WATCH | This was the first music video played on MTV in 1981
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WATCH | This was the first music video played on MTV in 1981
MTV launched on 1 August 1981, making it's imprint on pop music and changing pop culture forever.
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11K views · 191 shares | On this day in 1981 MTV launched by playing its first music video, ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’!  Bring yourself back in time and listen to The 80's Radio on the free Audacy app: auda.cy/80sRadio | Audacy | Facebook
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11K views · 191 shares | On this day in 1981 MTV launched by playing its first music video, ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’!  Bring yourself back in time and listen to The 80's Radio on the free Audacy app: auda.cy/80sRadio | Audacy | Facebook
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2.1K views · 34 reactions | August 1, 1981: 40 years ago today, MTV was launched on cable. Its first music video, fittingly, was “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles. The network has adapted over the years but still has people saying “I want my MTV!” (: ViacomCBS) #ThisDayInHistory | Max Lewis | Facebook
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11K views · 191 shares | On this day in 1981 MTV launched by playing its first music video, ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’!  Bring yourself back in time and listen to The 80's Radio on the free Audacy app: auda.cy/80sRadio | Audacy | Facebook
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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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