In America, however, things were about to change with the launch of MTV (Music Television) in August 1981. 40 years on, we take a look at how TV gave us the constant access to pop that we know today.

On August 1st of 1981, a new network premiered on cable called MTV, and "Music Television" soon exploded as an incredible new way for listeners to engage with artists. While music performance ...

MTV musical television was launched on August 1, 1981, and changed the game. The very first music video to air was ironically ...