The 80s Music Quiz

1 – What was the best selling UK single of the year 1980?

• Funky Town by Lipps Inc.
• Don't Stand So Close to Me by The Police
• Call Me by Blondie
• Another Brick in the Wall by Pink Floyd

2 – What is the name of the British Pop group which is also an alcoholic drink?

• Blur
• Pulp

• Spice
• Wham!

3 – Who released “Come on Eileen” in 1982?

• Dexys Midnight Runners
• The Beatles
• Duran Duran
• Wham!
• Culture Club

Which group won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1990, only to have it revoked later when it was revealed that they did not sing on their records?

• New Kids on the Block
• TLC
• Hootie and the Blowfish
• Milli Vanilli

1. Which band had a hit with 'Don't You Want Me' in 1981?

• Depeche Mode
• The Cure
• Duran Duran
• The Human League

Which rock band reunited for a historic performance at Live Aid in 1985?

• The Beatles
• Nirvana
• The Rolling Stones
• Queen

Which experimental rock band released the album "Remain in Light" in 1980, featuring the single "Once in a Lifetime"?

• The Velvet Underground
• The Doors
• Pink Floyd
• Talking Heads

Which American singer-songwriter released the album "Graceland" in 1986, incorporating elements of African music and featuring the hit single "You Can Call Me Al"?

• Bob Dylan
• Bruce Springsteen
• Paul Simon
• James Taylor

Who composed the instrumental theme song for the film "Chariots of Fire," which became a major hit in 1981?

• Vangelis
• Hans Zimmer
• John Williams
• Ennio Morricone

1. What colour is the “____ rain” by Prince?

• purple
• red
• green
• blue