WWTBAM Bored

Pop Duos
Name the 80s band associated with each of these popular twosomes (one point each):

1. Annie Lennox and David Stewart
EURYTHMICS
2. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe
PET SHOP BOYS
3. Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith
TEARS FOR FEARS
4. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley
WHAM!
5. Andy Bell and Vince Clarke
6. Marc Almond and David Ball
SOFT CELL
7. Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell
AIR SUPPLY

"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

8. Exit…Stage Left (1981)
a. Rush
9. Under A Blood Red Sky (1983)
b. U2
10. Live After Death (1985)
c. Iron Maiden
11. Stop Making Sense (1984)
d. Talking Heads


Rock n Roll Biopics
Big screen rock n roll biopics became popular in the 80s. Name the movie based on these descriptions/taglines (three points each):

12. "Born to poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American Dream." (1987)
LA BAMBA (RICHIE VALENS)
13. Gary Oldman and Chloe Webb portrayed the destructive couple (subtitled: Love Kills) (1986)
SID AND NANCY (SID VICIOUS)
14. "His music rocked the nation. His story shocked the world." (1989)
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE (JERRY LEE LEWIS)

Bonus: Name the rock star subject of each biopic for one point each


Discography
Name the popular 80s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (one point each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

15. Stained Class, British Steel, Hell Bent for Leather
16. Pure And Simple, Glorious Results Of A Misspent Youth, Bad Reputation
jOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS
17. "If You Want Blood, You've Got It", The Razor's Edge, Who Made Who
18. Don't Look Back, Third Stage, Walk On
19. Panorama, Shake It Up, Heartbeat City
THE CARS
20. Around the World in a Day, Sign o' the Times, Graffiti Bridge
PRINCE

Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 80s and three that I made up. Identify the real Zappa songs for two points each.

PURE GUESSES
21. "Baby Take Your Teeth Out"
24. "The Man from Utopia Meets Mary Lou"
26. "You're Not as Weird as My Dog"

Rock Rags
27. Which popular rock n roll magazine was co-founded by Bob Guccione Jr. in 1985 (three points)?

Which way you goin', Billy?
Given these four 80s recording artists, identify which two are real (last) names and which two are stage names (two points each):
28. Billy Vera
STAGE NAME
29. Billy Joel
REAL NAME
30. Billy Ocean
STAGE NAME
31. Billy Squier
REAL NAME

No Points Bonus: Name a memorable music video from the 80s.
TAKE ON ME

Decades: Bandstand - Track 3
October 2, 2019

The 1980s

Pop Duos
Name the 80s band associated with each of these popular twosomes (one point each):

1. Annie Lennox and David Stewart

Eurythmics

2. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe

Pet Shop Boys

3. Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith

Tears for Fears

4. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley

Wham

5. Andy Bell and Vince Clarke
6. Marc Almond and David Ball

Soft Cell

7. Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell


"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

8. Exit…Stage Left (1981)

Rush

I had a prime Snagglepuss joke here until I noticed it was multiple choice....

9. Under A Blood Red Sky (1983)

U2

10. Live After Death (1985)

Iron Maiden

11. Stop Making Sense (1984)

Talking Heads

a. Rush
b. U2
c. Iron Maiden
d. Talking Heads

Rock n Roll Biopics
Big screen rock n roll biopics became popular in the 80s. Name the movie based on these descriptions/taglines (three points each):

12. "Born to poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American Dream." (1987)

La Bamba, Ritchie Valens

I've had LDP on the brain since I've been watching his new tv series, Prodigal Son

13. Gary Oldman and Chloe Webb portrayed the destructive couple (subtitled: Love Kills) (1986)

Sid and Nancy, Sid Vicious

I've seen this movie umpteen times and I'm not sure I ever knew it had a subtitle...

14. "His music rocked the nation. His story shocked the world." (1989)

Great Balls of Fire, Jerry Lee Lewis

Oh, Dennis Quaid, even when you go wrong, you can't go wrong...

