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End of the Road from the 1970s and 1980s
  End of the Road from the 1970s and 1980s   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Here we have a quiz about albums and bands from the end of the 1970s and the 1980s. The photos should help with the clues given. Good luck and have fun. Digby
Easier, 10 Qns, Lord_Digby, Aug 22 25
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Aug 22 25
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  Rock Albums From the 1970s and 1980s   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Here we have ten bands that have rocked the world for many years. From the clues given, just match the band to the clues. Good luck and have fun Digby
Easier, 10 Qns, Lord_Digby, Dec 09 25
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Dec 09 25
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  According to the Lyrics #7    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Answer questions regarding the lyrics of classic rock songs from the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Have fun and good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, miamisammy29, Jul 19 22
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Jul 19 22
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  Hey Deanie! Catchy Tunes 1977-1986    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Pop music in the years of 1977-1986 was certainly catchy! I supply the lyrics, you choose the song and artist.
Easier, 10 Qns, PootyPootwell, Jul 19 22
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Jul 19 22
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  Glam Rockers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The 70s and 80s was the period that Glam Rockers came onto the music scene. Enjoy the blast from the past.
Average, 10 Qns, ClaudiaCat, Jul 19 22
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Jul 19 22
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  It's not Obscure - It's the Mod Revival!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The late 1970s and early 1980s saw a massive revival of interest in the UK Mod movement. Press your zoot suit, put on your parka, and see how many of these songs and artists you remember.
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482, Jul 19 22
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Rowena8482
Jul 19 22
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  Seldom-Heard Songs from the 70s & 80s #1    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
All of these songs were on the Top 100 Billboard list at some point during the 1970s and 80s, so there aren't any tricks. You just had to have listened to the radio a lot (haha). Have a good time.
Difficult, 15 Qns, jbug1262, Jul 19 22
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Jul 19 22
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  Rock Music Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some fairly simple lyrics and 'who sang it' questions. If you like classic rock from mainly the 70's and 80's, this shouldn't be hard at all. I give you the lyrics, you give me the song or the artist (depending on what I am looking for in the question).
Tough, 10 Qns, spaceyfan, Aug 30 25
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Aug 30 25
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  'Three Girl Rhumba'    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Hope yall enjoy this quiz. It's a name that artist or band focusing primarily on music in the late 70's and early 80's. I will give you the name of the song, you give me the name of the band.
Tough, 15 Qns, MajorKong, Jul 19 22
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MajorKong
Jul 19 22
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trivia question Quick Question
Thought to be the godfather of punk music, this electric performer did it all with a "Lust for Life". Who is he?

From Quiz "Glam Rockers"





1970s and '80s Mix Trivia Questions
1. "____ _____ Won't you come out tonight The stars are dancin' Like diamonds in the moonlight And we could never find a better time To be in love..." These are the lyrics to which song?

From Quiz Hey Deanie! Catchy Tunes 1977-1986

Answer: "Hey Deanie" by Shaun Cassidy

Shaun Cassidy was the son of award-winning actor/singers Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy and became a teen idol in the late 1970s. He went on to become an actor, and, later, a writer and producer. His older half-brother is David Cassidy, from the American TV series, "The Partridge Family." "Hey Deanie" was written by Eric Carmen who had been inspired by the movie "The Splendor in the Grass" in which Natalie Wood starred as a troubled teenager named Deanie. Carmen released the song himself but it was Shaun's version that was on the top of the charts in November, 1977.

2. In 1972 this alter ego emerged on the scene, Ziggy Stardust performing his hit song "Starman". Who is this now?

From Quiz Glam Rockers

Answer: David Bowie

David Bowie came up with the concept album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" with the persona of Ziggy Stardust in 1972. Ziggy dressed in elaborate costumes, had bright red hair and theatre make up giving the impression of a glam rocker and an alien.

3. Were you ever a 'Glory Boy'? Sorry ladies, but there were no Glory Girls! Which Secret Affair song do these lines come from? "It makes a change from the padded cell, But the grass grows too loud"

From Quiz It's not Obscure - It's the Mod Revival!

Answer: Only Madmen Laugh

The Glory Boys were the hard core of devoted fans who followed Secret Affair "back in the day". Some of them even went so far as to have the words "Glory Boy" or "Keep the Faith" tattooed on themselves. "Only Madmen Laugh" was on the "Behind Closed Doors" album, which reached the Top 50 in the UK Album Chart in 1980.

4. Who sang, "Kick the Wall"?

From Quiz Seldom-Heard Songs from the 70s & 80s #1

Answer: Jimmy Davis and the Junction

The Junction was a band out of Memphis, Tennessee, whose lead vocalist was ex-Riverbluff Clan founding member, Jimmy Davis. The song only got as high as number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987.

5. According to the lyrics of the Pete Townshend hit from 1980, "Let My Love Open The Door", what type of plant does the singer give to his lover to help "take all the worry out of your mind"?

