80s Quiz Name The Band

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Goodbye disco and hello electronica. The 1980s saw the emergence of dance music and new wave. Although it still had its share of rock and roll, the 1980s are associated with a trend in digital recording using synthesizers giving birth to various genres including synth-pop, electronic, and house music. It also saw R&B, hip hop and urban genres becoming more commonplace. Test your 80s skills with this name the band quiz.

Can you name this band headed by Morrissey and Johnny Marr?

Culture Club

A-Ha

Whitesnake

The Smiths

Where is My Mind? and Gigantic were hits off this band's first album Surfer Rosa. Who are they?

Nirvana

Pixies

Mudhoney

Sonic Youth

Built on the remains of Joy Division what is the name of this synth pop group?

New Order

Ratt

Joy Division

The Human League

Known as one of the first post punk innovators in the late seventies, led by David Byrne who was this band?

Gang of Four

Talking Heads

Wire

Psychedelic Furs

Who were these English punks that transitioned into the mainstream with their album Combat Rock?

The Sex Pistols

The Damned

The Clash

Television

Rollingstone

This group is well known from their synthesis of punk and folk, with hits like Blister in The Sun. Can you name them?

R.E.M.

Violent Femmes

Foreigner

Journey

Stephanie Pistel

One of the first groups to make it big in synth-pop, they were able to garner attention through their big-budget music videos?

Duran Duran

Kraftwerk

Yazoo

Tears for Fears

Akhasic Books

These synth pop stars are known for hits like I just can't get enough and Personal Jesus. Who were they?

Dead or Alive

Bronski Beat

Depeche Mode

Men Without Hats

Andy Vella

Fronted by Robert Smith can you name this notable goth rock band?

The Raincoats

The Slits

The Damned

Dead Kennedys

Warner Bros

Can you name this band known for singing about the end of the world and feeling fine?

The Replacements

Husker Du

Dinosaur Jr.

R.E.M.

Steve Gullick

This Scottish rock band was able to produce multiple big hits such as Just Like Honey and Upside Down. What's their name?

The Jesus and Mary Chain

Siouxsie and the Banshees

Camper Van Beethoven

They Might Be Giants

What's the name of these California hardcore pioneers?

Bad Brains

Black Flag

Fugzai

Misfits

Ebet Roberts

This new wave band instantly garnered critical acclaim with their first album Crocodiles. Who are they?

The B-52's

Bauhaus

Echo & The Bunnymen

Public Image Ltd.

Washington Post

Can you name this indie rock band from New Jersey?

Blondie

Alice in Chains

Yo La Tengo

Talk Talk

Chris Walter

This band are the subject of the 2019 movie The Dirt.

Pantera

Anthrax

Motley Crue

Whitesnake

Who was the band that wanted some sugar to be poured on them?

Def Leppard

Poison

Bon Jovi

Van Halen

What is the name of this best selling English synth-pop duo that made the hit always on my mind?

The Human League

Eurythmics

Ultravox

Pet Shop Boys

Do you know this band famous for soundtracking the last iconic moments of the Breakfast Club?

Simple Minds

INXS

The Pretenders

Can you name this hip hop trio known for being one of the first hip hop groups to make it into the mainstream?

Sugarhill Gang

Grandmaster Flash

Run D.M.C.

Kurtis Blow

Which synth pop duo is best remembered for their 1981 hit Tainted Love?

Soft Cell

Dexys Midnight Runners

Chumbawamba

Depeche Mode

Terry O'neill

One of the most influential and popular artists ever is famous in the 80s for making a complete left turn with his music in the decade. Who was he?

The Rolling Stones

David Bowie

Queen

George Michael

Who are these hard rockers famed for their large audience and various controversies lead singer Axl Rose has found himself in?

Guns N' Roses

Metallica

AC/DC

Kiss

Ebet Roberts

Known for his synthesis of many different styles of music along with his inhuman ability to produce hits such as Purple Rain, can you name this superstar?

Michael Jackson

Prince

Tom Petty

James Brown

The Edge and Bono are two members of which band?

Pink Floyd

Bruce Springsteen

The Police

This group not only began the career of George Michael but also produced hits like Careless Whisper. Who were they?

Wham!

Bananarama

A-ha

Pepsi & Shirlie

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80s Quiz - Name The Band

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Can you name this band headed by Morrissey and Johnny Marr?

Where is My Mind? and Gigantic were hits off this band's first album Surfer Rosa. Who are they?

Built on the remains of Joy Division what is the name of this synth pop group?

Known as one of the first post punk innovators in the late seventies, led by David Byrne who was this band?

Who were these English punks that transitioned into the mainstream with their album Combat Rock?

This group is well known from their synthesis of punk and folk, with hits like Blister in The Sun. Can you name them?

One of the first groups to make it big in synth-pop, they were able to garner attention through their big-budget music videos?

These synth pop stars are known for hits like I just can't get enough and Personal Jesus. Who were they?

Fronted by Robert Smith can you name this notable goth rock band?

Can you name this band known for singing about the end of the world and feeling fine?

This Scottish rock band was able to produce multiple big hits such as Just Like Honey and Upside Down. What's their name?

What's the name of these California hardcore pioneers?

This new wave band instantly garnered critical acclaim with their first album Crocodiles. Who are they?

Can you name this indie rock band from New Jersey?

This band are the subject of the 2019 movie The Dirt.

Who was the band that wanted some sugar to be poured on them?

What is the name of this best selling English synth-pop duo that made the hit always on my mind?

Do you know this band famous for soundtracking the last iconic moments of the Breakfast Club?

Can you name this hip hop trio known for being one of the first hip hop groups to make it into the mainstream?

Which synth pop duo is best remembered for their 1981 hit Tainted Love?

One of the most influential and popular artists ever is famous in the 80s for making a complete left turn with his music in the decade. Who was he?

Who are these hard rockers famed for their large audience and various controversies lead singer Axl Rose has found himself in?

Known for his synthesis of many different styles of music along with his inhuman ability to produce hits such as Purple Rain, can you name this superstar?

The Edge and Bono are two members of which band?

This group not only began the career of George Michael but also produced hits like Careless Whisper. Who were they?

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