1980s Review!

Question 1

He&#x27;s the Academy-award winning composer of film music like Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and Jaws, and Olympic themes.

Accepted Answer

John Williams

Question 2

She had the most #1 songs during the 80s with hits like "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" and "I Will Always Love You"

Accepted Answer

Whitney Houston

Question 3

This TV station debuted in 1981 to promote new music to teenagers by showing music videos in shows hosted by veejays:

Accepted Answer

MTV

Question 4

This genre was a more mellow version of punk and introduced synthesizers in groups like Culture Club and The Cars:

Accepted Answer

New Wave

Question 5

What was the name of the wall that divided East and West Germany and came down in 1989 to reunite Germany?

Accepted Answer

The Berlin Wall

Question 6

This former Cubs announcer and Hollywood actor became President in 81 and survived an assassination attempt months later

Accepted Answer

Ronald Reagan

Question 7

Who is "The Boss" who still performs hits like "Born in the USA" and "Dancin&#x27; in the Dark" with his E-Street Band?

Accepted Answer

Bruce Springsteen

Question 8

This trio brought hip-hop to the mainstream with their collaboration with Aerosmith on "Walk This Way" and "It&#x27;s Tricky"

Accepted Answer

Run-DMC

Question 9

This jazz trumpeter is co-founded Jazz at Lincoln Center and was the first to win a Pulitzer Prize for his music:

Accepted Answer

Wynton Marsalis

Question 10

This virtuosic guitar player and pop star from Minneapolis sang hits like "Purple Rain" and "Let&#x27;s Go Crazy":

Accepted Answer

Prince

Question 11

Who is the Queen of Pop and fashion icon who sang hits like "Material Girl" and starred in the musical film "Evita?"

Accepted Answer

Madonna

Question 12

After World War II, tension between the U.S. and the (Soviet Union) Russia ran high until 1985. This "war" was called:

Accepted Answer

The Cold War

Question 13

Who is the King of Pop, creator of the moonwalk, and singer of "Thriller," "Billie Jean," and "Beat It?"

Accepted Answer

Michael Jackson

Question 14

He&#x27;s written some of the most famous musicals including "Phantom of the Opera," "Les Miserables," and "Evita:"

Accepted Answer

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Question 15

She&#x27;s the Queen of Country with 32 #1 songs including "Fancy" and "Every Other Weekend" (with Kenny Chesney):

Accepted Answer

Reba McEntire

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