Before MTV, HBO used to do “Music Shorts” which were quickly renamed “Music Videos” and in between movies, you might get two or three videos. It’s the place I saw POP MUSIC (1979 for you non believers) video first. I also saw “Video killed the Radio Star” and other late 70s precursors to 80s pop. A lot of great 80s music, iconic pieces even, launched in 1979.
Apparently the 80s couldn’t wait to get started. Continue reading











