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LivePolls 80s music trivia questions

Top 20 most intriguing 80s music trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Let’s take a trip back to the 80s! This 80s music trivia template will test your knowledge on the music of the 80s! From Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” to U2’s “With or Without You,” we’ll have you putting on your leg warmers and break dancing all night. Do you know all the classic 80s tunes and artist? Prove it by answering all the questions in this template and getting the highest score. Get ready to rock and roll to some of the most timeless tunes from the 80s and show off your 80s music knowledge!


1) What was the title of Michael Jackson's 1987 album?

  • Thriller
  • Off the Wall
  • Bad
  • Dangerous

2) What English rock band had their first hit with the song "Ghost Town" in 1981?

  • The Kinks
  • The Specials
  • The Clash
  • The Cure

3) Who sang the hit single "Uptown Girl" in 1983?

  • John Lennon
  • Billy Joel
  • Paul McCartney
  • Freddie Mercury

4) What is the title of the 1982 album by the band Toto?

  • Toto IV
  • Africa
  • Rosanna
  • Toto III

5) What was Madonna's debut single in 1983?

  • Papa Don't Preach
  • Like a Prayer
  • Material Girl
  • Holiday

6) What was Celine Dion's first hit single in the 80s?

  • It's All Coming Back to Me Now
  • My Heart Will Go On
  • I Drove All Night
  • The Power of Love

7) What is the title of Duran Duran's first album, released in 1981?

  • Rio
  • Seven and the Ragged Tiger
  • Duran Duran
  • Notorious

8) Who sang the hit single "Every Breath You Take" in 1983?

  • The Police
  • U2
  • The Rolling Stones
  • The Beatles

9) What band had the hit single "Don't You (Forget About Me)" in 1985?

  • Tears for Fears
  • New Order
  • INXS
  • Simple Minds

10) What is the title of the Wham! album released in 1984?

  • Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
  • Make It Big
  • Wham Rap!
  • Fantastic

11) Who sang the hit single "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" in 1983?

  • Cyndi Lauper
  • Pat Benatar
  • Whitney Houston
  • Debbie Gibson

12) What was the title of Bruce Springsteen's 1984 album?

  • Born in the U.S.A.
  • Born to Run
  • Tunnel of Love
  • The River

13) What band had the hit single "The Safety Dance" in 1982?

  • The B-52's
  • Men Without Hats
  • Depeche Mode
  • A-ha

14) What is the title of the 1983 album by the band Culture Club?

  • Colour by Numbers
  • Karma Chameleon
  • Church of the Poison Mind
  • Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?

15) What English band had the hit single "Don't You Want Me" in 1981?

  • Depeche Mode
  • Eurythmics
  • Human League
  • Pet Shop Boys

16) Who released the album "Purple Rain" in 1984?

  • Prince
  • Bob Marley
  • Elton John
  • Johnny Cash

17) What was the name of the band that sang the hit single "How Soon is Now" in 1985?

  • Echo & The Bunnymen
  • New Order
  • The Smiths
  • The Psychedelic Furs

18) Who sang the hit single "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" in 1983?

  • Eurythmics
  • Duran Duran
  • Wham!
  • The Buggles

Top 3 reasons to use our free 80s music Trivia Template

1) Familiarize yourself with the iconic sounds of the 1980s.

2) Engage with friends and family by challenging each other with fun trivia on a favorite decade.

3) Strengthen your knowledge on the music and the artists of the 1980s.