Bonus: Name the rock star subject of each biopic for one point each


Discography
Name the popular 80s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (one point each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

Somebody took a stroll through my LP bin!

15. Stained Class, British Steel, Hell Bent for Leather

Judas Priest

16. Pure And Simple, Glorious Results Of A Misspent Youth, Bad Reputation

Joan Jett

17. "If You Want Blood, You've Got It", The Razor's Edge, Who Made Who

AC/DC

18. Don't Look Back, Third Stage, Walk On

Boston

19. Panorama, Shake It Up, Heartbeat City

The Cars

20. Around the World in a Day, Sign o' the Times, Graffiti Bridge

Prince

Just realized how many of these artists are no longer with us, and how many of them were heartbreaking....especially Malcolm Young


Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 80s and three that I made up. Identify the real Zappa songs for two points each.

21. "Baby Take Your Teeth Out"
22. "Harder Than Your Husband"
23. "I'll Fight You For That Last Cheeseburger"
24. "The Man from Utopia Meets Mary Lou"
25. "Potato Daiquiri Hangover Blues"
26. "You're Not as Weird as My Dog"

I knew two of them, the third was a crapshoot. Why you don't use my favourite Zappa song? Well, for one, I guess because I'll have to wait til the next 70s day. I'll work it in somehow!

Rock Rags
27. Which popular rock n roll magazine was co-founded by Bob Guccione Jr. in 1985 (three points)?

Popular Rock Magazine

The only magazines I can think of were ones I read in the 70s....

Which way you goin', Billy?
Given these four 80s recording artists, identify which two are real (last) names and which two are stage names (two points each):
28. Billy Vera Fake
29. Billy Joel Real
30. Billy Ocean Fake
31. Billy Squier Real

I had Which Way You Going BIlly going through my head Monday night when I thought about the Poppy family for a quick second instead of the Cowsills when the first name I saw on the list was Susan. Then I came to my senses and actually read the question. Sadly, no prescient points for me....


No Points Bonus: Name a memorable music video from the 80s.

Total points available: 54

Decades: Bandstand - Track 3
October 2, 2019

The 1980s

Pop Duos
Name the 80s band associated with each of these popular twosomes (one point each):

1. Annie Lennox and David Stewart Eurythmics
2. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe
3. Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith
4. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley Wham
5. Andy Bell and Vince Clarke
6. Marc Almond and David Ball
7. Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell


"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

8. Exit…Stage Left (1981) a
9. Under A Blood Red Sky (1983) b
10. Live After Death (1985) c
11. Stop Making Sense (1984) d

a. Rush
b. U2
c. Iron Maiden
d. Talking Heads

Rock n Roll Biopics
Big screen rock n roll biopics became popular in the 80s. Name the movie based on these descriptions/taglines (three points each):

12. "Born to poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American Dream." (1987)
13. Gary Oldman and Chloe Webb portrayed the destructive couple (subtitled: Love Kills) (1986) Sid and Nancy
14. "His music rocked the nation. His story shocked the world." (1989) Thriller

Bonus: Name the rock star subject of each biopic for one point each


Discography
Name the popular 80s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (one point each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

15. Stained Class, British Steel, Hell Bent for Leather
16. Pure And Simple, Glorious Results Of A Misspent Youth, Bad Reputation
17. "If You Want Blood, You've Got It", The Razor's Edge, Who Made Who
18. Don't Look Back, Third Stage, Walk On
19. Panorama, Shake It Up, Heartbeat City
20. Around the World in a Day, Sign o' the Times, Graffiti Bridge


Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 80s and three that I made up. Identify the real Zappa songs for two points each.

