18+ New Wave Trivia Questions with Answers

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Whose big dance hit was "Headhunter"?

  • Front 242
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Who did the Pretender's Chrissie Hynde marry in 1984?

  • Jim Kerr
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Which Talking Heads LP had their first Top 10 hit "Burning Down The House"?

  • Speaking In Tongues
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Which popular music performer or group recorded the song "Late Bar"?

  • Duran Duran
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Which New Wave group was fronted by the respected Midge Ure?

  • Ultravox
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Which album by The Cure was the first to feature Jason Cooper?

  • Wild Mood Swings
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When did The Cure first have a top 100 single on the year-end Billboard charts?

  • 1989
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When did Pet Shop Boys first have a top 100 single on the year-end Billboard charts?

  • 1986
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What was the name of the sophomore album from the British ska band The English Beat?

  • Wha 'Appen?
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What was the name of the debut album from the Pet Shop Boys?

  • Please
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What was the name of The Cure's debut album?

  • Three Imaginary Boys
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What was The Cure's first #1 album in the U.K.?

  • Wish
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What songwriting duo is the backbone of the British band Squeeze?

  • Difford & Tilbrook
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What is Patty Smyth's husband's name?

  • John McEnroe
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What ground breaking band was The Grid's Dave Ball a member of?

  • Soft Cell
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The singles "Up On The Catwalk", "Promised You A Miracle" and "Sanctify Yourself" are by which band?

  • Simple Minds
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The hit single "Making Plans For Nigel" by New Wave group XTC came from which 1979 LP?

  • Drums & Wires
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British ska/New Wave band English Beat, formerly The Beat, split up after which 1982 LP?

  • Special Beat Service
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