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When MTV launched on August 1, 1981, it didn't pick just any music video. The very first video shown was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles. Looking back, it feels less like a song choice and more like a mission statement. MTV was helping transform music from something you listened to into something you watched. It's one of the most ...
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