80's Music Trivia

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Test your knowledge on iconic songs, artists, and trends from the vibrant era of 1980s music

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1
Who was known as the 'Queen of Pop'?
Cyndi Lauper
Janet Jackson
Whitney Houston
Madonna
2
Which song was a hit for Cyndi Lauper?
Like a Prayer
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Total Eclipse of the Heart
I Will Always Love You
3
Which 80's song is about a 'Material Girl'?
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Like a Prayer
Material Girl
4
Who performed 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody'?
Whitney Houston
Diana Ross
Cyndi Lauper
Tina Turner
5
Which instrument was key in 80's music?
Piano
Guitar
Synthesizer
Drums
6
What was a popular fashion trend in the 80's?
Cargo shorts
Skinny jeans
Flannel shirts
Neon colors
7
Which band sang 'Sweet Child O' Mine'?
Def Leppard
Bon Jovi
Aerosmith
Guns N' Roses
8
True or false: The 80's saw the rise of boy bands
True
False
9
Which artist is known for 'Purple Rain'?
Billy Joel
George Michael
Michael Jackson
Prince
10
Which song features the lyrics 'Don't stop believin''?
Eye of the Tiger
Livin' on a Prayer
Sweet Child O' Mine
Don't Stop Believin'
11
Which movie featured the song 'Eye of the Tiger'?
The Breakfast Club
Dirty Dancing
Rocky III
Footloose
12
Which song was a hit for Whitney Houston?
Material Girl
I Will Always Love You
Like a Prayer
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
13
What genre was popular in the 80's?
Heavy metal
Jazz
Grunge
Synth-pop
14
Who was the lead singer of Queen?
Elton John
Freddie Mercury
David Bowie
Robert Plant
15
What was the name of the 80's pop group ABBA's last album?
Arrival
Waterloo
The Visitors
Super Trouper
16
What was a popular dance style in the 80's?
Salsa
Breakdancing
Tango
Ballet
17
Which artist sang 'Thriller'?
Prince
Michael Jackson
Madonna
Bruce Springsteen
18
True or false: MTV launched in the 1980s
False
True

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