Trivia Quiz on 80s Music Part 3

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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Spin back to the neon-soaked 1980s with Part 3 of our ultimate hits, albums, and icons challenge. From synth-pop earworms to rock powerhouses and blockbuster soundtracks, this round will push even the biggest 80s music buffs.

Ready to rally your crew for an upbeat 80s music showdown? This group trivia is perfect for team icebreakers, virtual happy hours, office socials, pub-quiz nights, and livestreams—play it on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, and more. Expect a fast mix of chart-toppers, supergroups, and movie soundtrack gems—ideal for mixed-ability teams. Duplicate the quiz with a single click, nominate a host, split into teams, set a timer per question, and keep score for a spirited leaderboard finish. Add theme music between rounds, award bonus points for perfect streaks, and lean into the nostalgia for maximum fun.

1. Name The 4 Members Of The Band The Travelling Wilburys (PFE)

A) George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne

B) George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne

C) Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne

D) George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan

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2. "Higher Love" Was A Hit For Which Uk Artist

A) David Bowie

B) Sting

C) Elton John

D) Steve Winwood

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3. What Was The Name Of The Supergroup That Had A Hit With "We Are The World"

A) Band Aid

B) The Traveling Wilburys

C) USA For Africa

D) The Highwaymen

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4. Who Recorded The Album "Music For The Masses"

A) New Order

B) Pet Shop Boys

C) Depeche Mode

D) The Cure

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5. Who Did Soft Cell Team Up With For "Somethings Gotten Hold Of My Heart"

A) Gene Pitney

B) Neil Sedaka

C) Elton John

D) David Bowie

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6. Phil Oakley Was The Lead Singer With Which Band

A) Duran Duran

B) The Human League

C) Spandau Ballet

D) Pet Shop Boys

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7. The Band King Sang "Love & Pride" Or "Love & Rockets"

A) Love & Rockets

B) King

C) Queen

D) Love & Pride

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8. Who Is Tommy Tutone Trying To Call When He Dials "867 5309"

A) Amy

B) Maria

C) Lisa

D) Jenny

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9. What Question Was Asked In The Title Of A Hit By Both The Eurythmics And Charles & Eddy?

A) Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

B) Would I Lie To You

C) Is This Love?

D) Who Let The Dogs Out?

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10. Who Had A Hit With Maneater In The 80's

A) Michael Jackson

B) Hall & Oates

C) George Michael

D) Prince

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11. Who Sang The Song "Danger Zone" From The Movie Top Gun

A) Huey Lewis

B) Kenny Logins

C) Daryl Hall

D) Michael Bolton

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12. Which Two Legendary Groups Were Having Fun Fun Fun Wogether In 1986

A) Queen & The Rolling Stones

B) ABBA & The Bee Gees

C) Status Quo & The Beach Boys

D) Led Zeppelin & Pink Floyd

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13. Who Was The Lead Singer Of The Group "Visage"

A) Adam Ant

B) Robert Smith

C) David Bowie

D) Steve Strange

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14. What Do The Police Tell Roxanne Not To Put On

A) The Red Light

B) A red scarf

C) Her badge

D) A red umbrella

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15. Who Had A Hit With The Song "The Tide Is High"

A) Blondie

B) The Paragons

C) The Go-Go's

D) The Beach Boys

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16. Which Band Had A Hit With Banana Republic In 1980

A) The Police

B) Duran Duran

C) The Boomtown Rats

D) Adam and the Ants

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17. Who Duetted On The 1982 Christmas Hit "Peace On Earth - Little Drummer Boy"

A) David Bowie & Bing Crosby

B) Frank Sinatra & Nat King Cole

C) Elvis Presley & Celine Dion

D) Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey

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18. Who Had A Hit With "Heaven Is A Place On Earth"

A) Whitney Houston

B) Belinda Carlisle

C) Cyndi Lauper

D) Madonna

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19. Who Sang "Hazy Shade Of Winter" From The Film "Too Low For Zero"

A) Simon & Garfunkel

B) Elton John

C) The Bangles

D) The Go-Go's

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20. Name The Two Singers Who Duetted On The Song “I Knew You Were Waiting For Me” In 1987 PFE

A) Whitney Houston & George Michael

B) Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

C) Aretha Franklin & George Michael

D) Madonna & Prince

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21. Which Band Had Hits With "Promised You A Miracle" & "Alive And Kicking"

A) Duran Duran

B) Simple Minds

C) U2

D) The Cure

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22. Who Sang "My Jamaican Guy

A) Madonna

B) Sade

C) Grace Jones

D) Whitney Houston

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23. Living On The Ceiling Was A Hit For Blancmange Or Lionel Richie

