2007-01-25 12:11:49 · 5 answers · asked by Greg L 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
It was August 1981, I was watching!! They used to play music ALL THE TIME!! The first song was "video Killed the Radio Stars" by the Buggles, which every trivia buff knows....
The second song played was by Pat Benetar.
2007-01-27 17:28:15 · answer #1 · answered by SantaBud 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MTV (Music Television) is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on August 1, 1981, the original purpose of the channel was to show music videos, as well as other music news and events. Today, MTV broadcasts a variety of music, pop culture, youth culture, and reality television shows aimed at adolescents and young adults.
Since its premiere, MTV revolutionized the music industry. Slogans such as "I want my MTV" became embedded in public thought, the concept of the VJ (video jockey) was popularized, the idea of a dedicated video-based outlet for music was introduced, and both artists and fans found a central location for music events, news, and promotion. MTV has also been referenced countless times by musicians, other TV channels and shows, films and books.
MTV has spawned a handful of sister channels in the U.S. and dozens of affiliated international channels around the world. MTV's moral influence on young people, including examples of censorship and social activism on the channel, has been the subject of debate for years. MTV's choice to focus on non-music programming has also been contested relentlessly, demonstrating the channel's continued impact on popular culture.
2007-01-25 20:17:45 · answer #2 · answered by flatlined_in_ut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
June 10 1983
2007-01-25 22:25:14 · answer #3 · answered by byron s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometime in 1981.
2007-01-25 20:17:12 · answer #4 · answered by Tiki™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1984 with the video "Video killed the Radio Star"
2007-01-25 20:16:22 · answer #5 · answered by Kelly 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