Yes, yes – we know. MTV may not be the same musical
force it once was, but it is still worth examining the timeline of an entity
that essentially changed the way we
enjoy music. When the first music debuted on the network (The Buggles'
"Video Killed the Radio Star"), it completely altered how gathered around
musical content. It wasn’t just about listening anymore; we also wanted to watch our music.
With that in mind, the infographic below follows the history of MTV
from The Buggles to breaking network records:
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Source: Bearshare.com
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Hisham Dahud is a Senior Analyst for Hypebot.com. Additionally, he is the head of Business Development for Fame House and an independent musician. Follow him on Twitter: @HishamDahud