A) Lionel Richie

B) Duran Duran

C) A Flock of Seagulls

D) Blancmange

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24. What Colour Was Prince's Little Corvette

A) Blue

B) Red

C) Purple

D) Black

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25. Which Artists Was Backed By The Attractions

A) David Bowie

B) Bruce Springsteen

C) The Rolling Stones

D) Elvis Costello

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26. Which Band Performed "Oh Yeah" From The "Ferris Buellers Day Off" Soundtrack

A) A-ha

B) Kraftwerk

C) Yello

D) Depeche Mode

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27. Who Did "Phil Oakley" Team Up With For The Hit "Together In Electric Dreams"

A) David Bowie

B) Thomas Dolby

C) Brian Eno

D) Giorgio Moroder

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28. Which Band Recorded The Album "Zenyatta Mondatta"

A) U2

B) Genesis

C) The Police

D) Duran Duran

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29. Appetite For Destruction Was The Debut Album For Which Group?

A) Nirvana

B) Guns N Roses

C) Metallica

D) AC/DC

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30. Which Cover Of An 80’s Song Was A Surprising Xmas No.1 In 2003

A) Mad World / Gary Jules

B) Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley

C) Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) - Marilyn Manson

D) Africa - Toto

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31. Which Band Was Famous For "Burning Down The House"

A) The Clash

B) Queen

C) Talking Heads

D) The B-52's

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32. Whom Would You Expect To Find Being Chase Across The Moors By The Hounds Of Love

A) Kate Bush

B) Tori Amos

C) Siouxsie Sioux

D) Annie Lennox

E) PJ Harvey

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33. Name Either Of Marc Almonds 2 Groups That He Formed After The Demise Of Soft Cell

A) Marc & The Mambas

B) Marc Almond and the Velvet Sinners

C) Marc Almond and the Neon Hearts

D) Marc Almond's Glasshouse Orchestra

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34. Who Had A Hit In 1989 With "I Want It Alll"

A) Duran Duran

B) Queen

C) Bon Jovi

D) Madonna

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35. With Which Artist Is The Funk Band The New Power Generation Associated

A) Michael Jackson

B) James Brown

C) George Clinton

D) Prince

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36. Who Recorded Ther Albums "Popped In Souled Out" And "Holding Back The River"

A) UB40

B) Wet Wet Wet

C) Spandau Ballet

D) Duran Duran

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37. According To The Police "Every Little Thing She Did" Was What

A) Magic

B) Romantic

C) Dangerous

D) Iconic

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38. The Single "Heart & Soul" Was A Hit For Which Band A) T'Pau, B) Mr Mister, C) Neil Diamond

A) Def Leppard

B) T'Pau

C) Mr Mister

D) Neil Diamond

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39. In Which Decade Did Earth Wind And Fire Have Their Biggest Hit

A) The 80's Lets Groove In 1981

B) The 70s

C) The 60s

D) The 90s

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40. What Kind Of Cats Did "The Cure" Have

A) Black Cats

B) Tabby Cats

C) Love Cats

D) Killer Cats

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41. What Kind Of Shack Did The B52's Sing About

A) A Love Shack

B) A Hamburger Shack

C) A Chicken Shack

D) A Funk Shack

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42. Which Famous Female Singer Did Don Joohnson Of "Miami Vice" Later Release A Duet With

A) Madonna

B) Whitney Houston

C) Barbara Streisand

D) Cher

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43. Which Group Sang The 80's Hit "Fade To Grey"

A) Spandau Ballet

B) Visage

C) Duran Duran

D) A-ha

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44. The Living Years Was A Hit For Which Band

A) Genesis

B) Dire Straits

C) The Police

D) Mike And The Mechanics

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45. Who Had A Hit In 1988 With "Good Life"

A) Technotronic

B) Kylie Minogue

C) Inner City

D) George Michael

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46. According To Cyni Lauper What Do Girls Just Want To Do

A) Have Fun

B) Dance All Night

C) Sing a Song

D) Party All Day

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47. Who Started His Chart Career In 1983With "Black Heart" Billed As Marc And The Mambas

A) Adam Ant

B) David Bowie

C) Nick Cave

D) Marc Almond

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48. How Is The World Of Music Is "Anna Mae Bullock" Known To The World

A) Whitney Houston

B) Diana Ross

C) Tina Turner

D) Aretha Franklin

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49. "Planet Earth" Was Duran Duran's First Hit, But What Was Their First Top Ten Entry

A) Planet Earth

B) Hungry Like the Wolf

C) Girls On Film

D) Rio

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50. The Film "Chances Are" Featured A Song Called "After All" By Which Male Singer

A) Peter Cetera

B) Billy Joel

C) Lionel Richie

D) Michael Bolton

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