From Quiz According to the Lyrics #7

Answer: Four-leaf clover

"When everything feels all over, when everybody seems unkind, I'll give you a four-leaf clover, take all the worry out of your mind. Let my love open the door, let my love open the door, let my love open the door to your heart." "Let My Love Open The Door" was off Pete Townshend's first, and best selling, solo album, "Empty Glass", from 1980. Both song and album reached the Top 10 in that year. "Empty Glass" is sometimes referred to as "the Who album that never was", meaning that Roger Daltrey was a bit miffed with Townshend because Daltrey thought many of the songs would have been excellent tunes for the Who to record.

6. 'Well I got this guitar and I learned how to make it talk, And my car's out back if you're ready to take that long walk'... What song?

From Quiz Rock Music Lyrics

Answer: 'Thunder Road'

One of my favorite songs by the Boss.

7. Starting with Glam Rock band Roxy Music, this keyboardist is a talented musician who went solo and worked with other artists such as David Bowie. Who is this Glam Rocker?

From Quiz Glam Rockers

Answer: Brian Eno

After a chance meeting with Andy Mackay on a train platform, Brian Eno joined Roxy Music. Firstly Eno played the synthesizer and was the band's mixer before joining them on stage. Leaving Roxy Music, Eno's solo musical career was innovative and experimental. Eno also collaborated with numerous other Glam Rockers during the 70s and later.

8. Which Mod Revival era song, by The Lambrettas, do these lyrics come from? "They've missed the train, And they're walking home in the pouring rain"

From Quiz It's not Obscure - It's the Mod Revival!

Answer: Living for Today

"Living for Today" by The Lambrettas featured on their 1981 album "Beat Boys in the Jet Age". The band's biggest UK hit was a cover version of the 50s song "Poison Ivy", which reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart in 1980.

9. Who sang, "Bag Lady"?

From Quiz Seldom-Heard Songs from the 70s & 80s #1

Answer: EBN OZN

Robert Rosen (OZN) and Ned Liben (EBN) formed the duo, EBN OZN, inthe early 1980's. They had a minor hit on the R&B chart with "AEIOU Sometimes Y" in 1983 before charting with "Bag Lady" at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 Club Chart, in 1984.

10. According to the lyrics, and the title, of the Kiss tune from 1977, what age was "Christine"?

From Quiz According to the Lyrics #7

Answer: Sixteen

"She's got me dizzy, she sees me through to the end. She's got me in her hands and there's no use in pretending. Christine sixteen, Christine sixteen yeah." "Christine Sixteen" was off Kiss' 1977 album, "Love Gun". The song reached #25 on the American charts, while the album made it all the way up to #4.

11. Who wrote and sings the song with this lyric "Well I got this guitar and I learned how to make it talk, And my car's out back if you're ready to take that long walk" (First and Last Name - Spelling counts!)?

From Quiz Rock Music Lyrics

Answer: Bruce Springsteen & Springsteen

12. "She'll only come out at night The lean and hungry type Nothing is new, I've seen her here before Watching and waiting She's sitting with you but her eyes are on the door" These are the lyrics to which song?

From Quiz Hey Deanie! Catchy Tunes 1977-1986

Answer: "Maneater" by Hall & Oates

"Maneater" by the American duo Hall & Oates hit number one in December, 1982. It was on the "H20" album which went triple platinum. It has been covered many times and shown up in several movies and television series, from "The Runaway Bride" to "Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City." A few years later, Weird Al released a parody, "Spameater."

13. This person was born in the 1940s and in the 1970s had a hit with "Rock and Roll". "The Leader of the Gang" was known for his glitter and later in life for his tumultuous life style. Who is this?

From Quiz Glam Rockers

Answer: Gary Glitter

Gary Glitter was known for his glitter suits and silver platform shoes creating a Glam Rock stage presence that was strong through the 70s and 80s. Unfortunately Glitter's criminal behaviour became more known than his music in the 1970/80s. His reputation was linked to child pornography and he was convicted of these crimes in Vietnam and deported back to the UK.

14. Perhaps the best known of the bands of the UK Mod Revival were The Jam. Which of their songs has these lyrics? "At home there's nothing, So there's nothing to lose, Lift up your lonely heart, And walk right on through"

From Quiz It's not Obscure - It's the Mod Revival!

Answer: Ghosts

"Ghosts" featured on the live album "Dig The New Breed" which was the final Jam album to feature new material. It was released in 1982 and had songs recorded at various venues between 1977 and 1982. The album reached number two on the UK Album Chart, and number 131 on the US Billboard Album Chart.

15. Who sings these song lyrics: 'I've seen the lights go out on Broadway - I saw the Empire State laid low. And life went on beyond the Palisades, They all bought Cadillacs - and left there long ago'?

From Quiz Rock Music Lyrics

Answer: Billy Joel

From the song Miami 2017 (Seen The Lights Go Out On Broadway).

16. "Baby, don't understand Why we can't just live long to each other's hands This time might be the last, I fear Unless I make it all too clear I need you so, ohhhh..." These are the lyrics to which song?