21. "Baby Take Your Teeth Out" Zappa
22. "Harder Than Your Husband"
23. "I'll Fight You For That Last Cheeseburger"
24. "The Man from Utopia Meets Mary Lou" Zappa
25. "Potato Daiquiri Hangover Blues"
26. "You're Not as Weird as My Dog" Zappa

Rock Rags
27. Which popular rock n roll magazine was co-founded by Bob Guccione Jr. in 1985 (three points)? Rolling Stone

Which way you goin', Billy?
Given these four 80s recording artists, identify which two are real (last) names and which two are stage names (two points each):
28. Billy Vera stage
29. Billy Joel real
30. Billy Ocean stage
31. Billy Squier real


No Points Bonus: Name a memorable music video from the 80s.

1. Eurythmics
2. Pet Shop Boys
3. Tears for Fears
4. Wham!
5. nope
6. Soft Cell
7. Air Supply
8. A Rush
9. B. U2
10. C. Iron Maiden
11. D. Talking Heads
12.nope
13. Sid and Nancy - Sid Vicious
14. nope
15. Judas Priest
16. Joan Jett
17. AC DC
18. Boston
19. The Cars
20. Prince
21. "Baby Take Your Teeth Out" - Real
22. "Harder Than Your Husband" - Real
23. "I'll Fight You For That Last Cheeseburger"- Fake
24. "The Man from Utopia Meets Mary Lou" - Real
25. "Potato Daiquiri Hangover Blues" - Fake
26. "You're Not as Weird as My Dog" - Fake
27. Spin
28. Billy Vera - Fake
29. Billy Joel - Real
30. Billy Ocean - Fake
31. Billy Squier - Real

No Points Bonus: Mexican Radio - Wall of Voodoo

The 1980s

Pop Duos
Name the 80s band associated with each of these popular twosomes (one point each):

1. Annie Lennox and David Stewart Eurythmics
2. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe Tears For Fears
3. Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith Tears For Fears
4. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley Wham
5. Andy Bell and Vince Clarke Tears For Fears
6. Marc Almond and David Ball Tears For Fears
7. Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell Wang Chung


"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

8. Exit…Stage Left (1981) Rush
9. Under A Blood Red Sky (1983) U2
10. Live After Death (1985) Iron Maiden
11. Stop Making Sense (1984) Talking Heads

a. Rush
b. U2
c. Iron Maiden
d. Talking Heads

Rock n Roll Biopics
Big screen rock n roll biopics became popular in the 80s. Name the movie based on these descriptions/taglines (three points each):

12. "Born to poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American Dream." (1987) La Bamba Ritchie Valens
13. Gary Oldman and Chloe Webb portrayed the destructive couple (subtitled: Love Kills) (1986) Sid & Nancy Sid Vicious
14. "His music rocked the nation. His story shocked the world." (1989) Great Balls of Fire Jerry Lee Lewis

Bonus: Name the rock star subject of each biopic for one point each


Discography
Name the popular 80s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (one point each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

15. Stained Class, British Steel, Hell Bent for Leather Judas Priest
16. Pure And Simple, Glorious Results Of A Misspent Youth, Bad Reputation Joan Jett
17. "If You Want Blood, You've Got It", The Razor's Edge, Who Made Who AC/DC
18. Don't Look Back, Third Stage, Walk On REO Speedwagon
19. Panorama, Shake It Up, Heartbeat City The Cars
20. Around the World in a Day, Sign o' the Times, Graffiti Bridge Prince. I was going to try and put in that weird symbol but decided it was too much work


Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 80s and three that I made up. Identify the real Zappa songs for two points each.

21. "Baby Take Your Teeth Out" Real
22. "Harder Than Your Husband" Fake
23. "I'll Fight You For That Last Cheeseburger" Fake
24. "The Man from Utopia Meets Mary Lou" Real
25. "Potato Daiquiri Hangover Blues" Real
26. "You're Not as Weird as My Dog" Fake

Rock Rags
27. Which popular rock n roll magazine was co-founded by Bob Guccione Jr. in 1985 (three points)? Spin

Which way you goin', Billy?
Given these four 80s recording artists, identify which two are real (last) names and which two are stage names (two points each):
28. Billy Vera Stage
29. Billy Joel Real
30. Billy Ocean Real
31. Billy Squier Stage


