Get ready to rock and roll down memory lane as we delve into the gnarly world of 80s music! It’s time to test your knowledge and see if you’re a true music guru or just a wannabe air guitarist. We’ve got the grooviest questions and the raddest answers that will make your hairspray stand on end!
But hey, don’t go running to your Walkman just yet! Remember, this quiz is all about fun and laughter, so put on your neon leg warmers and prepare for a blast from the past. We’re taking you back to a time when mixtapes ruled, MTV was music heaven, and shoulder pads were bigger than your hair!
Now, it’s time to press play and crank up the nostalgia. Are you ready to dance like it’s 1989? Let’s go!
1. Who was the first female artist to achieve a UK number one with a self-written song in the 1980s?
2. Which iconic 80s band had the biggest-selling 12″ single of all time in the UK?
3. What unique feature did the album “Brothers in Arms” by Dire Straits have in the 80s?
4. What was the most expensive music video produced in the 80s?
5. Which 80s pop star famously changed his name to a symbol?
6. What weird item did fans send to The Police following the release of their hit “Every Breath You Take”?
7. Who was the first country artist to win a Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in the 80s?
8. Which 80s band holds the record for the most Top 40 hits without a Number 1 in the UK?
9. What fascinating fact is associated with Queen’s iconic “Bohemian Rhapsody” video in the 80s?
10. Which 80s band was originally named “On a Friday” because that’s when they practiced?
11. Who was the first rapper to win a Grammy in the 80s?
12. Which 80s band had the unique distinction of having all its members do lead vocals on different songs?
13. What was the biggest selling album globally in the 1980s?
14. Which artist had the most Billboard Hot 100 Number 1 hits in the 80s?
15. What bizarre marketing strategy did the band KISS employ in the 80s?
16. Who was the first artist to use the ‘gated reverb’ drum sound, which became an iconic 80s music feature?
17. What fascinating fact surrounds the song “Every Breath You Take” by The Police?
18. Which 80s song holds the record for the longest time at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100?
19. Which artist was known for his distinctive one-gloved look in the 80s?
20. Who was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the 80s?
21. Which 80s band was known for their distinctive make-up and theatrical performances?
22. What unique characteristic did the album “Back in Black” by AC/DC have in the 80s?
23. Who was the first artist to be played on MTV in the 80s?
24. What fascinating fact is associated with the song “Sweet Child o’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses?
25. Which 80s artist is known for his unique guitar-playing technique called two-handed tapping?
26. What weird fact is associated with Ozzy Osbourne’s concert in the 80s?
27. Which 80s band holds the record for the most concerts performed in a single year?
28. Which 80s song has been covered the most times by different artists?
29. Which iconic 80s musician was known for his flamboyant stage presence and androgynous image?
30. Who was the first artists nominated to win the MTV Video Vanguard Award in the 80s?
31. Which 80s artist was the first to receive a RIAA Diamond certification for an album?
32. What unusual fact is associated with the song “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes?
33. Which 80s band had the biggest-selling debut album of all time?
34. Who was the first African American woman to win the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video?
35. What fascinating fact is associated with the song “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey?
36. What bizarre event took place during a 1982 Ozzy Osbourne concert in Des Moines, Iowa?
37. Which 80s artist holds the record for the most singles entered into the UK chart in one year?
38. What unique feature did the song “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” by Band Aid have in the 80s?
39. Which 80s artist was known for his distinctive dance move called the Moonwalk?
40. Who was the first band to perform live on all seven continents?
41. Who was the first artist to release a CD-only album in the 80s?
42. Which 80s band was known for their distinctive fashion sense, particularly their big hair?
43. What fascinating fact is associated with the song “When Doves Cry” by Prince?
44. What unique distinction does the album “Thriller” by Michael Jackson have?
45. Which 80s artist is known for their unique ‘slap bass’ technique?
46. What bizarre stage prop was used by Alice Cooper in the 80s?
47. Who was the first artist to perform at the Live Aid concert in 1985?
48. What fascinating fact is associated with the album “Slippery When Wet” by Bon Jovi?
49. Which 80s artist was known for her cone-shaped bras?
50. Who was the first female artist to have an album debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in the 80s?
51. What was unique about the recording of the song “In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins?
52. Which 80s band was known for their use of the synthesizer?
53. Who was the first artist to benefit from the “MTV effect” where airplay on MTV greatly boosted their record sales?
54. What fascinating fact is associated with the song “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor?
55. Which 80s band was known for their use of elaborate pyrotechnic displays in their concerts?
56. What bizarre fashion trend was popularized by Madonna in the 80s?
57. Who was the first artist to have seven songs from one album hit the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100?
