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1980s New Wave Trivia
1980s New Wave Trivia
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Test your knowledge on the influential music, fashion, and artists of the 1980s New Wave movement
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1
Who was the highest grossing actor of the 1980s
Tom Cruise
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Harrison Ford
Eddie Murphy
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Band known for 'Rio' and 'Hungry Like the Wolf'?
The Smiths
The Cure
Duran Duran
The Clash
3
What influenced New Wave's sound?
Country, Folk
Punk, Glam Rock
Jazz, Classical
Heavy Metal, Blues
4
What was the biggest selling toy of the 1980s?
Cabbage Patch Doll
Transformers
Rubik's Cube
Care Bears
5
In 1980s how was the average pint of Beer
£2.50
£1.80
£1.50
50p
6
Who sang 'Cars' in 1979?
Midge Ure
Howard Jones
Gary Numan
Thomas Dolby
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First music video on MTV in 1981?
Tainted Love
Video Killed the Radio Star
Don't You Want Me
Hungry Like the Wolf
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Siouxsie Sioux's New Wave influence?
Jazz improvisation
Use of Auto-Tune
Punk energy, dark sounds
Acoustic arrangements
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Which Bowie album influenced New Wave?
Diamond Dogs
Low
Let’s Dance
Young Americans
10
1981 album Human league album defining synth-pop sound?
Music for the Masses
Dare
Remain in Light
Rio
11
Kraftwerk's sound was described as:
Auto-tuned vocals
Robotic, synth-driven
Blues, folk influences
Orchestral arrangements
12
The Movement formed London's Blitz Club?
The New Romantics
Shoegaze
Goth Rock
Post-Punk
13
Song starting with 'Sometimes I Feel I've Got To Run Away' lyrics?
Tainted Love
Don't You Want Me
West End Girls
Sweet Dreams
14
What was the average UK Salary in 1980s
£15K
£5K
£25K
£10K
15
1980s New Wave fashion was:
Minimalist, muted
Grunge-inspired
Earthy tones, natural
Bold, futuristic
16
Duo known for 'West End Girls'?
Soft Cell
Tears for Fears
Yazoo
Pet Shop Boys
17
Artist NOT in New Romantic movement?
Boy George
Steve Strange
Adam Ant
Johnny Rotten
18
A-ha's synthesizer-heavy hit in 1985?
Shout
Smalltown Boy
Tainted Love
Take On Me
19
Which 2 fashion items were a HUGE trend in the 1980s?
Crocs
Skinny Jeans
Legwarmers
Shoulder Pads
20
Who released 'Sweet Dreams' New Wave classic?
Eurythmics
Pet Shop Boys
Soft Cell
Depeche Mode
21
Band known for 'Blue Monday'?
The Human League
The Cure
Tears for Fears
New Order
22
TV Channel that promoted New Wave in 1981?
BBC Four
MTV
Channel 4
VH1
23
True of False: University Education was free?
True
False
24
Which Synthesizer was widely used in New Wave?
Moog Model D
Fender Rhodes
Roland Jupiter-8
Korg MS-20
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Blondie song with hip-hop elements?
Heart of Glass
Rapture
Call Me
Dreaming