No Points Bonus: Name a memorable music video from the 80s. I have always loved the cheeky humor of Paul Simon's "You Can Call Me Al"

Total points available: 54

Pop Duos
Name the 80s band associated with each of these popular twosomes (one point each):

1. Annie Lennox and David Stewart Eurythmics
2. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe Pet Shop Boys?
3. Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith Tears for Fears
4. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley Wham!
5. Andy Bell and Vince Clarke Erasure
6. Marc Almond and David Ball Soft Cell
7. Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell Air Supply


"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

8. Exit…Stage Left (1981) Rush
9. Under A Blood Red Sky (1983) U2
10. Live After Death (1985) Iron Maiden
11. Stop Making Sense (1984) Talking Heada

a. Rush
b. U2
c. Iron Maiden
d. Talking Heads

Rock n Roll Biopics
Big screen rock n roll biopics became popular in the 80s. Name the movie based on these descriptions/taglines (three points each):

12. "Born to poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American Dream." (1987) La Bamba - Richie Valens
13. Gary Oldman and Chloe Webb portrayed the destructive couple (subtitled: Love Kills) (1986) Sid and Nancy - Sid Vicious
14. "His music rocked the nation. His story shocked the world." (1989) Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis

Bonus: Name the rock star subject of each biopic for one point each


Discography
Name the popular 80s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (one point each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

15. Stained Class, British Steel, Hell Bent for Leather Judas Priest
16. Pure And Simple, Glorious Results Of A Misspent Youth, Bad Reputation Joan Jett
17. "If You Want Blood, You've Got It", The Razor's Edge, Who Made Who AC/DC?
18. Don't Look Back, Third Stage, Walk On Boston
19. Panorama, Shake It Up, Heartbeat City The Cars
20. Around the World in a Day, Sign o' the Times, Graffiti Bridge Prince


Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 80s and three that I made up. Identify the real Zappa songs for two points each.

21. "Baby Take Your Teeth Out" real
22. "Harder Than Your Husband" real
23. "I'll Fight You For That Last Cheeseburger" fake
24. "The Man from Utopia Meets Mary Lou" real
25. "Potato Daiquiri Hangover Blues" fake
26. "You're Not as Weird as My Dog" fake

Rock Rags
27. Which popular rock n roll magazine was co-founded by Bob Guccione Jr. in 1985 (three points)? Spin

Which way you goin', Billy?
Given these four 80s recording artists, identify which two are real (last) names and which two are stage names (two points each):
28. Billy Vera stage
29. Billy Joel real
30. Billy Ocean stage
31. Billy Squier real


No Points Bonus: Name a memorable music video from the 80s. Don't Come Around Here No More - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Pop Duos
Name the 80s band associated with each of these popular twosomes (one point each):

1. Annie Lennox and David Stewart - Eurythmics
2. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe
3. Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith - Tears For Fears (This one is a sore spot with me since they officially had two other members during their "Songs From The Big Chair" heyday, and it once cost me an old phone game FF Q)
4. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley - Wham! (Anyone who forgets the "!" should be docked half a point!)
5. Andy Bell and Vince Clarke - Erasure?
6. Marc Almond and David Ball
7. Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell


"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

8. Exit…Stage Left (1981) - A
9. Under A Blood Red Sky (1983) - B
10. Live After Death (1985) - C
11. Stop Making Sense (1984) - D

a. Rush
b. U2
c. Iron Maiden
d. Talking Heads

I'm very sure B and D are correct. A and C seem to fit, but I can't believe the order is ABCD!

