63: Imposters, Grammys, and Scandal

Live music is always tricky for live TV events. You have to make sure the performers behave themselves and perform the song that was agreed upon. You can allow the performance to overrun for a minute or two but any longer, the whole show could be off-kilter. Some shows like Top of the Pops in… Continue reading 63: Imposters, Grammys, and Scandal

45: Premieres, MTV, and Downfalls

     In the mid-1980s MTV was the new go-to place for music. The television channel played nothing but music videos 24 hours a day with millions of households watching. It was a revolution in the way people consumed music. If an artist got their video in the rotation on the channel, then it was guaranteed… Continue reading 45: Premieres, MTV, and Downfalls