Where To Watch
Can you name these musicians on American Bandstand back in the day?
Now this is what we call a pop quiz.
Image: The Everett Collection
American Bandstand aired on TV from 1952 through 1989. Just think of all the acts that appeared over those four decades. Host Dick Clark witnessed the evolution of pop music firsthand, as he welcomed on crooners, rockers, disco acts, funk bands, pop singers, new-wavers and rappers.
We've gathered ten of them. Can you name them all? Pay attention to the clues.
-
This pop star showed her true colors in 1984.
Image: The Everett Collection -
This rock pioneer was known by his rectangular guitar.
Image: The Everett Collection -
This disco act was "celebrating" its No. 1 hit in the early 1980s.
Image: The Everett Collection -
This "Jersey Boy" was still popular in the 1970s, regardless of the season.
Image: The Everett Collection -
American Bandstand would "take on" this Norwegian pop sensation in 1984.
Image: The Everett Collection -
"Chances Are" you know this '50s singer, especially his Christmas music.
Image: The Everett Collection -
This rock & roll icon was still doing the Twist in 1975.
Image: The Everett Collection -
The high school in 'Grease' was named after this teen idol.
Image: The Everett Collection -
He's saying, "If You Don't Know Me By Now"… you will never, ever know this British pop star.
Image: The Everett Collection -
He came on in 1985 to sing his smash hit. Find this too hard? Just remember: “When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going.”
Image: The Everett Collection
Can you name these musicians on American Bandstand back in the day?
Your Result...
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Pellentesque nec ante ipsum. Mauris viverra, urna et porta sagittis, lorem diam dapibus diam, et lacinia libero quam id risus.
Elvis - The Stare
$19.95
Sun Record Co. - Logo
$19.95
Jimi Hendrix - Woodstock
$19.95
Elvis - Long Live the King
$19.95
Yes - Yessongs
$21.95
Elvis - Mugshot
$19.95
Yes - Logo
$21.95
AC/DC - FTATR (Mineral Wash)
$19.95
AC/DC - Multi Albums
$19.95
AC/DC - Fire & Guitar
$19.95
AC/DC - '80 U.S. Tour Flag
$19.95
AC/DC - Angus Guitar
$19.95
AC/DC - Highway Fire
$19.95
AC/DC - Let There Be Rock
$19.95
AC/DC - White Light
$19.95
Styx - Colorful Renegade
$19.95
Soul Train - Disco Moon
$19.95
Tom Petty - Wildflowers
$19.95
Styx - Flag Guitar
$19.95
Aerosmith - PV Tour '87-'88
$19.95
Aerosmith - Rocks
$19.95
Sun Record Co. - Logo
$19.95
Jimi Hendrix - Jimi Hendrix
$19.95
Jensen AM/FM Pocket Radio
$14.99
Panorama (Vinyl) - The Cars
$29.98
Soul Train - Faded Train
$19.95
AC/DC - FTATR (Mineral Wash)
$19.95
AC/DC - Multi Albums
$19.95
AC/DC - Fire & Guitar
$19.95
AC/DC - '80 U.S. Tour Flag
$19.95
AC/DC - Angus Guitar
$19.95
AC/DC - Highway Fire
$19.95
AC/DC - Let There Be Rock
$19.95
AC/DC - White Light
$19.95
AC/DC - HTH
$19.95
AC/DC - Powerage Cartoon
$19.95
Related
11 Comments
Can you name these musicians on American Bandstand back in the day?
You got 10 out of 10
You got 10 out of 10
10/10
10 out of 10. El Perfecto.
* NEVER heard of A-ha or Simply Red! ♣
You got 10 out of 10
Rock on! You rolled right through this one.
Rock on! You rolled right through this one.
You got 9 out of 10
Rock on! You rolled right through this one.
A-ha = GREAT band! Amongst many other fantastic performers mentioned here as well :)
Rock on! You rolled right through this one.
A-ha = GREAT band! Amongst many other fantastic performers mentioned here as well :)
You got 10 out of 10
Rock on! You rolled right through this one.
Rock on! You rolled right through this one.
9/10. You got 9 out of 10
Rock on! You rolled right through this one
Rock on! You rolled right through this one
7/10! missed #4,#5 and #8.
CAN YOU NAME THESE MUSICIANS ON AMERICAN BANDSTAND BACK IN THE DAY?
You got 10 out of 10
Rock on! You rolled right through this one.
Man, I watched ABS every Saturday morning back in the day. Great show!
You got 10 out of 10
Rock on! You rolled right through this one.
Man, I watched ABS every Saturday morning back in the day. Great show!