In the final two decades of the 20th century, and the early years of the 2000s, MTV was the place to go for all things music, ...

who contributed to various music videos by David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, and the Sex Pistols. Following in her famous brother's footsteps, Janet Jackson (pictured at the 1995 MTV VMAs ...

Meanwhile, in the USA, plans for MTV were beginning. The concept was simple – non-stop music videos, 24 hours a day. But, as part of America’s cable television, MTV would rely upon advertising ...

Music videos, if done right, can become nothing short of pop culture events, and the most high-profile directors would take their clout in the MTV world and transition into proper film careers ...

When MTV debuted on Aug. 1 ... short films or gave us an insight into the live concert experience. Today, music videos continue to push boundaries and innovate. Here's a look at 25 influential ...

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