The History of the Music Video

Dates Of Significance

• 1923- Invention of the talkies. These were the first films with actual sound on them.
• 1950- Colour appears on the first video.
  
• 1955- Rock and Roll appears.
  
• 1967- Television variety shows appear featuring bands and artists. The first music videos were sent in to be shown if the bands were not available.
  
• 1975- Modern Music Video.
  
• 1979- Pop Clips.
  
• 1980-David Bowie "Ashes to Ashes" music video released.
  
• 1981- MTV created (Video Killed The Radio Star was the first video to be aired).
  
• 1985- CD first available in shops. Video Killed The Radio Star.

Artists/Bands

Adam and the Ants

John Lennon

Gary Numan

Robbie Williams

Britney Spears

The Beatles

Michael Jackson

Duran Duran

David Bowie

Madonna

Queen

Marylin Manson

Billy Idol

The Monkies

Judy Garland