Musical Decades Quiz: 80s, 90s & 00s Hits 🎶
How well do you know your 80s, 90s & 00s music?
Gm quizzers! 👋 The 80s gave us guitar solos and glam rock. The 90s? Britpop, R&B, and grunge. By the 00s, we were dancing to club bangers and downloading chart hits onto our iPods. 🎧
Music from these decades wasn’t just background noise — it shaped memories, created legends, and gave us tracks we still belt out at karaoke. Whether you grew up slow dancing to power ballads or perfecting your Spice Girls impressions, there’s no denying the tunes of yesteryear hit differently. 🎵
So, how well do you remember the anthems, artists, and iconic moments from the 80s, 90s, and 00s? 🎶 Time to find out…
Tap to reveal the answer and see if you got it right!
Q1: Which band released the hit song "Sweet Child O' Mine" in 1987? Guns N' Roses, released on their debut studio album, Appetite for Destruction.
Q2: Who sang "Like a Prayer" in 1989? Madonna, from her fourth studio album of the same name.
Q3: What was the title of Nirvana’s 1991 groundbreaking album? Nevermind.
Q4: Which all-female group, famous for their hit "Walk Like an Egyptian" in 1986, had a distinct blend of pop and new wave? (Bonus points if you start walking like an Egyptian while answering! 🏺💃) The Bangles.
Q5: Which artist released "Billie Jean" in 1982? Michael Jackson - Thriller Album)
Q6: In which year did the Spice Girls release "Wannabe"? 💃🏼✨ 1996, where it reached No. 1 on the charts of 37 countries.
Q7: What was the name of Destiny's Child’s debut album released in 1998? Destiny's Child.
Q8: Which 2000s artist was known for the hit single "Yeah!" featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris? Usher.
Q9: "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is a hit song by which Seattle-based band? Nirvana.
Q10: Who released the album "Jagged Little Pill" in 1995? Alanis Morissette.
Q11: Which band is known for the hit song "Take On Me" from 1985? A-ha.
Q12: Which American girl group released the smash hit "No Scrubs" in 1999? TLC
Q13: Which rock band released "Under the Bridge" in 1992? Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Q14: Which 1999 song by Santana features Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty? Smooth.
Q15: "I Will Always Love You" was famously sung by which artist in 1992? Whitney Houston.
Q16: Which iconic boy band released "I Want It That Way" in 1999? Backstreet Boys.
Q17: Who released the hit song "Viva La Vida" in 2008, which went on to become a global anthem? Coldplay.
Q18: "Toxic" was a big hit for which pop star in 2004? Britney Spears.
Q19: Which 1980s band sang "Don't Stop Believin'"? American rock band Journey.
Q20: Who sang "Rolling in the Deep" in 2010? Adele
Check your score
Now that you've uncovered all 20 answers — how did you do?
18–20 correct – Music Legend 🎤 You’re absolutely on top of the 80s, 90s, and 00s hits! You’ve got music knowledge like no other. Time to hit the karaoke stage and belt out those classics!
10–17 correct – Music Enthusiast 🎶 Great job! You know a lot of the iconic tunes, but there's always room for a bit more musical exploration. Keep listening and you'll soon be a pro!
0–9 correct – Music Explorer 🎧 Looks like you’ve got a bit of catching up to do, but don’t worry! Every song is a new opportunity to learn. Keep spinning those tunes and you’ll get there!
And that’s your musical journey for today, thanks for playing! See you next time, I Eat Quizzes - Out! 👋
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