MTV begins to change the record industry, Michael Jackson's Thriller, the second British invasion, cable TV takes hold, the US economy improves, and the US festival include the topics covered.
A musician is arrested on stage for the first time, a Beatle becomes a walrus, and the Summer of Love occurs as young people protest against the Vietnam War.
The Beatles break up, the birth of heavy metal, albums outsell singles for the first time, a great year for Motown, the movie "Woodstock" opens, the '27 Club' expands, and more.
Rock and hip-hop cross over like never before, musicians unite to use their voices to inspire, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Simple Minds Bon Jovi and the Rolling Stones top the charts
Lzzy Hale is back with highlights of 1981. MTV debuts; the new President is shot; Blondie, Michael Jackson, Ozzy and Phil Collins each go solo; the early days of what was later later known as the Second British Invasion and more.
Grunge starts edging out Glam Rock, Divas rule the pop charts, the first rap song to hit #1, MTV's 'Unplugged' debuts, the first rap song to hit #1 and more.
The year 1984, when the music video gets its very own celebration on television, pop royalty is crowned, and the first compact disc is manufactured in the U.S.
MTV reaches critical mass, the Live Aid benefit concert, the influence of videos in the music industry, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen rule the charts, plus a lot more highlight from 1985 in music.