The Big 500 - 1980s Music Trivia and Fun Facts cover art

The Big 500 - 1980s Music Trivia and Fun Facts

Embrace the Nostalgia of the 80s By Testing Your Knowledge and History of Classic Pop, Rock, New Wave, Hip Hop and More!

 Preview
Try Premium Plus free
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection - including bestsellers and new releases.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, celeb exclusives, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
£8.99/month after 30 days. Renews automatically. See here for eligibility.

The Big 500 - 1980s Music Trivia and Fun Facts

By: Nick Swettenham
Narrated by: Nick Swettenham
Try Premium Plus free

£8.99/month after 30 days. Renews automatically. See here for eligibility.

Buy Now for £11.99

Buy Now for £11.99

Confirm Purchase
Pay using card ending in
Switch payment method
By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and authorise Audible to charge your designated card or any other card on file. Please see our Privacy Notice, Cookies Notice and Interest-based Ads Notice.
Cancel

About this listen

Have you always felt a certain nostalgia to the 1980s even if you didn’t grow up in it? Were you a child, teenager, or young adult in the '80s and want to relive the best years of your life?

Well now you can travel back in time and embrace your over the top fashion sense that’s dying to come out! Put on your shoulder pads, oversized jewelry and perm your hair. It’s time to truly test your '80s expertise with a treasure chest of trivia questions and fun facts that will make you love the most exciting decade in music history even more!

In The Big 500 - 1980s Music Trivia and Fun Facts, you will discover:

  • Why the 1980s was one of the most influential, unique and creative decades in music history
  • 350 trivia questions that cover the most important musical genres of the decade
  • Test yourself not only on mainstream Pop and Rock, Synth Pop and New Wave but also tougher niches like Ska, Heavy Metal, Hip Hop and more!
  • Bonus chapters to test your knowledge on historic events, album covers, music from film and tv and more!
  • 150 fun facts you might not know about your favorite artists and bands from this magical decade of music
  • Bonus QR codes to access 10 free online Guitar lessons
  • And much more

If you’ve been waiting for a fun and exciting way to test your 1980s musical knowledge then your wait is finally over! By the end of this book, you will have found out just how much of an '80s music wizard you really are and better yet, increased your knowledge even further so that any pub quiz team would be lucky to have you as their music round secret weapon!

If you're ready to find out just how well you remember '80s popular music, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Nick Swettenham (P)2023 Nick Swettenham Thought-Provoking Hip-Hop Magic Magic Users

Listeners also enjoyed...

 The British Invasion (The Bands): The Best 60s Pop & Rock cover art
101 Amazing Totally Gross Facts and Fun Trivia for Smart Kids cover art
American Trivia cover art
Rock Trivia Madness cover art
World in My Eyes: The Autobiography cover art
Art Therapy for Depression and Anxiety cover art
The Great Book of Rock Trivia: Amazing Trivia, Fun Facts & the History of Rock and Roll cover art
Man in the Music cover art
John Prine cover art
People Funny Boy cover art
I'm the Man cover art
David Bowie Made Me Gay cover art
Top 3-Day Gut Cleanse cover art
Music Is History cover art
Van Halen Rising cover art
The Dementia Caregiver's Survival Guide cover art
All stars
Most relevant  

Listener received this title free

This awesome trivia book is delightful, immersing readers in the vibrant world of 80's music and all the great pastimes. It captures the era's nostalgia with intriguing trivia questions spanning various genres. Beyond the mainstream hits, the book explores niche categories like Synth Pop, Ska, and Heavy Metal.

Bonus chapters offer insights into historic events, iconic album covers, and music from film and TV. Including 150 fun facts adds an extra layer of enjoyment, deepening our appreciation for our favorite artists. With the bonus QR codes for the free online guitar lessons, this book provides a comprehensive and interactive experience. Engaging and entertaining, this book is a must-listen to. That's an awesome book you can listen to during work, road trips, and to share a fun time with friends—a great book to listen to more than once.

Loving the 80s

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Listener received this title free

If you love ’80s music, this book is a must-have! The trivia questions cover everything from pop and rock to niche genres like ska and hip-hop, making it a fun challenge for all music fans. I especially enjoyed the bonus sections on album covers, movie soundtracks, and historic events. The fun facts were a great addition, too—I learned so much about my favorite artists! Whether you’re reliving the decade or just discovering its music, this book is pure nostalgia!

Ultimate ’80s Music Trivia Fun!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Listener received this title free

I've listened to trivia audiobooks before but with this one I really felt like I'd taken a trip back to the 80s in the era where my parents were growing up. I learned so much about all of the different genres such as pop, synth wave, reggae, hip hop and many more. The way it was presented reminded me of one of those music countdowns you see on TV, trivia questions with other fun facts and did you knows sprinkled in. My favourite fact was that the authors dad almost joined the Bee Gees! This was a great listen!

Amazing Nostalgic Experience

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Listener received this title free

A fun book that took me back to my youth. I’ll admit there was a lot I didn’t know. So I learnt a lot about different genres of music. Definitely brought me a lot of nostalgic memories. Great to listen to with your friends and family to see who is the most knowledgeable

Fun book

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Listener received this title free

This book is a masterpiece for anyone who loves the music from the 1980s.

Listening to this audiobook took me on a nostalgic journey down memory lane. I vividly remembered the first time I heard "Thriller" by Michael Jackson and how it became an instant classic.

I particularly enjoyed the segment about the rise of MTV and how it transformed the music industry. It felt like I was reliving a part of my youth while learning new things at the same time.

Narrator's enthusiastic tone keeps you engaged, and the short, bite-sized facts make it easy to listen to during short commutes or while doing chores.
Highly Recommended!

80's Groove: Music and Fun Facts

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Listener received this title free

This highly engaging and just plain FUN audiobook is bursting at the seams with trivia, quiz questions, “didja knows”, insider stories and there are even QR codes to take guitar lessons!
Whether you’re a child of the eighties or not, “The Big 500” will take you on a delightful and fascinating trip into the music and artists of the 1980’s. Highly recommended, especially for your next road trip.
I even felt tempted to grow a mullet…
DWGannett
Gannett Publishing

A ROAD TRIP BONANZA!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Listener received this title free

I enjoyed listening and discovering information about these songs and their influence they had on the culture and history. The trivia questions made this a more engaging listen and I gained knowledge that I didn't know. There was a lot more to this era than just the genres that I had heard. This would make a great way to pass the time on a road trip!

80's Music Trivia

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Listener received this title free

This is a really great book of 80’s music trivia. A very well constructed book with question and answer format. I personally love 80’s music, so this book was perfect for me. My family and friends enjoyed it too!

Who doesn’t love a good trivia quiz!?

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Listener received this title free

The Big 500 - 1980s Music Trivia and Fun Facts is a must-have for '80s music fans, packed with 350 trivia questions and 150 fun facts covering pop, rock, new wave, hip-hop, and more. Whether you’re reliving the decade or discovering its magic, this book is a fun way to test your knowledge and nostalgia!

Great Gift for '80s Music Fans

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Listener received this title free

This audiobook is a great trip back to the 1980s. The trivia questions and fun facts made me remember old songs and artists I almost forgot. It was fun to test my knowledge and learn new things too.

If you love 80s music, you will enjoy this. It is simple, entertaining, and a good way to pass the time. I felt like I was reliving the best parts of that decade.

80s Music Fun Trivia

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
See more reviews