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3 Rock Songs From 1982 That Proved MTV Wasn’t a Gimmick

These three music videos from 1982 helped to prove MTV's staying power and influence in the visuals of many artists.

"We did a few rehearsals and they were terrible”: Why everyone expected Nirvana's MTV Unplugged appearance to be a disaster

Recorded on November 18th and first broadcast on December 16th 1993, Nirvana's now-legendary MTV Unplugged was a runaway ...
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Did MTV Not Play Black Artists in the '80s? It's Complicated

According to legend, before Michael Jackson, MTV didn’t show Black performers. Then, overnight, MTV evolved from a snobbish advert for the Second British Invasion to a true reflection of eclectic ...
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3 Hair Metal Bands That Went From MTV Fame to Obscurity

Like any genre, there are many tiers of hair metal bands. Unlike Mötley Crüe and Guns N’ Roses, many hard rock bands from the 1980s disappeared into obscurity after MTV fame. While some have continued ...
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MTV to Celebrate Busta Rhymes With First-Ever Rock the Bells Visionary Award

The MTV Video Music Awards have been at the helm of culture-shifting recognition since their first ceremony in 1984. In 2025, the VMAs tradition continues, as they honor Busta Rhymes for his lyrical ...
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Busta Rhymes Honors Ananda Lewis While Accepting First Rock the Bells Visionary Award at VMAs

Hip hop icon Busta Rhymes is the inaugural winner of the MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award. During the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, the rapper hit the stage at UBS Arena in Elmont, New ...
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Busta Rhymes To Receive Rock The BEll Award At MTV VMAs

The blessings do not stop coming in for Busta Rhymes. He will receive the inaugural Rock The Bells Visionary Award at the upcoming MTV VMAs. As per Deadline, Busta Rhymes will add yet another notch to ...