There was a time when MTV was more powerful, in theory, than any other organization in the world. Yes, I'm counting the U.S. government.
I mean, even if he had wanted to, Reagan couldn't just point at a musician and say "You're the next big star!" and have it come true. MTV executives, however, could absolutely do that for the better part of two decades.
I can honestly say that we, unlike MTV, will always stay true to the music and will never become reality TV trivia ... unless someone gives us enough money.
Which music video launched it all?
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Correct Answer: The Buggles — Video Killed the Radio Star
The answer is: Video Killed the Radio Star. Launched on August 1, 1981, MTV was a major influencer on the growth of music videos, and the spread of music in general, during the 1980s. As a nod to their concept, MTV chose to air The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star" as their very first music video, which had previously only been available in New Jersey.Over the next 24 hours, 116 unique videos were played, a total of 209 video spins in total, featuring sensations such as Phil Collins, Hall & Oates, Rod Stewart, and REO Speedwagon. Source
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