1983 Rock Classic Became a No. 1 Hit After Being Cut Down for Radio

But the song was cut way down for a radio edit, and its music video was also edited by MTV. Written by guitarist George ...

“In 20 minutes this song almost wrote itself”: Phil Collins and Philip Bailey’s classic ’80s hit

Another song that was inspired by chance was Easy Lover, the 1984 hit for Philip Bailey and Phil Collins, which came into being when legendary bassist Nathan East was noodling around on the piano at ...

’80s Rock Band The Outfield Is Suddenly Climbing the Charts 12 Years After Disbanding

The Outfield is climbing the charts again, more than a decade after the English rock band officially disbanded.The band's signature song, "Your Love," has re-entered the Billboard ...
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These 12 bands found massive fame – but lost what made them special

From psychedelic pioneers to stadium giants, these artists turned their backs on the sound that made them famous – with ...
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How 'Video Killed the Radio Star' became MTV's first iconic music video in 1981

The Buggles released "Video Killed the Radio Star" at the same time as another band, but gained recognition for its music ...

'80s Pop-Rock Band a-ha's 'Take On Me' Re-enters Billboard Global 200 After 41 Years

Norwegian pop-rock band a-ha is enjoying another chart milestone more than four decades after releasing its signature hit.  The group's classic single "Take On Me" has re-entered the Billboard Global ...
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‘Pretty in Pink’ soundtrack is still a mixtape masterpiece 40 years later

Star Molly Ringwald influenced John Hughes on the soundtrack.

Dave Kendall, Creator and Host of MTV’s ‘120 Minutes,’ Dies at 63

With his English accent and ubiquitous leather jacket, Mr. Kendall was the face of alternative music on MTV from 1989 to 1992 ...

1984 No. 1 Hit, With Its Iconic Chorus Written In One Night, Became One of the Greatest Duets of the '80s

When Phil Collinsand Philip Bailey first teamed up in 1984 to collaborate on Bailey's solo album, neither intended to create ...
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“Same song they started with”: Internet reacts as MTV Music bids farewell with last song “Video Killed the Radio Star”

On New Year’s Eve, MTV Music not only bid farewell to 2025 but also its viewers, as it permanently went off air after a successful and glorious 44-year run. The 1979 Buggles song, Video Killed the ...