1980's Music

Question 1

What was released on cable television in 1980 that gave people access to tons of music videos?

Accepted Answer

MTV

Question 2

Time to test your music knowledge: Who sings this song?

Accepted Answer

U2

Question 3

What genres emerged for the first time in the 1980's?

Accepted Answer

Rap/ Hip-Hop, New Wave, Synthpop

Question 4

What Heavy Metal band came out with the song called "Back in Black"?

Accepted Answer

AC/DC

Question 5

He was The Eagles singer but became a solo artist after The Eagles break up in 1980.

Accepted Answer

Don Henley

Question 6

Who is the most awarded female artist of all time by Guinness World Records?

Accepted Answer

Whitney Houston

Question 7

Which song is this?

Accepted Answer

Bust a Move

Question 8

What was a 24/7 marketing tool that brought new bands and music styles into the mainstream?

Accepted Answer

Music Videos

Question 9

Which Glam Metal band wrote this song "Sweet Child O' Mine"?

Accepted Answer

Guns n' Roses

Question 10

What famous musician was shot in 1980?

Accepted Answer

Jimi Hendrix from The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Question 11

What music artist sings this song "Hit Me With Your Best Shot"?

Accepted Answer

Pat Benatar

Question 12

What song is this?

Accepted Answer

Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

Question 13

She sang "Bad Reputation" and was the female artist of Punk Rock in the 80's.

Accepted Answer

Joan Jett

Question 14

What superstar solo artist wrote this song, "In the Air Tonight"?

Accepted Answer

Phil Collins

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