Pop
Which British singer of "Never Gonna Give You Up" fame became a massive viral meme decades after his 1980s pop reign?
Rick Astley
Electric Guitar
Who is known for being called "The King of Pop"?
Michael Jackson
A rent or buy store to get Records, Movies, and Games
Blockbusters
"Just a small town girl,"
Extra 100 to name the artist.
"Livin' in a lonely world..."
By Journey
This new TV channel launched in 1981 and changed pop music by introducing music videos.
MTV
Leather Jackets, ripped jeans, and band tees are very closely associated with this genre of music
Rock
Which Artist created the song "I'm Still Standing"?
Elton John
This music style was extremely popular coming up in the 80's, it emerged in the South Bronx of New York City.
Hip-Hop
"Every breath you take, Every move you make..."
Extra 100 to name the artist.
"I'll be watching you"
By The Police
This piece of technology replaced the common vinyl for many listeners of pop music in the 80's.
Cassette Tapes
Advances in recording technology led to the ability for songs to be layered using what?
Multi track recording.
Who made the songs, "Live To Tell" and "Open Your Heart"?
Madonna
This legendary artist sang the hit song "Purple Rain".
Prince
"Hit me with your best shot..."
Extra 100 to name the artist.
"Why don't you hit me with your best shot?"
Pat Benatar
Synthesizers
This portable listening device became extremely popular in the 1980's and changed how many fans listened to rock music
Walkman
What band created the songs "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Faithfully"?
C) Journey
Michael Jackson famously debuted this backwards-sliding dance move during a 1983 TV special.
Moonwalk
"Livin' on a prayer"
Extra 100 to name the artist.
"Take my hand, we'll make it I swear."
Bon Javi
This format allowed fans to watch music performances at home, helping spread pop culture visibly.
Music Videos.
This rock subgenre mixed heavy guitar riffs with catchy choruses and dominated radio in the 80's.
Hard Rock
What Rock Band wrote "Nothing Else Matters", "The Unforgiven", and "Fuel"?
Metallica
This colorful female singer had a massive 1983 hit that declared "Girls Just Want to Have Fun."
A) Madonna
B) Cyndi Lauper
C) Whitney Houston
B) Cyndi Lauper
"Girls just wanna have fun..."
Extra 100 to name the artist.
"Oh girls just wanna have fun."
Cyndi Lauper