Rock n Roll Biopics
Big screen rock n roll biopics became popular in the 80s. Name the movie based on these descriptions/taglines (three points each):

12. "Born to poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American Dream." (1987) - La Bamba, Richie Valens
13. Gary Oldman and Chloe Webb portrayed the destructive couple (subtitled: Love Kills) (1986)
14. "His music rocked the nation. His story shocked the world." (1989)

Bonus: Name the rock star subject of each biopic for one point each


Discography
Name the popular 80s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (one point each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

15. Stained Class, British Steel, Hell Bent for Leather - Judas Priest
16. Pure And Simple, Glorious Results Of A Misspent Youth, Bad Reputation - JOan Jett & the Blackhearts
17. "If You Want Blood, You've Got It", The Razor's Edge, Who Made Who - AC/DC
18. Don't Look Back, Third Stage, Walk On
19. Panorama, Shake It Up, Heartbeat City - The Cars
20. Around the World in a Day, Sign o' the Times, Graffiti Bridge - Prince


Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 80s and three that I made up. Identify the real Zappa songs for two points each.

21. "Baby Take Your Teeth Out"
22. "Harder Than Your Husband"
23. "I'll Fight You For That Last Cheeseburger"
24. "The Man from Utopia Meets Mary Lou"
25. "Potato Daiquiri Hangover Blues"
26. "You're Not as Weird as My Dog"

Rock Rags
27. Which popular rock n roll magazine was co-founded by Bob Guccione Jr. in 1985 (three points)?

Which way you goin', Billy?
Given these four 80s recording artists, identify which two are real (last) names and which two are stage names (two points each):
28. Billy Vera
29. Billy Joel
30. Billy Ocean
31. Billy Squier


No Points Bonus: Name a memorable music video from the 80s.

It's gotta be my all time favorite video...



Oh, and thanks for making me look like an idiot in my favorite decade...

Decades: Bandstand - Track 3
October 2, 2019

The 1980s

Pop Duos
Name the 80s band associated with each of these popular twosomes (one point each):

1. Annie Lennox and David Stewart

Eurythmics

2. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe

Pet Shop Boys

3. Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith

Tears For Fears

4. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley

Wham!

5. Andy Bell and Vince Clarke

Erasure

6. Marc Almond and David Ball

Soft Cell

7. Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell

Air Supply



"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

8. Exit…Stage Left (1981)

a. Rush

9. Under A Blood Red Sky (1983)

b. U2

10. Live After Death (1985)

c. Iron Maiden--never would've gotten this without the multiple choice--thank you..

11. Stop Making Sense (1984)

d. Talking Heads




Rock n Roll Biopics
Big screen rock n roll biopics became popular in the 80s. Name the movie based on these descriptions/taglines (three points each):

12. "Born to poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American Dream." (1987)

La Bamba/Ritchie Valens

13. Gary Oldman and Chloe Webb portrayed the destructive couple (subtitled: Love Kills) (1986)

Sid and Nancy/Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungeon. Punk's answer to Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme...

14. "His music rocked the nation. His story shocked the world." (1989)

Great Balls of Fire/Jerry Lee Lewis


Bonus: Name the rock star subject of each biopic for one point each



Discography
Name the popular 80s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (one point each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

15. Stained Class, British Steel, Hell Bent for Leather

Judas Priest

16. Pure And Simple, Glorious Results Of A Misspent Youth, Bad Reputation

Joan Jett and The Blackheatrs

17. "If You Want Blood, You've Got It", The Razor's Edge, Who Made Who

AC/DC

18. Don't Look Back, Third Stage, Walk On

Boston

19. Panorama, Shake It Up, Heartbeat City

The Cars

20. Around the World in a Day, Sign o' the Times, Graffiti Bridge

Prince



Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 80s and three that I made up. Identify the real Zappa songs for two points each.


oh dear..total guess time...


21. "Baby Take Your Teeth Out"
24. "The Man from Utopia Meets Mary Lou"
25. "Potato Daiquiri Hangover Blues"




Rock Rags
27. Which popular rock n roll magazine was co-founded by Bob Guccione Jr. in 1985 (three points)?

Spin



Which way you goin', Billy?
Given these four 80s recording artists, identify which two are real (last) names and which two are stage names (two points each):
28. Billy Vera

stage

29. Billy Joel

real

30. Billy Ocean

stage

31. Billy Squier

real



No Points Bonus: Name a memorable music video from the 80s.

