Top 20 Decade Defining Music Videos of the 1980s

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton WRITTEN BY: George Pacheco

From groundbreaking animation to controversial religious imagery, these music videos shaped pop culture as we know it. Join us as we explore the most influential and memorable MTV moments that defined an era. From Michael Jackson's mini-movie masterpiece to Madonna's provocative performances, these clips changed music forever! Our countdown includes iconic videos like Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer," a-ha's "Take On Me," Dire Straits' "Money For Nothing," Madonna's "Like a Prayer," and many more groundbreaking visual achievements that helped establish MTV as a cultural phenomenon. Which music video do you think best captures the essence of the 1980s? read more...

Top 20 Decade Defining Music Videos of the 1980s

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