Let's get physical with our 80s music knowledge!
The 80s was a decade of musical experimentation and innovation. From synthesizers to drum machines, new technology allowed artists to create new sounds and genres that would change the face of music forever. The 80s also saw the rise of MTV, which gave musicians a new platform to showcase their creativity and style. From the outrageous fashion of Cyndi Lauper to the iconic dance moves of Michael Jackson, the 80s was a time when music and pop culture collided in exciting new ways. So, put on your leg warmers and acid-washed jeans, and get ready to test your 80s music knowledge with our trivia quiz!
80s Music Trivia Questions
Here are some sample trivia questions from this quiz. If you want to see all of our 80s Music trivia questions and answers, you’ll need to complete the quiz.
- What was the first music video ever played on MTV in 1981?
- What was the name of Prince’s band in the 80s?
- Who sang the hit song “Sweet Child o’ Mine” in 1987?
- Who was the lead singer of the band Wham! in the 80s?
- Who wrote the song “I Want to Know What Love Is” in 1984?
- What was Madonna’s first number one hit song in the US?
- Who was the lead singer of the band The Police in the 80s?
- Who sang the hit song “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” in 1984?
- What was the name of the album released by Michael Jackson in 1982 that became the best-selling album of all time?
- Who sang the hit song “Take on Me” in 1985?
- Who sang the hit song “Livin’ on a Prayer” in 1986?
- What was the name of the band that produced the song “Tainted Love” in 1981?
- Who was the lead singer of the band INXS in the 80s?
- What was the name of the band that produced the song “Every Breath You Take” in 1983?
- Who sang the hit song “Hungry Like the Wolf” in 1982?
- What was the name of the band that produced the song “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” in 1983?
- Who was the lead singer of the band Van Halen in the 80s?
- Who sang the hit song “Jessie’s Girl” in 1981?
- What was the name of the band that produced the song “Jump” in 1984?
- Who was the lead singer of the band AC/DC in the 80s?