Take On Me-A-ha


Total points available: 54

Pop Duos
Name the 80s band associated with each of these popular twosomes (one point each):

1. Annie Lennox and David Stewart
2. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe
3. Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith
4. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley Wham!
5. Andy Bell and Vince Clarke
6. Marc Almond and David Ball
7. Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell


Which way you goin', Billy?
Given these four 80s recording artists, identify which two are real (last) names and which two are stage names (two points each):
28. Billy Vera stage name
29. Billy Joel real name
30. Billy Ocean stage name
31. Billy Squier real name


No Points Bonus: Name a memorable music video from the 80s. Opposites Attract, Paula Abdul

[quote="I Love the 80s!"]Decades: Bandstand - Track 3
October 2, 2019

The 1980s

Pop Duos
Name the 80s band associated with each of these popular twosomes (one point each):

1. Annie Lennox and David Stewart -- Eurhythmics
2. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe --
3. Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith
4. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley -- Wham!
5. Andy Bell and Vince Clarke
6. Marc Almond and David Ball
7. Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell -- Air Supply


"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each): Uh oh. I won't beat LB on this one.

8. Exit…Stage Left (1981) d. Talking Heads
9. Under A Blood Red Sky (1983) c. Iron Maiden
10. Live After Death (1985) b. U2
11. Stop Making Sense (1984) a. Rush

Rock n Roll Biopics
Big screen rock n roll biopics became popular in the 80s. Name the movie based on these descriptions/taglines (three points each):

12. "Born to poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American Dream." (1987) Richie Zuela. Richie Valens. Oh, wait, name the movie. La Bamba. I saw this one. Bonus: Richie Valens.
13. Gary Oldman and Chloe Webb portrayed the destructive couple (subtitled: Love Kills) (1986) I'm sure I haven't seen this one. No bonus.
14. "His music rocked the nation. His story shocked the world." (1989) I bet I've seen this one, but I got nothin. No bonus.

Bonus: Name the rock star subject of each biopic for one point each

Discography
Name the popular 80s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (one point each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

15. Stained Class, British Steel, Hell Bent for Leather
16. Pure And Simple, Glorious Results Of A Misspent Youth, Bad Reputation
17. "If You Want Blood, You've Got It", The Razor's Edge, Who Made Who
18. Don't Look Back, Third Stage, Walk On
19. Panorama, Shake It Up, Heartbeat City -- The Cars. Thanks for Shake It Up.
20. Around the World in a Day, Sign o' the Times, Graffiti Bridge

Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 80s and three that I made up. Identify the real Zappa songs for two points each.

21. "Baby Take Your Teeth Out" -- Real
22. "Harder Than Your Husband" -- Made Up
23. "I'll Fight You For That Last Cheeseburger" -- Made Up
24. "The Man from Utopia Meets Mary Lou" -- Real
25. "Potato Daiquiri Hangover Blues" -- Real
26. "You're Not as Weird as My Dog" -- Made up

Rock Rags
27. Which popular rock n roll magazine was co-founded by Bob Guccione Jr. in 1985 (three points)? Rolling Stone. I know that's not right.

Which way you goin', Billy?
Given these four 80s recording artists, identify which two are real (last) names and which two are stage names (two points each):
28. Billy Vera -- This is a stage name.
29. Billy Joel -- This is real. It's William something Joel. Dangit! I though if I could get two, I'd have the other two. Oh well. Guess away!
30. Billy Ocean -- Stage
31. Billy Squier -- Real


No Points Bonus: Name a memorable music video from the 80s.

Time after Time, Cyndi Lauper

Total points available: 54[/quote]

Decades: Bandstand - Track 3
October 2, 2019

The 1980s

Pop Duos
Name the 80s band associated with each of these popular twosomes (one point each):

1. Annie Lennox and David Stewart

THE EURYTHMICS

2. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe

THE PET SHOP BOYS

3. Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith

TEARS FOR FEARS

4. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley

WHAM!

