Tom Cruise and Kevin Bacon: both popular stars that emerged in the 1980's. And although you may not think that they have alot in common, they have a few interesting connections. So, today's 80's trivia challenge will highlight some of the things these two 80's stars have in common. Both were up and coming young stars back in the 80's, both starred in hit movies geared towards teen audiences, and both had memorable dance scenes in their big hit teen films. The two didn't actually show up in the same major motion picture cast until "A Few Good Men," but that came out in '92. So what else might connect the two? Reportedly Tom Cruise was considered for the lead role in Footloose, but there's a more tangible connection: hit songs from hit soundtracks. The same singer who sang the chart topping title song for Kevin Bacon's "Footloose" would later sing two hit songs for Tom Cruise's "Top Gun." In fact, this singer had more chart success with songs recorded for movie soundtracks than he had with songs recorded for his own albums. What is the name of this 80's musician?

Bonus Question: Kevin Bacon's character in one of his films has a best friend who is played by an actor who also plays the best friend of Tom Cruise's character in another film, AND this supporting actor is in real life the brother of another famous actor from the 80's who was himself a teen sensation way back then. What is the name of the supporting actor who played the 'best buddy' role alongside both Kevin Bacon and Tom Cruise back in the 80's?