58. Which 80s song is known for its iconic five-note keyboard riff?
59. Which 80s artist was known for his unique “duck walk” stage move?
60. Who was the first country artist to have a crossover pop hit in the 80s?
61. What unique recording technique was used in the song “Tom’s Diner” by Suzanne Vega?
62. Which 80s band was known for their use of the ‘gated reverb’ drum sound, which became iconic in the decade?
63. Who was the first artist to use a ‘talk box’ in an 80s hit song?
64. What fascinating fact is associated with the song “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper?
65. What unique distinction does the album “Like a Virgin” by Madonna have?
66. What bizarre item did fans often throw at Tom Jones during concerts in the 80s?
67. Who was the first artist to have a top 40 hit in the UK in every year of the 80s?
68. What unique feature did the song “One Night in Bangkok” by Murray Head have in the 80s?
69. Which 80s artist was known for his flamboyant and outrageous costumes?
70. Who was the first artist to win the Grammy for Best Rap Performance in the 80s?
71. What unique distinction does the album “Hysteria” by Def Leppard have?
72. Which 80s band was known for their use of double neck guitars?
73. Who was the first artist to have a music video banned by MTV in the 80s?
74. What fascinating fact is associated with the song “Every Breath You Take” by The Police?
75. What unique feature did the song “Papa Don’t Preach” by Madonna have in the 80s?
76. What bizarre event took place during a 1983 Black Sabbath concert?
77. Who was the first female artist to have four No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 from a debut album in the 80s?
78. Which 80s song was famously featured in the film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”?
79. Which 80s artist was known for her unique ‘punk’ fashion style?
80. Who was the first artist to have a No. 1 album and a No. 1 film at the same time in the 80s?
81. What unique distinction does the song “Sweet Child o’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses have?
82. Which 80s band was known for their innovative use of music videos, blending animation and live-action?
83. Who was the first artist to use a drum machine in an 80s hit song?
84. What fascinating fact is associated with the song “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson?
85. What unique feature did the album “Back in Black” by AC/DC have in the 80s?
86. What bizarre event took place during the recording of the song “We Are the World”?
87. Who was the first artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame while still actively recording and performing new music?
88. Which 80s song is known for its iconic saxophone riff?
89. Which 80s artist was known for his unique ‘robot’ dance move?
90. Who was the first rap group to have a No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 in the 80s?
91. What unique distinction does the song “I Want to Know What Love Is” by Foreigner have?
92. Which 80s band was known for their innovative use of the Fairlight CMI synthesizer?
93. Who was the first artist to use Auto-Tune in an 80s hit song?
94. What fascinating fact is associated with the song “Like a Virgin” by Madonna?
95. What unique feature did the song “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey have in the 80s?
96. What bizarre event took place during a 1982 Ozzy Osbourne concert?
97. Who was the first artist to win the MTV Video Vanguard Award in the 80s?
98. Which 80s song is known for its iconic guitar riff?
99. Which 80s artist was known for her unique ‘androgynous’ look?
100. Who was the first artist to have a music video in 3D in the 80s?
101. What unique distinction does the song “Endless Love” by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie have?
102. Which 80s band was known for their innovative use of the Chapman Stick, a unique guitar-like instrument?
103. Who was the first artist to use a wireless microphone in an 80s concert?
104. What fascinating fact is associated with the song “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler?
105. What unique feature did the song “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” by Band Aid have in the 80s?
106. What bizarre event took place during the recording of the album “The River” by Bruce Springsteen?
107. Who was the first artist to win the Grammy for Best New Artist in the 80s?
108. Which 80s song is known for its iconic a cappella opening?
109. Which 80s artist was known for her unique ‘rockabilly’ look?
110. Who was the first artist to have a music video in 4D in the 80s?
111. What unique distinction does the song “Physical” by Olivia Newton-John have?
112. Which 80s band was known for their innovative use of the theremin, an electronic musical instrument?
113. Who was the first artist to use a keytar in an 80s hit song?
114. What fascinating fact is associated with the song “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor?
115. What unique distinction does the song “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi have?
116. What bizarre event took place during the recording of the album “Let It Be” by The Replacements?
117. Who was the first artist to win the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in the 80s?
118. Which 80s song is known for its iconic piano intro?
119. Which 80s artist was known for her unique ‘goth’ look?
120. Who was the first artist to have a music video that included CGI in the 80s?
121. What unique distinction does the song “Every Breath You Take” by The Police have?
122. Which 80s band was known for their innovative use of the harmonica?
123. Who was the first artist to use a talk box in an 80s hit song?
124. What fascinating fact is associated with the song “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper?
125. What unique feature did the album “Rumours” by Fleetwood Mac have in the 80s?
126. What bizarre event took place during the recording of the album “Back in Black” by AC/DC?
127. Who was the first artist to win the Brit Award for Best British Album in the 80s?
128. Which 80s song is known for its iconic synthesizer riff?
129. Which 80s artist was known for her unique ‘punk’ look?
130. Who was the first artist to have a music video that included a storyline in the 80s?
Final Words
And there you have it, folks! You’ve completed The Totally Rad 80s Music Quiz! We hope you had a blast and your love for 80s tunes is now stronger than ever. But hold on, don’t hit the eject button just yet!
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