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The 40 Best Music Videos of 1981: Staff List
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The 40 Best Music Videos of 1981: Staff List
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When MTV launched in 1981, it paved the way for a decade of some of the most audacious, cinematic and iconic music videos, where the budgets were almost as big as the hair 😂 We turn our spotlight on a few of our favourites… 📽️ Read more here: spotlight.lnk.to/80sVideosFA | Spotlight - Sony Music UK
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On this day 41 years ago, the first MTV Video Music Awards aired live, honoring the best music videos from May 2, 1983, to May 2, 1984. Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler hosted the show at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.Herbie Hancock was the night's biggest winner, taking home five awards, followed by Michael Jackson, who won three. | Benjamin Watson
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MTV, short for Music Television, made its debut on August 1, 1981. It revolutionized the music industry by becoming the first 24-hour music channel, airing music videos and music-related programming. | Back to 80s
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The debut of MTV (Music Television) on August 1, 1981, marked a revolutionary moment in the entertainment industry. Launched as the first 24-hour music video cable channel, MTV promised to transform how audiences consumed music by combining it with a visual medium. The iconic opening sequence featured footage of a moon landing, with the American flag replaced by an MTV logo, signaling the bold, cutting-edge spirit of the channel. At 12:01 a.m., MTV aired its first-ever music video, “Video Killed
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September 14th 1984, MTV debuted their first annual Video Music Awards and it was something! Hosted by Dan Akroyd & Bette Midler it featured performances by so many iconic musicians like Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, ZZ TOP. Madonna’s all white outfit performing “Like a Virgin” and Diana Ross accepting an award for Michael Jackson! While MTV doesn’t play videos anymore (😂😂) tonight (9/12/23) marks the 38th VMA awards. #mtv #mtvvmas #vmas #vmas1984 #1984 #80s #80sfashion #80smusic #80sstyle #nostal
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