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August 1, 1981, history was made when MTV...
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On this date in 1981, MTV launched in America. The first video they played was "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles (1 Aug 1981). In the summer of 1981, music was about to change forever. On 1 August at 12:01 am, MTV flickered to life on cable television, playing the prophetic "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles. As the first words echoed from television speakers across America - "I heard you on the wireless back in '52" - it was clear a revolution had begun. MTV brought the mus
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The debut of MTV (Music Television) on August 1, 1981, marked a revolutionary moment in the entertainment industry. Launched as the first 24-hour music video cable channel, MTV promised to transform how audiences consumed music by combining it with a visual medium. The iconic opening sequence featured footage of a moon landing, with the American flag replaced by an MTV logo, signaling the bold, cutting-edge spirit of the channel. At 12:01 a.m., MTV aired its first-ever music video, “Video Killed
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Did you know? On August 1, 1981, MTV launched in the U.S. with its very first music video: “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles. Fast forward to today — and Milwaukee’s music scene is very much alive and kicking! 🎤🎸 Catch the vibe with Rhythm Cafe MKE, our digital series spotlighting local artists and the sounds that move our city. 👉 Watch now on https://bit.ly/4ep5WgG or download the songs on spotify: https://spoti.fi/46iOFUr #RhythmCafeMKE #MilwaukeeMusic #OnThisDay #MTVAnniversary
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