About Music: MTV's 30th Anniversary

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Music From Chad Bowar, your About Music Editor Those of us old enough to remember MTV's debut know that it used to be vitally important in breaking new bands and exposing music to the general public. These days the music videos are hard to find, and it's mostly reality shows. Our guides look back on some of the highlights and memorable moments in the history of MTV. Songs From MTV's First Day Of Broadcasting Almost everyone remembers that the Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star" was the inaugural music video shown on MTV at its August 1, 1981 launch. Many also know that Pat Benatar's "You Better Run," a cover version of a Rascals classic, was next on the playlist. But what about the remaining several dozen tunes that made up the fledgling network's first day of programming? MTV Profile Although a very different but still active entity today, MTV galloped through the '80s, for better and sometimes for worse, as a definite arbiter of musical taste, style and fashion. During the early '80s, the fledgling network helped introduce an entire stable of new music stars from Madonna to Cyndi Lauper to Def Leppard. See More About:  mtv  cyndi lauper  madonna Nina Blackwood Interview For many of us, the essence of our '80s music memories can be distilled into the launch of MTV and the advent of the video age. Nina Blackwood was at the vanguard of this, one of the decade's most influential and enduring phenomena, as one of five original veejays. See More About:  nina blackwood  mtv  madonna Top 10 MTV Video Music Awards Moments The MTV Video Music Awards have a well-earned reputation as an occasionally out of control, but always interesting awards celebration. These are 10 of the top moments through the years. See More About:  mtv video music awards  britney spears  michael jackson Music Ads Country Music Rap Music Dance Music Music Artists Music Music Music Featured Articles MTV Video Retrospective Greg Prato - 'MTV Ruled The World' Book Review Trey Songz - 'MTV Unplugged' Review 2011 MTV Music Video Awards Nominations MTV and Black Music Los Tigres del Norte - 'MTV Unplugged' Review   More from About.com 10 Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Music newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement