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The Birth Of MTV

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On this date in 1981, MTV debuted. The opening video was a two year old video by The Buggles called "Video Killed The Radio Star".

Yes, they once played music videos. Almost non-stop around the clock as a matter of fact.



Video: The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star - youtube

2 comments:

MOOKIE said...

Think of how many careers Mtv has made and destroyed...

Destroyed: Billy Squire, his career ending video for Rock Me Tonite

Club80 said...

Well, to be fair, MTV didn't destroy his career. They just hastened its demise.