1980s
"Video Killed the Radio Star" was the first video played on this new TV network
What is MTV
Nirvana kicked off the 90s with this hit single that ended the reign of 80s hair metal overnight
What is "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
Before enduring a cruel summer as a pop star, this artist started out in country music when she sang about the teardrops on her guitar
Who is Taylor Swift
Of all the former members of One Direction, this artist has had the most successful solo career
Who is Harry Styles
Already known as a child and teen star, this "King of Pop" debuted his adult career with his hit album "Thriller"
Who is Michael Jackson
Straight out of Compton, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and Easy E were all members of this famous rap group
Who are N.W.A.
She was a "Single Lady" when she was a member of Destiny's Child before breaking out as a solo artist
Who is Beyonce
This artist wore a dress made entirely out of meat to the 2010 MTV Video Awards
Who is Lady Gaga
Tired of the overpriced cost of albums, this veteran rock band with hits like "Creep," "Karma Police," "Kid A," and "Paranoid Android" began releasing their music for free on the website in 2021
Who is Radiohead
This popular band had Slash on lead guitar and Axl Rose as the lead singer
Who are Guns n' Roses
This famous thrash metal band's biggest hit is 'Enter Sandman"
Who are Metallica
This group wrote the hit song "I Got a Feeling"
Who are the Black Eyed Peas
This group helped lead the K-Pop trend with their singing and dancing
Who are BTS
This "Rolling in the Deep" singer always names her albums after her age
Who is Adele
This artist ruled the 80s with her signature look, controversial attitude, and hits like "Material Girl," "Papa Don't Preach," "Like a Prayer," "Express Yourself," and "Vogue."
Who is Madonna
By the late 90s, grunge and alt rock were sadly taking a back seat to the new bubblegum pop artists such as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and this boy band who "wanted it that way"
Who are the Backstreet Boys
The band was responsible for the rock hit "Seven Nation Army" that soon became played at many sporting events
Who are The White Stripes
This former actress from Victorious and Sam and Cat become a major pop star in the 2010s
Who is Ariana Grande
This singer's hit songs like "Ocean Eyes' and "Bad Guy" are all written by her brother Finneas
Who is Billie Eilish
Before becoming a popular meme in the 2000s, this artist had a big hit in 1987 with "Never Gonna Give You Up"
Who is Rick Astley
Following the end of Nirvana, Dave Grohl started his own band called this. They are still a band today.
Who are the Foo Fighters
Following the break-up of N'Sync, this artist released his debut solo album "Justified" which featured the hit single "Rock your Body"
Who is Justin Timberlake
This artist brought the Uptown Funk in 2015
Who is Bruno Mars
Blinding Lights was the featured song of this artists Superbowl halftime show in 2020
Who is The Weeknd