MTV Firsts: Country, Rock, Rap, and Reality
Who was the first rap artist on MTV? What about country? And was there metal before Headbangers Ball?
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What Was MTV’s 120 Minutes?
After launching in 1981, MTV soon began branching out into news and specialty shows.
5 Music Videos Directed by Famous Filmmakers
Looking back today, we see that more than a few budding filmmakers started their careers directing music videos. At the same time, as MTV’s popularity grew, some established filmmakers wound up directing music videos, lending their style to the format. Either way, there are many, many examples of these collaborations. Below are five music videos…
Watch MTV’s First Four Hours
Watch MTV’s first four hours (from Aug. 1, 1981) in their entirely.
Our MTV Weekend Celebrates the Channel’s 40th Anniversary
This month MTV celebrated its 40th anniversary, and we’re taking a whole weekend to celebrate and re-live some choice musical memories.
Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ Video Turns 30
Thirty years ago today, Nirvana filmed the video for their song “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”
The First 100 Videos Played On MTV
By Raina Douris, Host, World Cafe “Ladies and gentlemen, rock ‘n’ roll.” Those were the words spoken by Warner Cable executive John Lack on Aug. 1, 1981, at 12:01 am when MTV — Music Television — went on air for the very first time. It was accompanied by the image of an astronaut, modeled after…