5. Andy Bell and Vince Clarke

ERASURE

6. Marc Almond and David Ball

SOFT CELL

7. Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell

AIR SUPPLY

"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

8. Exit…Stage Left (1981)

RUSH

9. Under A Blood Red Sky (1983)

U2

10. Live After Death (1985)

IRON MAIDEN

11. Stop Making Sense (1984)

THE TALKING HEADS

a. Rush
b. U2
c. Iron Maiden
d. Talking Heads

Rock n Roll Biopics
Big screen rock n roll biopics became popular in the 80s. Name the movie based on these descriptions/taglines (three points each):

12. "Born to poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American Dream." (1987)

LA BAMBA

13. Gary Oldman and Chloe Webb portrayed the destructive couple (subtitled: Love Kills) (1986)

SID & NANCY

14. "His music rocked the nation. His story shocked the world." (1989)

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE

Bonus: Name the rock star subject of each biopic for one point each

RICHIE VALENS, SID VICIOUS, & JERRY LEE LEWIS

Discography
Name the popular 80s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (one point each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

15. Stained Class, British Steel, Hell Bent for Leather

JUDAS PRIEST

16. Pure And Simple, Glorious Results Of A Misspent Youth, Bad Reputation

JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS

17. "If You Want Blood, You've Got It", The Razor's Edge, Who Made Who

AC/DC

18. Don't Look Back, Third Stage, Walk On

BOSTON

19. Panorama, Shake It Up, Heartbeat City

THE CARS

20. Around the World in a Day, Sign o' the Times, Graffiti Bridge

PRINCE

Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 80s and three that I made up. Identify the real Zappa songs for two points each.

21. "Baby Take Your Teeth Out"

REAL

22. "Harder Than Your Husband"

MADE UP

23. "I'll Fight You For That Last Cheeseburger"

REAL

24. "The Man from Utopia Meets Mary Lou"

MADE UP

25. "Potato Daiquiri Hangover Blues"

MADE UP

26. "You're Not as Weird as My Dog"

REAL

Rock Rags
27. Which popular rock n roll magazine was co-founded by Bob Guccione Jr. in 1985 (three points)?

SPIN

Which way you goin', Billy?
Given these four 80s recording artists, identify which two are real (last) names and which two are stage names (two points each):
28. Billy Vera

STAGE NAME

29. Billy Joel

REAL NAME

30. Billy Ocean

STAGE NAME

31. Billy Squier

REAL NAME

No Points Bonus: Name a memorable music video from the 80s.

"STAY THE NIGHT" BY CHICAGO ("Along Comes A Woman" by Chicago was also memorable as well.)

Total points available: 54

Decades: Bandstand - Track 3
October 2, 2019

The 1980s

Pop Duos
Name the 80s band associated with each of these popular twosomes (one point each):

1. Annie Lennox and David Stewart - EURYTHIMICS
2. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe - PET SHOP BOYS
4. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley - WHAM
7. Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell - AIR SUPPLY


"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

8. Exit…Stage Left (1981) - RUSH
9. Under A Blood Red Sky (1983) - U2
10. Live After Death (1985) - IRON MAIDEN
11. Stop Making Sense (1984) - TALKING HEADS

a. Rush
b. U2
c. Iron Maiden
d. Talking Heads

Rock n Roll Biopics
Big screen rock n roll biopics became popular in the 80s. Name the movie based on these descriptions/taglines (three points each):

12. "Born to poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American Dream." (1987) - LA BAMBA - RITCHIE VALENS
13. Gary Oldman and Chloe Webb portrayed the destructive couple (subtitled: Love Kills) (1986) - SID AND NANCY - SID VICIOUS AND NANCY SPUNGEN
14. "His music rocked the nation. His story shocked the world." (1989) - GREAT BALLS OF FIRE! - JERRY LEE LEWIS

Bonus: Name the rock star subject of each biopic for one point each


Discography
Name the popular 80s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (one point each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

16. Pure And Simple, Glorious Results Of A Misspent Youth, Bad Reputation - JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEART
18. Don't Look Back, Third Stage, Walk On - FAMILIAR BUT NO
19. Panorama, Shake It Up, Heartbeat City - THE CARS
20. Around the World in a Day, Sign o' the Times, Graffiti Bridge - PRINCE


Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 80s and three that I made up. Identify the real Zappa songs for two points each.

