FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

80s Music Trivia Trivia Quiz

Remember the 80's? Here are a few questions about 80's music.

A multiple-choice quiz by jane6677. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jane6677

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
30,123

Updated
Apr 02 23

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
14 / 20

Plays
13689

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (17/20), Guest 1 (12/20), Guest 176 (8/20).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

1. The song 'Hazy Shade of Winter', recorded by the Bangles, was included on which movie soundtrack? Hint

Less Than Zero

The Breakfast Club

Rush

Youngblood

NEXT>

2. Which Member of the Go-Gos released an album titled 'Fur' with the forgettable single 'Rush Hour'? Hint

Jane Wiedlin

Kim Gordon

Belinda Carlisle

Susanna Hoffs

NEXT>

3. Who joined Michael Jackson on vocals in the song 'Say Say Say'? Hint

Stevie Wonder

Boy George

Elton John

Paul McCartney

NEXT>

4. Who sang 'I Know What Boys Like'? Hint

Bow Wow Wow

Cyndi Lauper

Bananarama

The Waitresses

NEXT>

5. In the Violent Femmes song 'Kiss Off', he takes 'one cuz you left me...'. Why does he take eight? Hint

his sorrow

he forgets

everything

his headache

NEXT>

6. Finish this 'Dead or Alive' lyric,'You spin me right round baby right round, like a ____________ baby, right round, round round.'

Answer: (One Word)

NEXT>

7. Which 80's band's members were named Simon, Nick, John, Andy and Roger? Hint

Duran Duran

Kajagoogoo

Flock of Seagulls

Thompson Twins

NEXT>

8. Whose hits included,'Everlasting Love', 'What is Love?', and 'Things Can Only Get Better'? Hint

Michael Penn

Marshall Crenshaw

Howard Jones

Michael Jackson

NEXT>

9. Which 'I Think We're Alone Now' singer gained recognition by performing at shopping malls? Hint

Tiffany

Madonna

Debbie Gibson

Sinead O'Connor

NEXT>

10. Frank Zappa sang 'Valley Girl' with the help of his daughter. What is her name? Hint

Rainbow

Space Rocket

Sun Beam

Moon Unit

NEXT>

11. Who sang the hit 'Tainted Love'? Hint

Erasure

Soft Cell

Tommy Tutone

Spandau Ballet

NEXT>

12. Who sang the party hit 'Rock Lobster'? Hint

10,000 Maniacs

They Might Be Giants

Debbie Gibson

The B52's

NEXT>

13. Prince sang a song about a little __________ corvette. Hint

black

purple

white

red

NEXT>

14. In David Bowie's 'Let's Dance', he urges ,'...put on your ________ shoes and dance the blues....' Hint

old

big

new

red

NEXT>

15. In the video for 'Time After Time', where do Cyndi Lauper and her boyfriend live? Hint

a treehouse

a houseboat

a trailer

a mansion

NEXT>

16. In the Stray Cats song, she's sexy and.. how old? Hint

jailbait

NEXT>

17. According to Huey Lewis, 'I want a new ____________'. Hint

car

drug

song

girl

NEXT>

18. What is Sting's real name?

Answer: (Two Words)

NEXT>

19. Who sang 'Melt With You'? Hint

Heaven 17

Club Nouveau

Modern English

REM

NEXT>

20. Remember the Hooters? What gimmick did this band use to help promote its members as teen heartthrobs? Hint

each member spoke a different language

each member wore a different viking helmet

each member had a distinct odor

each member wore a signature color

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

May 31 2025 : Guest 73: 17/20
May 31 2025 : Guest 1: 12/20
May 28 2025 : Guest 176: 8/20
May 28 2025 : Guest 49: 15/20
May 26 2025 : Guest 162: 11/20
May 26 2025 : Guest 174: 0/20
May 25 2025 : Guest 140: 16/20
May 25 2025 : Guest 140: 16/20
May 25 2025 : Guest 144: 13/20

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The song 'Hazy Shade of Winter', recorded by the Bangles, was included on which movie soundtrack?

Answer: Less Than Zero

The soundtrack was much better than the movie.

2. Which Member of the Go-Gos released an album titled 'Fur' with the forgettable single 'Rush Hour'?

Answer: Jane Wiedlin

She also played Joan of Arc in 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure'.

3. Who joined Michael Jackson on vocals in the song 'Say Say Say'?

Answer: Paul McCartney

The video was set in the old west, with a stage coach and everything.

4. Who sang 'I Know What Boys Like'?

Answer: The Waitresses

Boys like me!

5. In the Violent Femmes song 'Kiss Off', he takes 'one cuz you left me...'. Why does he take eight?

Answer: he forgets

'Eight, eight, I forget what eight was for...'

6. Finish this 'Dead or Alive' lyric,'You spin me right round baby right round, like a ____________ baby, right round, round round.'

Answer: record

That was too easy.

7. Which 80's band's members were named Simon, Nick, John, Andy and Roger?

Answer: Duran Duran

Of course, everybody knows they got their name from the movie 'Barbarella'.

8. Whose hits included,'Everlasting Love', 'What is Love?', and 'Things Can Only Get Better'?

Answer: Howard Jones

9. Which 'I Think We're Alone Now' singer gained recognition by performing at shopping malls?

Answer: Tiffany

A low point for the 80's generation.

10. Frank Zappa sang 'Valley Girl' with the help of his daughter. What is her name?

Answer: Moon Unit

She sings about her 'grody' toenails.

11. Who sang the hit 'Tainted Love'?

Answer: Soft Cell

12. Who sang the party hit 'Rock Lobster'?

Answer: The B52's

A classic

13. Prince sang a song about a little __________ corvette.

Answer: red

'Little Red Corvette'

14. In David Bowie's 'Let's Dance', he urges ,'...put on your ________ shoes and dance the blues....'

Answer: red

Another easy one

15. In the video for 'Time After Time', where do Cyndi Lauper and her boyfriend live?

Answer: a trailer

A little metal trailer.

16. In the Stray Cats song, she's sexy and.. how old?

Answer: 17

My little rock 'n roll queen.

17. According to Huey Lewis, 'I want a new ____________'.

Answer: drug

'One that don't cost too much or make my face break out.'

18. What is Sting's real name?

Answer: Gordon Sumner

19. Who sang 'Melt With You'?

Answer: Modern English

20. Remember the Hooters? What gimmick did this band use to help promote its members as teen heartthrobs?

Answer: each member wore a signature color

My neighbor had a crush on the 'yellow' Hooter.

Source: Author jane6677

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor ertrum before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.