Ready to synthesize some fun facts with a side of cheese? Are you all charged up to have a blast from the past? This synthpop quiz is going to take you back to the 80s faster than a DeLorean. We’ve got 80 questions that will test your knowledge of this momentous music era. So turn up the volume, get your radiant neon leggings on, and prepare to say A-Ha! for each answer you get right. Let’s see if you’ve got the Numan-touch. And remember, there are no Tears for Fears here – it’s only a quiz. Now, let the synth-sational games begin!
1. Who is considered the pioneer of synthpop music?
2. What year marked the start of the synthpop era?
3. Which synthpop band sang “Just Can’t Get Enough”?
4. What’s the title of Gary Numan’s most famous synthpop single?
5. Which band is known for merging synthpop with reggae?
6. What is the primary instrument used in synthpop music?
7. Who released the hit album “Dare” in 1981?
8. What is the full name of the vocalist for the synthpop band Erasure?
9. Which synthpop band had a hit with the song “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)”?
10. What was the title of A-ha’s debut album that included the hit “Take On Me”?
11. What was the name of the synthesizer developed by Robert Moog which became popular in synthpop music?
12. Which American synthpop band is known for their hit “Don’t You Want Me”?
13. Who is the lead singer of synthpop band Ultravox?
14. Which Pet Shop Boys album includes the hit “West End Girls”?
15. Who sang the 1984 synthpop hit “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)”?
16. What’s the title of Soft Cell’s biggest hit?
17. Which synthpop group is known for their hit “Blue Monday”?
18. What was the unique feature of the “Fairlight CMI” synthesizer that made it popular in the 1980s?
19. Who is the lead singer of the synthpop band OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark)?
20. What’s the title of Duran Duran’s first number one hit?
21. What city is the synthpop band Kraftwerk from?
22. Who is the vocalist for the synthpop band Yazoo?
23. Which synthpop artist made the album “Replicas”?
24. Which synthpop band is known for the hit song “Always Something There to Remind Me”?
25. What is the name of the synthpop band that Howard Jones founded?
26. Who is the lead vocalist for the synthpop group The Thompson Twins?
27. Which synthpop band released the album “Actually” in 1987?
28. Who was the producer for the synthpop band Depeche Mode’s album “Speak & Spell”?
29. What is the most successful single of the synthpop band A Flock of Seagulls?
30. What is the full name of the frontman for the synthpop band Talk Talk?
31. Which band is known for their synthpop hit “Bizarre Love Triangle”?
32. Who is the original founder of the synthpop band Bronski Beat?
33. Which synthpop band’s biggest hit is “True Faith”?
34. Who was the vocalist for the synthpop band Visage?
35. Which synthpop band’s 1984 hit song was “The Reflex”?
36. What’s the title of Thomas Dolby’s debut album?
37. Who was the lead singer of the synthpop band Japan?
38. Which synthpop band released the popular song “Synthicide”?
39. Who is the lead singer of the synthpop band The Cars?
40. Which song by Depeche Mode is often considered the first synthpop ballad?
41. What’s the name of the album by Erasure that includes the hit “A Little Respect”?
42. Who is the female vocalist for the synthpop band Berlin?
43. What is Gazebo’s most famous single?
44. Which synthpop band released the hit song “Fade to Grey”?
45. What are the names of the two members of the synthpop duo Tears for Fears?
46. Who is the lead vocalist of the synthpop band The Buggles?
47. Which song did the synthpop band ABC release in 1982 that became a worldwide hit?
48. Which synthpop band released the song “Pop Muzik”?
49. Who is the co-founder and lead vocalist of the synthpop band Spandau Ballet?
50. What is the name of the synthpop band that Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe formed?
51. What is the full name of the frontman for the synthpop band Blancmange?
52. Who sang the 1983 synthpop hit “Electric Avenue”?
53. What is the most well-known single from the synthpop band Men Without Hats?
54. Who was the vocalist for the synthpop band Propaganda?
55. What is the most successful single from synthpop band Yazoo?
56. Who is the lead vocalist for the synthpop band The Human League?
57. What is the title of the seminal album by Kraftwerk that helped define the synthpop sound?
58. Which synthpop band released the album “Voices Carry” in 1985?
59. What is the full name of the lead vocalist for the synthpop band Alphaville?
60. Who is the lead singer of the synthpop band Heaven 17?
61. Who is the vocalist for the synthpop band Simple Minds?
62. What was the name of the synthpop band formed by Vince Clarke after leaving Depeche Mode?
63. Which synthpop band is known for their hit “Living in a Box”?
64. Who is the vocalist for the synthpop band Soft Cell?
65. Which synthpop band released the song “Being Boiled”?
66. Who is the lead singer of the synthpop band Ultravox?
67. Which synthpop band released the album “Actually” in 1987?
68. What was the most successful single released by synthpop band Thompson Twins?
69. Who is the lead singer of the synthpop band A Flock of Seagulls?
70. What was the name of the synthpop duo consisting of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe?
71. Who is the lead vocalist for the synthpop band Bronski Beat?
72. Who is the vocalist for the synthpop band The Cars?
73. Which synthpop band released the album “The Luxury Gap” in 1983?
74. Who is the lead singer of the synthpop band Men Without Hats?
75. What is the title of the 1980 album by synthpop band OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark)?
76. Which synthpop band is known for their hit song “Obsession”?
77. What is the name of the synthpop band founded by Howard Jones?
78. Who was the lead singer of the synthpop band Japan?
79. Who is the lead singer of the synthpop band The Buggles?
80. What was the name of the synthpop duo consisting of Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke?
Final Words
Wow, what a Pet Shop joy ride that was! You’ve synth-ly impressed us with your knowledge, and we hope you had as much fun as we did! And remember—the synthpop era may be over, but Trivia Bliss’s quizzes are always here, ready to take you on a digital tour of various interesting topics, including quizzes on new wave, ’80s music, glam rock, ska, punk rock, indie rock, grunge, folk music, emo music, prog rock, and more. Don’t you forget about us, and be sure to check out our other mind-tickling trivia quizzes. Keep the trivia rhythm alive and see you on the next quiz!
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