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![What can't U2 do "with or without you"?]()
1. What can't U2 do "with or without you"?
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![To be "rickrolled" is a meme that refers to what 1980s video?]()
2. To be "rickrolled" is a meme that refers to what 1980s video?
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3. How many weeks did “Thriller” spend on the US Billboard 100 Chart at No. 1?
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4. Who suggested that Queen make “Another One Bites the Dust” a single?
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![Who performed the song that plays during the end credits of "The Breakfast Club"?]()
5. Who performed the song that plays during the end credits of "The Breakfast Club"?
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![The duo Eurythmics comprised of David A. Stewart and _________.]()
6. The duo Eurythmics comprised of David A. Stewart and _________.
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![What solar phenomenon is Bonnie Tyler singing about and demonstrating here?]()
7. What solar phenomenon is Bonnie Tyler singing about and demonstrating here?
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![The "Top Gun" theme performed by Kenny Loggins describes what type of path to the "Danger Zone"?]()
8. The "Top Gun" theme performed by Kenny Loggins describes what type of path to the "Danger Zone"?
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9. Blondie broke up after which album?
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10. What was the name of Whitney Houston’s 1985 debut album?
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11. Michael Jackson won a Best Video Grammy for the music video for “Thriller.”
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!["I Love Rock 'N' Roll" was released in 1982 by:]()
12. "I Love Rock 'N' Roll" was released in 1982 by:
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![What song did Lionel Richie write to help raise money for famine relief in Africa?]()
13. What song did Lionel Richie write to help raise money for famine relief in Africa?
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14. What is the basis of Queen’s famous crest?
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![Name the band seen with their signature headgear here.]()
15. Name the band seen with their signature headgear here.
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![Which of these awards did Stevie Wonder's "I Just Called to Say I Love You" win?]()
16. Which of these awards did Stevie Wonder's "I Just Called to Say I Love You" win?
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![The Survivor 1982 hit was called "The ______ of the Tiger".]()
17. The Survivor 1982 hit was called "The ______ of the Tiger".
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![Tina Turner won a Grammy in 1985 in which category?]()
18. Tina Turner won a Grammy in 1985 in which category?
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![In 1982, Duran Duran was "Hungry Like The"...what?]()
19. In 1982, Duran Duran was "Hungry Like The"...what?
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![Bon Jovi's "Livin' On A Prayer" was from their album Slippery When Wet.]()
20. Bon Jovi's "Livin' On A Prayer" was from their album Slippery When Wet.
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![New Order's 1983 hit was called:]()
21. New Order's 1983 hit was called:
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![Rick James's track "Super Freak" was sampled in which '90s song?]()
22. Rick James's track "Super Freak" was sampled in which '90s song?
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23. Debbie Harry of Blondie released a solo album during a band hiatus in which year?
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24. Madonna’s performance of “Like a Virgin" at the MTV music awards drew controversy because she wore a __________.
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![What was Madonna’s first song to hit the dance charts?]()
25. What was Madonna’s first song to hit the dance charts?
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![Name this 1980s band.]()
26. Name this 1980s band.
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![Name the group shown.]()
27. Name the group shown.
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![Who sang the theme for the 1984 film "Footloose"?]()
28. Who sang the theme for the 1984 film "Footloose"?
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![MTV launched in which year?]()
29. MTV launched in which year?
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![Name the theme song for the 1985 movie shown above.]()
30. Name the theme song for the 1985 movie shown above.
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![Name the song being performed by Salt-N-Pepa here.]()
31. Name the song being performed by Salt-N-Pepa here.
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![The '80s band Berlin is from:]()
32. The '80s band Berlin is from:
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33. David Bowie supposedly stored _______ in his fridge.
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34. Who did George Michael duet with for the song “I Knew You Were Waiting?”
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![Who sang "Walk Like An Egyptian"?]()
35. Who sang "Walk Like An Egyptian"?
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36. Queen’s collaboration with Phil Collins on “Under Pressure” was completely unplanned.
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37. What was the name of Lauper’s debut solo album?
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38. Prince is responsible for the “Parental Advisory” stickers on albums.
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39. What was the name of George Michael’s first solo album?
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![In this video, George Michael was half of what music duo?]()
40. In this video, George Michael was half of what music duo?
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41. Prince starred in the movie ______.
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![Name this metal band from Britain.]()
42. Name this metal band from Britain.
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![What song is playing during this scene from "Dirty Dancing"?]()
43. What song is playing during this scene from "Dirty Dancing"?
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![The song "Tainted Love" was written by the duo Soft Cell.]()
44. The song "Tainted Love" was written by the duo Soft Cell.
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45. The Police’s third album, titled Zenyatta Mondatta, means ________.
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![Which controversial Olivia Newton-John video featured scantily-clad men?]()
46. Which controversial Olivia Newton-John video featured scantily-clad men?
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![How many US #1 hits did Michael Jackson have in the 1980s?]()
47. How many US #1 hits did Michael Jackson have in the 1980s?
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48. Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” is a cover.
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49. Which member of the The Police has been described as, “not a team player"?
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![This band, formed in 1981, is one of the most commercially successful bands of all time.]()
50. This band, formed in 1981, is one of the most commercially successful bands of all time.
Some things may be better off being left in the '80s—giant shoulder pads, legwarmers, From Madonna to Prince, Michael Jackson to Cyndi Lauper, some of the most seminal artists and songs came from this glorious musical decade. How much do you actually remember about the people behind the hits, though? It’s time to test your knowledge of these beloved icons with our ‘80s music trivia. Read more