80s Music Trivia Quiz # 182
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Guitarists of the 80s - Speaking of Paul Gilbert, what kind of guitar does he endorse?
The correct answer is 'Ibanez PGM'
Steve Vai endorses the Jem. A lot of guitarists play Jackson DKMGs and I just made up the ESP model. There are at least two types of Ibanez PGM models that I know of- one with a Floyd Rose, and the other with a fixed bridge.
80s Music Question 2
No 1 Albums of the 1980s III - Who recorded 'American Fool' in 1982?
The correct answer is 'John Cougar'
Now he goes by his real name, John Mellencamp.
80s Music Question 3
Obscure 1980s Music 1 - What group had a "Number 59" hit in the US with "Mayor of Simpleton"?
The correct answer is 'XTC'
XTC has long been a critical favorite, but commercial success in the US eluded them on a large scale until the release of their 1989 lp "Oranges and Lemons". "Mayor Of Simpleton" was the big college-radio and mainstream favorite off the lp.
80s Music Question 4
Excellent 80s Lyrics - Everything you do is quite angelicate
The correct answer is 'Why Can't I Be You?'
80s Music Question 5
Music My Goth Son Inflicts On The Family - I recognised the next song instantly and amazed Gothson by singing along with all the lyrics, including "the love we shared". I remembered the song from its first release as a pop song in the 1980s. Daughter loved the big fluffy bunnies dancing, right up until they took their fur off to reveal their underwear. And why is that singers tongue so ODD? Which cover version were we watching?
The correct answer is 'Tainted Love'
"Tainted Love" was released by Soft Cell in 1981, and it was number 1 in 18 countries worldwide. The Goth version, released in 2002, is by Marilyn Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner. The Manson version was featured in the film "Not Another Teen Movie".
80s Music Question 6
80s Music Videos - One of, if not the first, video aired on MTV by a black artist. What's this video about a paternity suit?
The correct answer is 'Billie Jean'
Michael Jackson, of course. "Billie Jean is not my lover..." Regarded as a very progressive and expensive production in its time. The lighting floor blocks, glowing sheets, etc., made for an interesting video, along with Michael's signature dance moves.
80s Music Question 7
UK 80s Who Sang This III - 'I'd make a deal with God, And I'd get him to swap our places'
The correct answer is 'Kate Bush'
'Running Up That Hill'.
80s Music Question 8
Random KISS Quiz - What was KISS' biggest hit of the 80s?
The correct answer is 'Forever'
"Forever" is KISS' only top ten single of the 80s.
80s Music Question 9
80s Hair Band Hotties - I once heard a friend refer to this next hottie as, Cinderfella. I wanted to smack him. He also said that he screamed on key. Either way, he and his band mates, collectively known as Cinderella had a few hits in the '80s, including my favorite "Don't Know What You've Got (Till it's Gone.)" Who is the sexy lead singer of Cinderella?
The correct answer is 'Tom Keifer'
Carl Thomas Keifer, birth date January 26th, 1961. He was born in Springfield, Pennsylvania. Tom Petty fronts Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
80s Music Question 10
80s Music Brain Bender - The big 80's craze was around actors making music records (very badly I might add!), but Billy Crystal actually brought his character into his song. Where did "You Look Marvelous" end up on the pop music charts?
The correct answer is '#58'
Some other actors who made albums were Eddie Murphy, Bruce Willis, and Don Johnson who surprisingly hit #1!