Music Legends III
This singer, known as "The King of Reggae", popularized reggae music worldwide with hits like "No Woman, No Cry" and "One Love"
Bob Marley
This song, inspired by their time in India, features the lyrics "Let me take you down, 'cause I'm going to"
Strawberry Fields Forever
This iconic music video was the first to air on MTV on August 1, 1981
"Video Killed the Radio Star"
This DJ, known for his "Rock and Roll Party" radio show, was one of the first to play rock and roll music in New York City.
Who is Alan Freed?
This rock and roll legend, known for hits like "Peggy Sue" and "That'll Be the Day", died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959.
Buddy Holly
This artist, known as "The Queen of Disco", had hits like "I Will Survive" and "Hot Stuff"
Donna Summer
This song, written by George Harrison, reflects his interest in Eastern spirituality.
Within You Without You
This Michael Jackson music video, featuring groundbreaking special effects, became a defining moment in MTV history.
Michael Jackson - "Thriller"
This song by Elvis Presley, which got heavy radio play, is often considered the first rock and roll hit.
What is "That's All Right"?
This pioneering musician, known as "The Big Bopper", also perished in the plane crash alongside Buddy Holly.
J.P. Richardson
This singer, known as "The King of Country Music", had a career that spanned six decades and produced hits like "Hello Darlin'" and "It's Only Make Believe"
Conway Twitty
This song, featuring lyrics about enlightenment and self-realization, is often considered one of John Lennon’s masterpieces
Across the Universe
This band's music video for "Money for Nothing" featured early computer animation and became an MTV staple.
Dire Straits
This DJ, known as "The Hossman", was influential in promoting rock and roll in the Southern United States.
Who is Bill "Hoss" Allen?
This musician gave up his seat on the plane to JP Richardson
Waylan Jennings
This artist, known as "The First Lady of Song", was one of the most influential jazz vocalists of all time with hits like "Summertime" and "Mack the Knife"
Ella Fitzgerald
This song, recorded during their time in Rishikesh, is about encouragement for another member of the Ashram
Dear Prudence
This Madonna music video, featuring the singer dancing in a wedding dress, was banned by MTV for its controversial content.
Madonna - "Like a Prayer"
This hit song by Little Richard, featuring the famous line "A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop-a-lop-bam-boom!", was a radio sensation in the 1950s.
What is "Tutti Frutti"?
The plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens occurred near this city in Iowa.
Clear Lake
This band, led by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, is one of the greatest rock bands of all time with hits like "Satisfaction" and "Paint It Black"
The Rolling Stones
This song, influenced by Indian classical music, features the sitar played by George Harrison for the first time.
Norwegian Wood
This Guns N' Roses music video, known for its live concert footage, became one of the most requested videos on MTV.
Guns N' Roses - "Sweet Child o' Mine"
This song by Bill Haley & His Comets was one of the first rock and roll records to receive widespread radio airplay.
What is "Rock Around the Clock"?
This event, referred to as "The Day the Music Died", inspired this song" by Don McLean
“American Pie"