Songs From the 1980s Trivia Quiz

Answer: INXS

INXS was an Aussie rock band between 1977 and 2012. Some albums by INXS include "Kick", "Listen Like Thieves", "Switch", and "Shine Like It Does: The Anthology (1979-1997)". "Need You Tonight" ranked number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1988. "Need You Tonight" was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence.

Answer: Duran Duran

Duran Duran is a British new-wave band that was established in 1978. Some albums by Duran Duran include "Big Thing", "Notorious", "Decade", and "Arena". "Girls on Film" ranked number five on the UK Singles Chart weekly charts between 1981 and 1982. "Girls on Film" was written by Nick Rhodes, Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, and Andy Taylor.

Answer: Simple Minds

Simple Minds is a Scottish rock band that was established in 1977. Some albums by Simple Minds include "Real Life", "Once Upon a Time", "Live in the City of Light", and "5X5 Live". "Don't You (Forget About Me)" ranked number sixteen on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1985. "Don't You (Forget About Me)" was written by Keith Forsey and Steve Schiff.

Answer: Billy Squier

Billy Squier is an American rock musician and singer who started his music career in 1968. Some albums by Billy Squier include "Don't Say No", "Emotions in Motion", "Essential Billy Squier", and "Happy Blue". "The Stroke" ranked number seventy-six on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1981. "The Stroke" was written by Billy Squier.

Answer: Journey

Journey is a rock band from the US that was established in 1973. Some albums by Journey include "Escape", "Infinity", "Live in Houston 1981: The Escape Tour", and "Look into the Future". "Don't Stop Believin'" ranked number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 weekly charts between 1981 and 1982. "Don't Stop Believin'" was written by Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry, and Neal Schon.

Answer: The Cars

The Cars were a US rock band that was established in 1976. Some albums by The Cars include "Shake It Up", "Heartbeat City", "The Cars Unlocked: The Live Performances", and "Substitution Mass Confusion: A Tribute to The Cars". "Magic" ranked number twelve on the US Billboard Hot 100 weekly charts in 1984. "Magic" was written by Ric Ocasek.

Answer: John Mellencamp

John Mellencamp is an American rock singer-songwriter who started his music career in 1976. Some albums by John Mellencamp include "American Fool", "The Best That I Could Do 1978-1988", "Scarecrow", and "John Mellencamp Words & Music: John Mellencamp's Greatest Hits". "Lonely Ol' Night" ranked number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 weekly charts between 1985 and 1986. "Lonely Ol' Night" was written by John Mellencamp.

Answer: Supertramp

Supertramp was a British rock band that was established in 1970. Some albums by Supertramp include "Breakfast in America", "Famous Last Words", "It Was the Best of Times", and "Crime of the Century". "It's Raining Again" ranked number eleven on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts between 1982 and 1983. "It's Raining Again" was written by Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson.

Answer: Men At Work

Men at Work are an Aussie rock band that was established in 1978. Some albums by Men At Work include "Business as Usual", "Men at Work The Works", "Cargo", and "Live in Christchurch 1982". "Who Can It Be Now?" ranked number thirty on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1982. "Who Can It Be Now?" was written by Colin Hay.

Answer: Pat Benatar

Pat Benatar is an American rock singer-songwriter who started her music career in 1972. Some albums by Pat Benatar include "Pat Benatar: 10 Great Songs", "Crimes of Passion", "Best Shots", and "In the Heat of the Night". "We Belong" ranked number thirty-nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1985. "We Belong" was written by David Eric Lowen and Dan Navarro.