1981, and would spin music videos in rotation throughout the day. However, the network's Video Music Awards (VMAs) show launched on September 14, 1984. The VMAs is an annual ceremony where MTV ...

"Ladies and Gentleman, rock 'n' roll." MTV began its first broadcast with these words just after midnight on Aug. 1, 1981, followed by the music video for The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star." ...

When MTV debuted on Aug. 1, 1981, it revolutionized how the world consumed music. We could watch our favorite bands and artists from the comfort of the living room couches. Video soon started ...

At this point, music videos as we know them didn’t ... After all, who would want to watch pop videos all day? In 1981, the first track was played on MTV – a UK number one hit that had barely ...