Bodaciously Tubular 80s Music Trivia
How much do you know about music from the 1980s? Let's "Walk Like an Egyptian" back to the penultimate decade of the 20th Century and see how many of these 20 questions you can answer correctly. And don't stress out if you get one wrong. Just take a chill pill and try the next one. Then see how you rank...
Answer 15-20 correctly: 80s Music King or Queen
10-14: You still know your stuff
5-9: Hey, it was a long time ago
0-4: Maybe 80s music just isn't your thing?
Q: Who Sang "Walk Like An Egyptian"?
We mentioned it in the intro. So, might as well start there.
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A: The Bangles
"Walk Like an Egyptian" was the all-female band's first number one single.
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Q: What Item Is Tucked Into Bruce Springsteen's Back Pocket On The Born In The U.S.A. Album Cover?
The item has become somewhat of a Mandela effect—with many people misremembering what is actually in his pocket.
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A: A Red Baseball Cap
Not a bandana, as many people claim they remember it being.
Q: What Was The First Ever Music Video Played On MTV?
It aired at 12:01 am on August 1, 1981.
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A: "Video Killed The Radio Star"
It was the debut single by The Buggles—released in 1979
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Q: Which Of These Songs Spent The Most Weeks At Number One On The Hot 100 In The 80s?
1: "Every Breath You Take" (The Police)
2: "Billie Jean" (Michael Jackson)
3: "Physical" (Olivia Newton-John)
4: "We Are the World" (USA for Africa)
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A: "Physical",Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John's hit spent 10 weeks in the top spot.
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Q: "Back In Black" Was AC/DC's First Album To Feature Brian Johnson As Lead Singer
True or False?
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A: True
Their previous lead singer, Bon Scott, had passed away in February 1980.
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Q: Who Wrote Kenny Rogers' 1980 Number One Hit Song, "Lady"?
The song charted on all four of Billboard's singles charts: Country, Hot 100, Adult Contemporary, and Hot Soul Singles. It was the first 80s song to do so.
A: Lionel Richie
Richie also produced the song for Rogers.
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Q: Mike Rutherford Formed The Band Mike And The Mechanics In 1985 While On Hiatus From What Band?
Initially formed as a side project, the band would remain active for decades.
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A: Genesis
Rutherford was a co-founder of Genesis.
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Q: The Highwaymen Was A Country Supergroup Formed In the 80s With Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, And Which Other Singer?
1: Kenny rogers
2: Glen Campbell
3: George Strait
4: Kris Kristofferson
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A: Kris Kristofferson
The band's first album, Highwayman (1985) hit number one on the country charts.
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Q: Who Was The Other Member Of Wham! (Besides George Michael)?
The British pop duo formed in 1981.
A: Andrew Ridgeley
The guys met at Bushey Meads School in Bushey, near the town of Watford in Hertfordshire.
Q: What Was The Second Album Michael Jackson Put Out In The 80s?
Everyone knows "Thriller". But do you remember the other one that the King of Pop released that decade?
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A: "Bad" (1987)
It was Jackson's 7th studio album and it set a record with five singles that hit number one (Katy Perry tied the record in 2010 with "Teenage Dream").
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Q: This 80s Music Star Was The First Solo Artist To Have Four Number One Singles From A Debut Album
1: Boy George
2: Paula Abdul
3: Madonna
4: Whitney Houston
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A: Paula Abdul
Forever Your Girl's four number one hits: "Straight Up", "Forever Your Girl", "Cold Hearted", and "Opposites Attract".
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Q: Who Was The Lead Singer For The Band INXS?
The Aussie band was formed in 1977 as the Farriss Brothers.
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A: Michael Hutchence
He was the band's lead singer until his sad passing in 1997.
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Q: What Was The Best-Selling Female Album Of The 1980s?
This artist actually had two of the best-selling albums of the decade.
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A: "True Blue", Madonna (1986)
Her 1984 album Like A Virgin, was also a huge seller.
Q: In 1980, Robin Williams Was Nominated For A Grammy Award For "Best New Artist"
True or False?
A: True
Rickie Lee Jones won that year.
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Q: What Canadian Singer Had A Top 10 Hit In 1984 With "Sunglasses At Night"?
Released on January 21, 1984—the song was the first single from his debut album.
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A: Corey Hart
The track rose up to number seven on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Q: What Band Had A Hot 100 Number One Hit With The Song, "Everybody Wants To Rule The World"?
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" debuted at number 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March of 1985.
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A: Tears For Fears
In June of 1985, it finally hit number one.
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Q: Which Song Was TOTO's Only Number One Hit?
1: "Rosanna"
2: "Africa"
A: "Africa"
Although "Rosanna" did win a Grammy for Record of the Year.
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Q: Name The Three Members Of The Beastie Boys
The group formed in 1981.
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A: Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz, Adam "MCA" Yauch, And Michael "Mike D" Diamond
The group had seven platinum-selling albums from 1986 to 2004.
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Q: At The 1989 Grammy Awards, What Song Won Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year, And Best Male Pop Vocal Performance?
1: "Don't Worry, Be Happy" (Bobby McFerrin)
2: "Faith" (George Michael)
3: "Fast Car" (Tracy Chapman)
4: "Giving You the Best That I Got" (Anita Baker)
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A: "Don't Worry, Be Happy" (Bobby McFerrin)
It was the first a cappella song to reach number one on the Hot 100.
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Q: What Artist Released An Album Titled "Reg Strikes Back" In 1988?
The album was certified gold and rose as high as number 16 on the Billboard 200.
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A: Elton John
The title refers to John's birth name, Reginald Dwight.
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