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Ready to rock your leg warmers and tease up your hair? It’s time to test your knowledge of the decade that gave us synth-pop, power ballads, and the King of Pop himself. The Ultimate 80s Music Quiz is here to challenge even the biggest music fans with 30 questions covering everything from Livin’ on a Prayer to Sweet Child o’ Mine.
Whether you danced to Madonna at prom or discovered the 80s through your favourite retro playlist, this quiz has something for everyone. Let’s dive in and relive the magic of 80s music!
Why Take the 80s Music Quiz?
The 80s were more than a decade—they were a revolution in sound and style. From MTV debuting Video Killed the Radio Star to stadium-filling anthems by Queen and U2, this era of music remains iconic.
Taking this quiz isn’t just about testing your knowledge; it’s about celebrating the decade that gave us:
- Unforgettable Icons: Madonna, Prince, Whitney Houston, and David Bowie.
- Genre-Defining Hits: From synth-pop and new wave to glam metal and classic rock.
- Cultural Moments: Remember Live Aid? The moonwalk? The epic fashion that went along with it?
What’s in the Quiz?
This quiz brings the magic of the 80s to life with a mix of questions that will challenge your memory and keep you entertained. You’ll encounter lyric challenges that ask you to complete iconic lines, such as “She’s got eyes of the bluest skies…”, and questions about music history, like who wanted to ‘Pour Some Sugar On Me’. Test your knowledge of Billboard chart-toppers by recalling how many #1 hits Michael Jackson scored during the 80s, or prove your expertise with tricky questions about the many one-hit wonders of the 80s.
Why You’ll Love This Quiz
This isn’t just a test of your knowledge — it’s a nostalgic journey through one of music’s greatest eras. For those who lived through the 80s, it’s a chance to relive the songs that defined a generation. For newer fans, it’s an opportunity to explore the music that shaped modern pop and rock. This quiz combines interactive fun with a chance to reminisce about classic hits and learn fascinating trivia. Whether it’s for a solo challenge or a family trivia night, you’ll find yourself smiling as you uncover memories tied to these timeless tracks. And when you share your score with friends, you can bask in the glory of being crowned the ultimate 80s music guru.
Tips for Acing the Quiz
If it’s been a while since you dusted off an 80s playlist, here are some helpful tips to ace our 80s music quiz:
- Brush up on your favourite 80s playlists — Spotify and YouTube have amazing curated collections.
- Don’t forget the one-hit wonders — they’re often the trickiest questions!
- Pay attention to lyrics; many questions involve finishing a line or identifying a song from just a few words.
Get Ready To Play
Simply hit the start button below and while you are playing the quiz treat yourself to the best bangers of the 80s.
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Question of
The group UB40 had a number one hit in the 80s with what song?
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Red Red Wine
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Batdance
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Rock On
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She Drives Me Crazy
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Question of
“Who sang the song I Was Only 19 (A Walk in the Light Green)”
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Red Gum
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Red Gun
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Crowded House
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Crows
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Question of
INXS had how many Billboard Top 10 hits?
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5
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6
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7
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8
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Question of
Which was the only #1 Billboard hit for INXS?
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Need You Tonight
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Never Tear Us Apart
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Devil Inside
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New Sensation
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Question of
Finish the lyric: Hey now, hey now. Don’t dream it’s over. Hey now, hey now ___
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When the world comes in
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When the world comes to
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When the world sees clear
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When the world is done
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Question of
How many weeks in total did Michael Jackson spend at #1 on the Billboard Charts?
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27
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20
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36
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52
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Question of
Bruce Willis had a hit song in the 80’s?
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True
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False
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Question of
What was his song called?
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Respect Yourself
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Respect
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If You Don’t Respect Yourself
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Question of
The Australian pub anthem Run To Paradise was released in?
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1988
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1986
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1987
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1989
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Question of
Who spent six weeks on the charts at number one with the song ‘Call Me’?
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Blondie
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Prince
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Van Halen
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Phil Collins
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Question of
Throughout her whole career Madonna has had how many #1 Billboard hits?
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12
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8
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11
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13
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Question of
Who wanted to ‘Pour Some Sugar On Me’?
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Def Leppard
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Queen
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Bon Jovi
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Twisted Sisters
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Question of
Finish the lyrics: Just a small town girl ____
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Living in a lonely world
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Just a city boy
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Stuck in a lonely world
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Living in the big new world
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Question of
Which name is not mentioned in ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’?
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New York
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Marilyn Monroe
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Joe DiMaggio
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North Korea
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Question of
Guns N’ Roses formed in?
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California
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London
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New York
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Chicago
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Question of
What year did Toto release the still uber popular Africa
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1982
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1981
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1983
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1984
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Question of
Thriller is the biggest selling album worldwide?
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True
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False
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Question of
Bon Jovi Bed of Roses was released in the 80’s?
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False
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True
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Question of
Finish the lyric: She was a fast machine, She kept her motor clean ____
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She was the best damn woman I had ever seen
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She was the best thing woman I had ever seen
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She was the best woman I had ever seen
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Question of
Who is the first artist to sing on the charity song ‘We Are The World’?
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Lionel Richie
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Michael Jackson
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Stevie Wonder
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Paul McCarthy
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Question of
In 1983, Elton John released a popular song called ‘I’m Still ________
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Standing
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Dancing
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Crying
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Alive
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Question of
Michael Jackson’s best selling #1 song in the 80s was?
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Billie Jean
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Thriller
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Beat It
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Smooth Criminal
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Question of
The names of the brothers in Crowded House are?
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Neil & Tim
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Neil & Tom
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Nigel & Tim
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Nigel & Tom
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Question of
Who sang the pop song ‘Open Your Heart’?
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Madonna
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Debbie Gibson
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Tiffany
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Whitney Houston
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Question of
According to Official Charts, what was Madonna’s biggest selling single?
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Into The Groove
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Holiday
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Like A Virgin
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Papa Don’t Preach
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Question of
Who was the lead singer of Icehouse
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Iva Davies
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Ivan Davies
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Ian Davies
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Eric Davies
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Question of
Who sang the 1985 hit ‘Shout’?
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Tears For Fears
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Dire Straits
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Falco
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Whitney Houston
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Question of
Finish the lyric: Take me down to the paradise city ______
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Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty
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Where the grass is green and the city is pretty
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Where the girls are pretty and the grass is green
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Where the sky is blue and the girls are pretty
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Question of
Who had the last #1 hit in the 80’s?
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Phil Collins
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Billy Joel
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Michael Jackson
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Paula Abdul
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Question of
What was that last #1 song in the 80’s called?
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Another Day In Paradise
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Easy Lover
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Two Hearts
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In The Air Tonight
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