The first unofficial music video was created by Edward B. Marks and Joe Stern in 1894. They enlisted George Thomas and various performers to create a music video for "The little lost child" Thomas projected a lot of still images using a magic lantern. When the song was being played they would simultaneously play the still images, this became known as the illustrated song. Music videos developed from this.
It is unclear as to when music videos had been fully developed. The time when they most came about was in the 60's. The Beatles are commonly known for having one of the first music videos, A Hard Day's Night, directed by Richard Lester (1964). It is shot in black and white and is a type of mock documentary.
Top of the pops started in 1964, this gave band the opportunity to perform their songs. Top of the pops was broadcast for 42 years.
MTV started in 1981, these are the first 3 music videos to be aired on MTV
- "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles
- "You Better Run" by Pat Benatar
- "She Won't Dance with Me" by Rod Stewart
One of the most famed videos was created in 1984 Micheal Jackson's Thriller Directed by John Landis. The video was made on a budget of $500,000. John Landis is known for his horror films like The Innocents.
This in the 1990's era became famous for the diverse types of music. grunge, gangsta rap, R&B, teen pop; eurodance electronic dance music and the decade where alternative rock became mainstream. For example a well knock punk rock band is blink 182, they formed in 92. There hit was all the small things in 1999.
The Spice Girls formed in 1994. They were formed by father and son management team Bob and Chris Herbert. They wanted them to compete against the popular rise of boy bands. the first song 'wannabe' hit number 1 in England, Germany, New Zeland, Australia, and other countries.
Now a days pop is one of the most notorious music genre's from the most iconic musicians like Lady Gaga who's stunning and wacky performances and wacky clothing style take the music industry by storm.
Music reality TV is also a common way in which new bands are formed. X Factor, Pop Idol, and even Britain's got Talent, is a good way for struggling artists to get a foot in the door.
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