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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!

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The Big 500 - 1980s Music Trivia and Fun Facts

By: Nick Swettenham
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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
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so many songs and many I didn't know the group or singer but much of this is when I was in Jr. high and high school, excellent listen. thanks for putting it all together.

Brought back lots of memories from teenage years.

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If you love 80s music, this book is a great way to test your knowledge and relive some nostalgia. The Big 500 - 1980s Music Trivia and Fun Facts is packed with questions covering everything from pop and rock to hip-hop and indie, making it an engaging challenge for music fans of all kinds. I especially liked the lyric quizzes and the inclusion of fun facts, which often revealed surprising connections between artists and songs.
I picked this up because my family loves 80s music, and I thought it would be a fun way to compete with them. The structured rounds make it easy to use for game nights. If anything, some sections felt a bit easy for hardcore music buffs, but overall, it’s a solid and entertaining read for casual fans and trivia lovers alike.

A Fun Challenge for Any 80s Music Fan

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If you’re a music lover and interested to gain more knowledge about music, and understand some important facts and history about Pop and rock music, then this can a be a good guide for you.
In this Audiobook you will discover and learn about the reason behind 1980’s music influences and creativeness, trivia questions about musical genres, and some fun facts about favorite artists.

Music Trivia fun facts

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I grew up in the 80s, so this book was a blast to go through! The trivia questions were a great mix of easy and challenging, covering everything from pop to heavy metal. I even learned some fun facts about my favorite artists that I never knew before. It’s perfect for testing your knowledge or just reminiscing about an amazing decade in music. Whether you’re an 80s kid or just love the music, this book is a fun read!

A Must for 80s Music Fans!

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I picked up this book for myself because I’ve always loved 80s music, and what a blast from the past! It’s packed with trivia questions that cover everything from pop and rock to the lesser-known genres like Ska and early hip-hop. I thought I knew a lot, but this book definitely put my knowledge to the test. I really enjoyed the bonus sections on album covers, music in movies and TV, and even historic events from the decade. Plus, the fun facts about my favorite artists made me appreciate their music even more. A total gem.

A must-have for 80s music fans

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The 80’s had some of the best music and this audiobook is great. The questions were fun and the narrator makes this book a pleasure to listen to!

What a cool listen

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If you’re a fan of the '80s, this trivia collection is the ultimate nostalgia trip! "The Big 500 – 1980s Music Trivia and Fun Facts" brings all the over-the-top fun of the decade right to your fingertips. With 350 trivia questions spanning genres like Pop, Rock, Ska, and even Hip Hop, there’s something for everyone. I loved the extra chapters discussing mythic album cover art and film music. The 150 fun facts are pure gold to any '80s music lover. And the free bonus guitar lesson QR codes? Nice addition!

Test Your 1980s Music Knowledge!

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Well, I have to say, I was hooked with this audio book! The history, trivia, and background knowledge is astounding! Yes, I'm in my 60s and absolutely love the music from the 80s. No better time than this in the music field. Rock concerts, albums, cassette tapes, radio, we loved our music. I was surprised at how much trivia I knew from the questions, but was also amazed at all the facts and history behind the songs and artists that I did NOT know. If you love this music era, you'll love the author's audio version. And the narrator with the British accent is the best! 5 stars!!!!

Engaging and Fun!

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Since I grew up in the 80's this audiobook was a delight! It covered all of the different music genres that the 80's had to offer and added some fun mixed in with the trivia questions. The music playing in the background made it that more enjoyable. I was surprised with how many of the questions I answered correctly!

Fun Facts

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Swettenham's audiobook is a fun and engaging trip down memory lane for anyone who grew up in the 80s or loved the music of that era. The author offers an extensive list of trivia and fun facts about classic pop, rock, new wave, hip hop, and more, making this audiobook a treasure trove of information for music lovers.

One of the strengths of this audiobook is its nostalgic and upbeat tone. The author is passionate about 80s music and brings that enthusiasm to every chapter. The author narrates the audiobook, and the production quality is excellent.

Another aspect of this audiobook that I appreciated is its inclusivity. Swettenham covers various genres and artists, including lesser-known bands and musicians. This makes the audiobook accessible to music lovers of all backgrounds and interests.

In the end, this is an entertaining audiobook that will appeal to anyone who loves the music of the 80s. The author's passion and enthusiasm for the subject make this an engaging and informative listen. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a trip down memory lane or wanting to expand their knowledge of 80s music trivia.

Test your knowledge and your memory!

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