WATCH | This was the first music video played on MTV in 1981
The channel's first broadcast started with a video of a rocket launch, followed by a video depicting an astronuat on the moon planting an MTV flag.On 1 August 1981, MTV kicked off its very first episode, blending music and television, and for the first time ever.started with a rocket launch, followed by a video depicting an astronaut on the moon planting an MTV flag.
As we know, the"moon man" would become the symbol for MTV and the statuette given away at the MTV Video Music Awards. "Ladies and gentlemen, let's rock and roll," the voice of Warner Cable executive John Lack said as the channel kicked off. Mark Goodman, one of MTV's first VJs, spoke during the show's opening, calling it:"The best of TV, combined with the best of radio."
He added:"We all are so excited about this new concept in TV. We'll be doing for TV what FM did for radio."We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred, you have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today.