1980s New Wave
Instructions: Synthesizers, quirky fashion, and catchy hooks -- how well do you remember the new wave explosion of the 1980s?
- 1.
Which new wave band had a hit with 'Whip It' in 1980?
ADevoBThe B-52'sCThe CarsDTalking Heads - 2.
Duran Duran's 'Hungry Like the Wolf' helped them become icons of which new media?
AMTVBFM RadioCVHSDSatellite TV - 3.
Which band featured Robert Smith and was known for the gloomy hit 'Just Like Heaven'?
AThe CureBBauhausCSiouxsie and the BansheesDEcho & the Bunnymen - 4.
The Talking Heads released which critically acclaimed concert film in 1984?
AStop Making SenseBThe Last WaltzCUrgh! A Music WarDSign o' the Times - 5.
Which new wave duo consisted of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart?
AYazooBPet Shop BoysCEurythmicsDSoft Cell - 6.
Depeche Mode's signature sound relied heavily on which instruments?
AAcoustic instrumentsBHorns and stringsCSynthesizers and drum machinesDGuitars and drums - 7.
Which new wave band had the hits 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' from The Breakfast Club soundtrack?
AOMDBTears for FearsCSimple MindsDThe Psychedelic Furs - 8.
The B-52's had a massive hit in 1989 with which party anthem?
APrivate IdahoBLove ShackCRoamDRock Lobster - 9.
Which band's 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World' became a defining 1985 hit?
AHoward JonesBA Flock of SeagullsCTears for FearsDThompson Twins - 10.
A Flock of Seagulls was perhaps best known for what, aside from their music?
ATheir face paintBTheir stage costumesCPlaying instruments backwardsDThe lead singer's distinctive hairstyle - 11.
Which Cars single, featuring Ric Ocasek, became one of the most-played videos on early MTV?
AShake It UpBMy Best Friend's GirlCDriveDYou Might Think - 12.
Thomas Dolby had a quirky 1982 hit with which song?
AShe Blinded Me with ScienceBEuropa and the Pirate TwinsCOne of Our SubmarinesDHyperactive! - 13.
Which British synth-pop duo had hits with 'Tainted Love' and 'Say Hello, Wave Goodbye'?
ASoft CellBErasureCPet Shop BoysDOrchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - 14.
The Pretenders were fronted by which singer-songwriter?
ASiouxsie SiouxBKate BushCDebbie HarryDChrissie Hynde - 15.
Which new wave band's name was inspired by a type of hairstyle and had a hit with 'True'?
AKajagoogooBSpandau BalletCHaircut One HundredDA Flock of Seagulls