Music TV

In August of 1981 MTV was launched - this had a catapult effect on the way we listen to records and stars had huge success by creating accompanying works of art. A new breed of Pop artists had arrived, and acts such as Madonna, Duran Duran and Michael Jackson received huge success due to their iconic videos which matched their equally iconic music.


(Source: popeighties.com) the original MTV logo

Madonna was a huge deal in the 80's - she was one of, if not the most successful female musicians of that decade, and her career has lasted right up until modern day now. She stormed the music scene with the ever iconic 'Holiday', and it became a popular hit for clubs and on the radio. She became a hugely influential style icon - she worked closely with Jean Paul Gaultier which resulted in her most shocking and infamous look - the conical bra corset. She had a very eclectic sense of style which transferred to many of the fashion trends in the 80's.

The famous 'Like A Virgin' video.


(Source: fashioneditoratlarge.com) Jean Paul Gaultier's conical creation for Madonna - it's a look which is as well known as her name.

(Source: fanpop.com) Someone has kindly broken down the key elements of her 80's accessories

Another icon, perhaps the most iconic of all time, was Michael Jackson. Referred to the King of Pop, he took his performances to new heights with beautifully artistic and theatrical music videos; the most famous of them all being 'Thriller'

The full-length 14 minute spectacle that is Thriller.


(Source: mjworld.net) His style was influential and was copied all round the world


(Source: popeighties.com) Though I grew up in the 2000's, this band was one of the soundtracks to my childhood- Duran Duran were part of the British music invasion of the USA and had many themed albums which sold extremely well. They were considered part of the New Romantic scene along with those such as Spandeau Ballet.

Their video for the hit single 'Girls On Film' had to be censored due to the explicit images of women. There was a 'Day version', which was censored, and a 'night version', which was uncensored.