70s and 80s Australian Music Quizzes, Trivia and Puzzles
70s and 80s Australian Music Quizzes, Trivia

1970s and 1980s Australian Music Trivia and Quizzes

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19 quizzes and 220 trivia questions.
1.
  Australian Rock and Roll "Royalty" best quiz - 10 questions - 6 mins
In the late 70s/early 80s, Australian rock acts paid their dues by playing live in small venues like hotels. This became known as Pub Rock. If they were good they were signed to record contracts. If they were lucky they became internationally recognised.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Mar 19 16
Average
1nn1 gold member
444 plays
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  Australian Music: '70s "Countdown" popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Are you a fan of Aussie music? Then you should remember "Countdown" and the inimitable Ian "Molly" Meldrum. Complete the missing lyrics from these songs, all of which appeared on "Countdown" in the '70s.
Easier, 10 Qns, leith90, Dec 28 13
Easier
leith90 gold member
1114 plays
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  Aussie Rock in the 60s and 70s best quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Australian music in the 1960s and 1970s was coming of age, and finally learning to compete with the UK and US imports. I was in my teens at the time and got to witness the breakthrough firsthand. Hopefully my quiz will stir some memories.
Average, 10 Qns, ozzz2002, May 26 08
Average
ozzz2002 gold member
1752 plays
4.
  Australian Music: '80s "Countdown" popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Are you a fan of Aussie music? Then you'll remember "Countdown" and the inimitable Ian "Molly" Meldrum. Australia had moved out of the glam-rock era and produced some great music in the '80s. Complete the missing lyrics from these "Countdown" songs.
Average, 10 Qns, leith90, Jan 22 23
Average
leith90 gold member
Jan 22 23
1093 plays
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  Finish the Lyric: 1980s Australian Classics popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Here is a lyrics quiz with an Aussie twist. All you have to do is hum, sing or tap your foot along with the lyrics given until you can fill in the gap. Don't sing too loudly if you're in an internet cafe! Enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, hews, Oct 17 06
Average
hews
2949 plays
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  Australian 70s Music - 10 questions - 5 mins
This quiz will test your knowledge of Australian popular music in the 70s!
Tough, 10 Qns, FussBudget, May 12 13
Tough
FussBudget
1260 plays
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  Australian Songs and Singers - 10 questions - 4 mins
A mix of Aussie bands who were ruling supreme in the 70' and 80's.Basically I give you a few lyrics and the title, you pick the Aussie Band.
Average, 10 Qns, chookcladding, Aug 28 04
Average
chookcladding
1443 plays
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  Australian Music in the 1980s - 10 questions - 4 mins
Cast your mind back twenty odd years ago, shouldn't be too hard!:)
Average, 10 Qns, mandamoo, Feb 21 09
Average
mandamoo
2122 plays
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  Play Some Aussie Music! - 10 questions - 4 mins
Australia has given the world many a rock singer or crooner. Here's a quiz on some Australian bands you may, or may not, know. From the 70's till present day. Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, LMN, Nov 16 13
Average
LMN
1958 plays
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  Aussie Pub Rock Bands 70s 80s popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Have a good time at the pubs and clubs through the 70s and 80s? See how the memory is after all those late alcohol soaked sweaty nights! Aussie bands who became pub rock legends.
Tough, 10 Qns, lpmusonut, Aug 09 09
Tough
lpmusonut
560 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Name the African/American female singer who was Australia's Disco Queen in the 1970's?

From Quiz "Glitter & Glam The Australian Way"




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  Glitter & Glam The Australian Way - 10 questions - 3 mins
During the 1970's we had our own 'Glam Rockers'. Ten multiple choice questions to test your memory!
Average, 10 Qns, mandamoo, Jan 29 17
Average
mandamoo
Jan 29 17
1429 plays
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  Australian 70s Rock 'n Pop - 10 questions - 3 mins
Test your knowledge of Aussie rock and pop from the 70s .... may be a little difficult for anyone outside Australia but give it a try! Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, siameezer, Jun 27 01
Average
siameezer
1757 plays
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  Aussie Rock - 10 questions - 5 mins
Music from the golden age of Aussie pub rock of the 70s and 80s.
Tough, 10 Qns, Eraserhead, Sep 21 07
Tough
Eraserhead
815 plays
14.
  Australian Cover Versions - 25 questions - 12 mins
Some of Australia's best music in the 60's and 70's was taken from overseas artists and, in some cases, improved. In this quiz, I'll name the Australian artist as well as the overseas artist(s) who performed the song, as well as the year it was released
Impossible, 25 Qns, Dalgleish, May 02 09
Impossible
Dalgleish gold member
911 plays
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  Australian 1970s Punk Rock - 15 questions - 7 mins
Many of the early punk bands got their start in Australia. Here are a few questions about the main protagonists. Enjoy!
Difficult, 15 Qns, roket555, Mar 26 06
Difficult
roket555
534 plays
16.
  Australian Hits of the 70s - 15 questions - 5 mins
This should be a simple quiz. I give you the Australian hit song and year, and you tell me who performed it. Easy, isn't it? Isn't it??
Very Difficult, 15 Qns, dalgleish, Jul 26 05
Very Difficult
dalgleish gold member
1095 plays
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  Early 1970s Hits in Brisbane - 10 questions - 5 mins
Here are some songs which were hits in Brisbane Qld in the early 1970s. Please provide either the artist or song title as requested. For those of you who remember the call signs for 4IP, 4BC or 4BK, they are especially for you!
Tough, 10 Qns, OzBadge, Mar 06 06
Tough
OzBadge
345 plays
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  Australian Music in the 1970s - 10 questions - 5 mins
I've based these questions on the early 70's. Hope you enjoy!:)
Tough, 10 Qns, mandamoo, Feb 21 09
Tough
mandamoo
878 plays
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  More Australian Hits of the 70s - 15 questions - 5 mins
Seems the first one is causing a few problems. So let's see how you go with this'un. Once again, I'll give you the song and the year, and all you have to do is pick the artist.
Very Difficult, 15 Qns, dalgleish, May 27 04
Very Difficult
dalgleish gold member
1485 plays
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