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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!
  • By: Nick Swettenham
  • Narrated by: Nick Swettenham
  • Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (12 ratings)

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The Big 500 - 1980s Music Trivia and Fun Facts

By: Nick Swettenham
Narrated 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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Loving the 80s

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.

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INTRIGUING AND BROUGHT 80'S MUSIC TO LIFE!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. It took me on a wonderful journey back to the dynamic music scene of the 80s. Trivia questions were like little puzzles, which kept me hooked and entertained. Exploring genres like Ska and Heavy Metal added an interesting challenge. The questions were thoughtfully crafted, reflecting the diverse music landscape of the 80s. This audiobook brought the 80s to life in a fun and engaging way! I appreciate the author for such a wonderful work.

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Amazing Nostalgic Experience

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!

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Who doesn’t love a good trivia quiz!?

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!

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A blast for road trips!

I recently listened to this audiobook during a road trip, and I have to say it was a blast! Though I thought I knew a lot about the music of the 80s, this audiobook proved that there was so much more to learn. It's a fantastic way to embrace the nostalgia of the era while testing your knowledge and history of classic pop, rock, new wave, hip hop, and more.

Not only did it make the long drive more enjoyable, but it also sparked some friendly competition and conversation among my travel companions as we tried to guess the answers to various trivia questions. The mix of interesting facts, behind-the-scenes stories, and memorable moments from the 80s music scene kept us engaged and entertained throughout the journey.

Whether you're a hardcore 80s music fan or just looking for something fun to pass the time on your next road trip, this audiobook is a delightful and informative choice that will undoubtedly have you humming along to your favorite tunes from the decade.

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Nothing like 80s music!

Going over 80s music trivia can be so fun. It really takes you back! Don't miss out on going over these classics. It's a great way to pass the time and you might learn something new. Check it out!

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80's Groove: Music and Fun Facts

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!

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A ROAD TRIP BONANZA!

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…
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Very Entertaining and Nostalgic

This guide is packed full of facts and information about 80s music. I learned so much from listening to this, some of the facts were shocking and quite cool to know. The book covers multiple genres and it shows you how music developed over the years. The audiobook is very engaging, some of the questions have multiple-choice answers and so on. I recommend this audiobook.

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80s music are great

This experience was really enjoyable for me. It took me back to the past, offered an enjoyable variety of genres, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that I could answer the music trivia questions. The musical pieces were great and the guitar lessons provided for free were an added bonus! The narration was excellent, and the three stories were truly captivating and sparked my limitless imagination.

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