aug 1, 1981 - Video killed the radio star - First ever MV on MTV
Description:
"Video Killed the Radio Star" is a famous pop song by The Buggles, released in 1979. It's renowned for being the first music video ever played on MTV when the channel launched in 1981, symbolizing the shift from radio as the dominant medium for music to the rise of music videos and visual storytelling in the music industry. The song and its video are often seen as a cultural touchstone that encapsulates the changing dynamics of music and media in the late 20th century.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 1, 1981
Now
~ 44 years ago