80's Music Quiz

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Question 1 of 25

Which band released the hit song "Livin' on a Prayer" in the 80s?

A

Bon Jovi

B

Def Leppard

C

Aerosmith

D

Journey

Question 2 of 25

Who sang the famous power ballad "I Want to Know What Love Is"?

A

Foreigner

B

REO Speedwagon

C

Chicago

D

Toto

Question 3 of 25

Which artist released the album "Bad" in the 80s?

A

Prince

B

Michael Jackson

C

Madonna

D

David Bowie

Question 4 of 25

Who recorded the song "Sweet Child o' Mine"?

A

Guns N' Roses

B

AC/DC

C

Metallica

D

Van Halen

Question 5 of 25

Which British band had a hit with the song "Don't You (Forget About Me)"?

A

Duran Duran

B

The Police

C

Simple Minds

D

The Cure

Question 6 of 25

Who is the lead singer of the band U2?

A

Bono

B

Sting

C

Freddie Mercury

D

Mick Jagger

Question 7 of 25

Which artist sang the hit song "Like a Virgin"?

A

Madonna

B

Cyndi Lauper

C

Whitney Houston

D

Tina Turner

Question 8 of 25

Who recorded the song "Billie Jean"?

A

Prince

B

Michael Jackson

C

George Michael

D

David Bowie

Question 9 of 25

Which band released the album "Back in Black"?

A

AC/DC

B

Def Leppard

C

Metallica

D

Van Halen

Question 10 of 25

Which song by Queen became an anthem of the 80s and was featured in the movie "Highlander"?

A

"We Will Rock You"

B

"Bohemian Rhapsody"

C

"Another One Bites the Dust"

D

"Under Pressure"

Question 11 of 25

Who sang the hit song "Girls Just Want to Have Fun"?

A

Madonna

B

Cyndi Lauper

C

Whitney Houston

D

Tina Turner

Question 12 of 25

Which band released the song "Take on Me"?

A

A-ha

B

Tears for Fears

C

Depeche Mode

D

The Cure

Question 13 of 25

Who recorded the album "Purple Rain"?

A

Bruce Springsteen

B

Prince

C

David Bowie

D

U2

Question 14 of 25

Which artist sang the song "Material Girl"?

A

Madonna

B

Cyndi Lauper

C

Whitney Houston

D

Cher

Question 15 of 25

Which song by Michael Jackson includes the lyrics "Beat It"?

A

"Thriller"

B

"Bad"

C

"Beat It"

D

"Smooth Criminal"

Question 16 of 25

Who released the hit song "Every Breath You Take"?

A

Duran Duran

B

The Police

C

Depeche Mode

D

The Cure

Question 17 of 25

Which band had a hit with the song "With or Without You"?

A

U2

B

Bon Jovi

C

Guns N' Roses

D

Queen

Question 18 of 25

Who sang the song "I Wanna Dance with Somebody"?

A

Whitney Houston

B

Madonna

C

Cyndi Lauper

D

Tina Turner

Question 19 of 25

Which artist released the song "Careless Whisper"?

A

Lionel Richie

B

George Michael

C

Prince

D

David Bowie

Question 20 of 25

Who recorded the hit song "Africa"?

A

Toto

B

Journey

C

Foreigner

D

Chicago

Question 21 of 25

Who sang the song "Walk Like an Egyptian"?

A

The Bangles

B

Blondie

C

Heart

D

The Go-Go's

Question 22 of 25

Which band released the album "Hysteria"?

A

Guns N'Roses

B

Def Leppard

C

AC/DC

D

Metallica

Question 23 of 25

Who recorded the song "Jessie's Girl"?

A

Rick Springfield

B

Bryan Adams

C

Phil Collins

D

John Mellencamp

Question 24 of 25

Which artist released the hit song "Take My Breath Away" from the movie "Top Gun"?

A

Madonna

B

Cyndi Lauper

C

Berlin

D

Tina Turner

Question 25 of 25

Who sang the song "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"?

A

U2

B

Bon Jovi

C

Guns N' Roses

D

Queen

Quiz Details | 25 questions

The 1980s were a revolutionary era for music, producing some of the most iconic songs and artists of all time. From power ballads to synth-pop hits, this quiz will test your knowledge of the unforgettable sounds that defined the decade. Get ready to travel back in time and relive the magic of the 80s as you answer these multiple-choice questions about the era's chart-topping hits, legendary bands, and influential artists. So put on your neon leg warmers, tease your hair, and let's see how well you remember the music that made the 80s an unforgettable musical journey. Are you ready to rock and roll? Let's dive in!

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