1980s Music and Events Quiz

What year did MTV launch?

• 1979

• 1980

• 1981

• 1985

Who was known as the “King of Pop”?

• Prince

• Michael Jackson

• George Michael

• Lionel Richie

Madonna’s 1989 hit was…

• Like a Prayer

• Vogue

• Material Girl

• Lucky Star

Back in Black was performed by which band?

• Bon Jovi

• AC/DC

• Guns N’ Roses

• Def Leppard

Public Enemy’s Fight the Power is considered…

• Pop

• Rock

• Hip-Hop

• Soul

Which charity event united stars in 1985?

• Woodstock

• Farm Aid

• Live Aid

• Bonnaroo

Who sang Time After Time?

• Whitney Houston

• Cyndi Lauper

• Pat Benatar

• Madonna

Which genre did Metallica pioneer in the 80s?

• Thrash Metal

• Disco

• Pop Rock

• Funk

Who was famous for the song Careless Whisper?

• George Michael

• Elton John

• Billy Joel

• Lionel Richie

Which song by a-ha became famous for its video?

• Jump

• Don’t You Forget About Me

• Take On Me

• Sweet Dreams