From Quiz Hey Deanie! Catchy Tunes 1977-1986

Answer: "Broken Wings" by Mr. Mister

American band Mr. Mister released "Broken Wings" in 1985 and it hit number one in the U.S. soon after. Mr. Mister was formed in Phoenix, Arizona in the late 1970s but the members lived in Los Angeles for the most part. They broke up in 1990.

17. Thought to be the godfather of punk music, this electric performer did it all with a "Lust for Life". Who is he?

From Quiz Glam Rockers

Answer: Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop and The Stooges were a shock band from America during the 1960s and 1970s. Iggy received his inspiration from Jim Morrison of the Doors after seeing a live performance with Jim's unique stage performance. Pop was the first performer to do a stage dive into the crowd and many other antics.

18. Which band made a cover version of "Hi-Heel Sneakers" that featured on the soundtrack of the film "Quadrophenia"?

From Quiz It's not Obscure - It's the Mod Revival!

Answer: Cross Section

The release of the film version of "Quadrophenia" in 1979, followed the release of the album of the same name in 1973. Although most of the music was written and performed by The Who, several songs by other artists made it onto the soundtrack as "background" to various scenes. "Hi-Heel Sneakers" was written by Tommy Tucker, and has been recorded by many artists over the years since he first released it in 1964. All together now "Put on your red dress mamaaaaaa, 'Cause we're going out tonight" :-D

19. According to the lyrics of "30,000 Pounds of Bananas" by Harry Chapin, into what Pennsylvania city was the doomed truck headed?

From Quiz According to the Lyrics #7

Answer: Scranton

"It was just after dark when the truck started down the hill that leads into Scranton, Pennsylvania, carrying thirty thousand pounds of bananas." The tune is based on the true story of a runaway truck losing its brakes on what is now U.S. Route 307 just above Scranton, Pennsylvania, carrying, what else - a shipload of bananas. The infamous incident occurred in 1964.

20. 'Welcome to the Big Time. You're bound to be a star. And even if you don't go all the way, I know that you'll go far.' -- What song is this?

From Quiz Rock Music Lyrics

Answer: 'Don't Mean Nothing'

21. "Every time I think of you I always catch my breath And I'm still standing here and you're miles away And I'm wondering why you left" These are the lyrics to which song?

From Quiz Hey Deanie! Catchy Tunes 1977-1986

Answer: "Missing You" by John Waite

In 1984 English musician John Waite had a hit with "Missin' You." He'd previously been in the band The Babys for five years, then became a solo artist and finally had a hit on his second album. The single hit number one on both British and American charts. It has since been rerecorded by a variety of artists, including Tina Turner.

22. This Glam Rocker started his career with The Velvet Underground and went on to have a "Walk on the Wild Side" solo career. Who is this?

From Quiz Glam Rockers

Answer: Lou Reed

The Velvet Underground was not a successfully commercial band but did have a cult following. Lou's solo career was successful and he collaborated with many other Glam Rockers.

23. Towards the end of the UK Mod Revival, a Doncaster based band called The Gents appeared on the scene. Which of their songs contains these lyrics? "Cigarette falls to the bloodstained floor, A man with a gun silhouetted by the door"

From Quiz It's not Obscure - It's the Mod Revival!

Answer: Revenge

"Revenge" is from the band's second album, and first 'proper' studio vinyl release, "How it all Began", released in 1985. The song was also released as a single in 1983. Their first album "This Way to the... Gents" was only ever a limited edition, released on cassette tape, and copies are highly sought after by fans of the Mod Revival music genre. Ahhh those long ago days before CDs were invented... :-D

24. According to the lyrics of the Dr. Hook classic from 1973, "Cover of the Rolling Stone", how many copies did the singer say he wanted to purchase for his mother after his picture finally did appear on the magazine cover?

From Quiz According to the Lyrics #7

Answer: 5

"(Rolling Stone) wanna see my picture on the cover, (Rolling Stone) wanna buy five copies for my mother. (Rolling Stone) wanna see my smilin' face, on the cover of the Rolling Stone." Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show finally did get their picture (an illustrated caricature of the band, actually) on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine for the first time on March 29, 1973.

25. Who wrote and sang the song with this lyric? 'Welcome to the Big Time. You're bound to be a star. And even if you don't go all the way, I know that you'll go far.'

From Quiz Rock Music Lyrics

Answer: Richard Marx & Marx

Where is Richard Marx today?

26. This artist had great looks, was very charismatic and had his own dress style. Unfortunately this artist died in a car accident just before his 30th birthday. Who was this?

From Quiz Glam Rockers

Answer: Marc Bolan

Marc Bolan (born Mark Feld) was the perfect image of a Glam Rocker and when playing with T-Rex his stage presence was unique, with him wearing top hats, feather boas, trendy clothes and make up.

27. According to a song by The Lambrettas, what is "A guarantee of sexual conquest"?

From Quiz It's not Obscure - It's the Mod Revival!

Answer: A Cortina (car)

"Cortina Mk II" is a tongue in cheek song about how the singer's girlfriend leaves him for "the boy next door, but she only loves him because he's got a Cortina". This song appeared on the "Beat Boys in the Jet Age" album, released in 1981.

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