1980s New Wave quiz

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1. 1 Medium

   Which band did former Human League members form in 1980?

   Answer: Heaven 17

   Why: The duo borrowed the moniker from a fictional pop group mentioned in Anthony Burgess's novel A Clockwork Orange.

2. 2 Hard

   Why did Gary Numan first wear pale white makeup on TV?

   Answer: Severe acne

   Why: Numan developed a sudden breakout before his 1979 Top of the Pops appearance, so makeup staff caked on pale foundation to hide it.

3. 3 Medium

   Why did Factory Records lose money on Blue Monday?

   Answer: Expensive sleeve design

   Why: Because the intricate 8-inch floppy disk sleeve cost more to produce than the record's retail price, the label lost money on every single copy sold.

4. 4 Hard

   Who first recorded Tainted Love in 1964?

   Answer: Gloria Jones

   Why: Gloria Jones originally recorded the song as a fast soul B-side 17 years before Soft Cell reworked it.

5. 5 Hard

   Whose backing band was poached to form Bow Wow Wow?

   Answer: Adam Ant

   Why: McLaren lured the musicians away with a weekly salary, leaving Adam Ant to rebuild his band with new percussionists.

6. 6 Medium

   Which London club sparked the 1980s New Romantic scene?

   Answer: The Blitz

   Why: The Blitz enforced a legendary door policy that turned away anyone who was not dressed in flamboyant, creative outfits.