21. "Baby Take Your Teeth Out" - REAL
22. "Harder Than Your Husband"
23. "I'll Fight You For That Last Cheeseburger"
24. "The Man from Utopia Meets Mary Lou" - REAL
25. "Potato Daiquiri Hangover Blues"
26. "You're Not as Weird as My Dog" - REAL

Rock Rags
27. Which popular rock n roll magazine was co-founded by Bob Guccione Jr. in 1985 (three points)? - SPIN???

Which way you goin', Billy?
Given these four 80s recording artists, identify which two are real (last) names and which two are stage names (two points each):
28. Billy Vera - STAGE
29. Billy Joel - REAL
30. Billy Ocean - REAL
31. Billy Squier - STAGE


No Points Bonus: Name a memorable music video from the 80s.

THRILLER

Decades: Bandstand - Track 3
October 2, 2019

The 1980s

Pop Duos
Name the 80s band associated with each of these popular twosomes (one point each):

1. Annie Lennox and David Stewart - Eurythmics
2. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe - Pet Shop Boys
3. Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith - TFF
4. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley - Wham!
5. Andy Bell and Vince Clarke - Erasure
6. Marc Almond and David Ball - Soft Cell
7. Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell - Air Supply


"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

8. Exit…Stage Left (1981) - Rush
9. Under A Blood Red Sky (1983) - U2
10. Live After Death (1985) - Iron Maiden
11. Stop Making Sense (1984) - Talking Heads

a. Rush
b. U2
c. Iron Maiden
d. Talking Heads

Rock n Roll Biopics
Big screen rock n roll biopics became popular in the 80s. Name the movie based on these descriptions/taglines (three points each):

12. "Born to poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American Dream." (1987) - La Bamba - Ritchie Valens
13. Gary Oldman and Chloe Webb portrayed the destructive couple (subtitled: Love Kills) (1986) - Sid & Nancy - Sid Vicious
14. "His music rocked the nation. His story shocked the world." (1989) - Great Balls of Fire! - Jerry Lee Lewis

Bonus: Name the rock star subject of each biopic for one point each


Discography
Name the popular 80s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (one point each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

15. Stained Class, British Steel, Hell Bent for Leather - Judas Priest
16. Pure And Simple, Glorious Results Of A Misspent Youth, Bad Reputation - Joan Jett (&, possibly, the Blackhearts)
17. "If You Want Blood, You've Got It", The Razor's Edge, Who Made Who - AC/DC
18. Don't Look Back, Third Stage, Walk On - Boston
19. Panorama, Shake It Up, Heartbeat City - The Cars
20. Around the World in a Day, Sign o' the Times, Graffiti Bridge - Prince


Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 80s and three that I made up. Identify the real Zappa songs for two points each.

21. "Baby Take Your Teeth Out" - REAL
22. "Harder Than Your Husband" - REAL
23. "I'll Fight You For That Last Cheeseburger"
24. "The Man from Utopia Meets Mary Lou" - REAL
25. "Potato Daiquiri Hangover Blues"
26. "You're Not as Weird as My Dog"

Rock Rags
27. Which popular rock n roll magazine was co-founded by Bob Guccione Jr. in 1985 (three points)? - Spin

Which way you goin', Billy?
Given these four 80s recording artists, identify which two are real (last) names and which two are stage names (two points each):
28. Billy Vera
29. Billy Joel - REAL
30. Billy Ocean
31. Billy Squier - REAL


No Points Bonus: Name a memorable music video from the 80s.

Shock the Monkey - Peter Gabriel

Total points available: 54

Who is Paul Simon? (Graceland)