answer:
Madonna
5.
Which rock band released "Sweet Child o' Mine" in 1987?
Answer:
Guns N' Roses
6.
What was the title of Whitney Houston's debut album released in 1985?
Answer:
"Whitney Houston"
7.
Which band performed the iconic 1984 track "Jump"?
Answer:
Van Halen
8.
What 1982 song by Michael Jackson emphasizes the theme of racial harmony?
Answer:
"Black or White"
9.
Who is the lead singer of the band Culture Club?
Answer:
Boy George
10.
What song features the lyrics "I wanna dance with somebody"?
Answer:
"I Wanna Dance with Somebody" by Whitney Houston
11.
Which 1985 charity single featured numerous artists singing "We Are the World"?
Answer:
"We Are the World"
12.
What is the name of the 1987 hit by Bon Jovi about living on a prayer?
Answer:
"Livin' on a Prayer"
13.
Which song did Cyndi Lauper release in 1983, which became a feminist anthem?
Answer:
"Girls Just Want to Have Fun"
14.
Who had a 1986 hit with "Kiss"?
Answer:
Prince
15.
What band released "Walk Like an Egyptian" in 1986?
Answer:
The Bangles
16.
Which 1986 song by Robert Palmer became famous for its music video featuring models?
Answer:
"Addicted to Love"
17.
What was the title of the 1984 hit single by Tears for Fears?
Answer:
"Shout"
18.
Which artist released the iconic 1985 hit "Crazy for You"?
Answer:
Madonna
19.
What was the name of Duran Duran's 1984 hit single featuring a famous music video set in a jungle?
Answer:
"Wild Boys"
20.
Which 1984 album features the hit song "Hello" by Lionel Richie?
Answer:
"Can't Slow Down"
21.
Who had a 1987 hit with the song "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"?
Answer:
U2
22.
What 1980 Blondie song features the line "Call me"?
Answer:
"Call Me"
23.
Who performed the 1982 single "Come on Eileen"?
Answer:
Dexys Midnight Runners
24.
What song did George Michael release as a part of Wham! in 1984?
Answer:
"Wake Me Up Before You GoGo"
25.
Which singer is known for the 1981 hit "Bette Davis Eyes"?
Answer:
Kim Carnes
26.
What iconic song did Phil Collins release in 1984 that features a famous drum solo?
Answer:
"In the Air Tonight"
27.
What 1985 hit by A-ha features a memorable synth riff?
Answer:
"Take On Me"
28.
Which duo released "I Can’t Tell You Why" in 1979, but the song became popular in the '80s?
Answer:
Eagles
29.
What is the name of the rhythm-and-blues girl group that released "If I Were Your Woman" in 1985?
Answer:
Gladys Knight & the Pips
30.
Which band released "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" in 1984?
Answer:
Dead or Alive
31.
Who is the artist behind the 1987 hit "Man in the Mirror"?
Answer:
Michael Jackson
32.
Which song by The Police became famous for its line "I'll be watching you"?
Answer:
"Every Breath You Take"
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