80s Hits & British Bands Music Pub Quiz Questions — 20 August 2026

10 music pub quiz questions covering 80s hits, british bands and more — ready for your next pub quiz night.

10 questions~15 minutesPublished 20 August 2026

Questions

  1. Q1.In August 1984, what was the first solo number 1 hit for singer George Michael?

    Answer

    Careless Whisper.

  2. Q2.Who first had a hit with the song "Beyond the Sea", Frank Sinatra or Bobby Darin?

    Answer

    Bobby Darin

  3. Q3.Which English comedy actor and musician was best known for creating the characters of John Shuttleworth and Jilted John

    Answer

    Graham Fellows

  4. Q4.“Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits was the first video shown on which TV channel?

    Answer

    MTV Europe

  5. Q5.On which television show did we first hear The Chicken Song

    Answer

    Spitting Image

  6. Q6.Which singer was the subject of the television documentary Tiaras & Tantrums?

    Answer

    Elton John

  7. Q7.What type of ‘Fever’ did the Bee Gees have?

    Answer

    Night Fever

  8. Q8.Which singer released the 2017 album, Human?

    Answer

    Rag'N'Bone Man

  9. Q9.How many ‘Seconds’ was a Number 1 hit for So Solid Crew in 2001?

    Answer

    21 Seconds

  10. Q10.Which song starts: I don't want half-hearted love affairs, I need someone who really cares, Life is too short to play silly games.

    Answer

    Perfect - Fairground Attraction