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80s Rock Music Trivia Quiz

A pretty simple quiz about the early 80s rock movement.

A multiple-choice quiz by lvher_05. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lvher_05

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
18,644

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

Plays
6719

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (3/5), Guest 174 (4/5), angostura (5/5).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. When did Rick Springfield's 'Jessie's Girl' debut on the Billboard charts? Hint

1983

1980

1981

1982

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Question 2 of 5

2. Which group sang the song 'Africa' and what year did it hit number 1? Hint

Men at Work, 1982

Toto, 1982

Toto, 1983

Men at Work, 1983

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Question 3 of 5

3. What 80s rock group had two hit singles 'Down Under' and 'Who Can It Be Now' debut on the billboard chart in 1982? Hint

Men at Work

Culture Club

Toto

Billy Ocean

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Question 4 of 5

4. Who sang the song 'The Power of Love' which was featured on the movie 'Back to the Future'? Hint

Huey Lewis and the News

J. Geils Band

Men at Work

Billy Ocean

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Question 5 of 5

5. Which artist sang the famous 'Ghostbusters' theme? Hint

Ray Parker Jr.

Billy Ocean

Huey Lewis

Rick Springfield

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 26 2025 : Guest 172: 3/5
Dec 23 2025 : Guest 174: 4/5
Dec 20 2025 : angostura: 5/5
Dec 15 2025 : Guest 208: 4/5
Dec 04 2025 : Guest 207: 3/5
Dec 03 2025 : Guest 172: 3/5
Dec 02 2025 : Guest 147: 3/5
Dec 01 2025 : Guest 72: 4/5
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did Rick Springfield's 'Jessie's Girl' debut on the Billboard charts?

Answer: 1981

Jessie's Girl stayed on the chart for 32 weeks and was awarded Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male Grammy Award in 1981.

2. Which group sang the song 'Africa' and what year did it hit number 1?

Answer: Toto, 1983

Toto's 'Africa' popped onto the charts in October of 1982 and hit number 1 in early 1983. It stayed on the charts for 29 weeks.

3. What 80s rock group had two hit singles 'Down Under' and 'Who Can It Be Now' debut on the billboard chart in 1982?

Answer: Men at Work

Men at Work won a Grammy for Best New Artist in 1982.

4. Who sang the song 'The Power of Love' which was featured on the movie 'Back to the Future'?

Answer: Huey Lewis and the News

5. Which artist sang the famous 'Ghostbusters' theme?

Answer: Ray Parker Jr.

Source: Author lvher_05

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