From Eric G – Mr. Pop – Did we ever come close to seeing a “video” record album from music artists?
Mr. Pop History – Well today – so many songs from albums are put into video but…
If you study the early video music era – around 1981, you’ll find mentions of video music albums from popular artists. These were mainly re-released TV specials of such artists as Olivia Newton-John, Paul Simon and Liza Minnelli and could be found on stereo videodiscs (remember those?)
Mr. Pop History – Thanks Mimi G. Besides hip-hop beginning to make and take bigger audiences -
The biggest 1990 music trend – already on its way – was Sub Pop Records in Seattle and their roster of rock groups such as Nirvana, Mudhoney, Tad, L7 and Fluid. The little, but high influential label, was still pressing vinyl 7-inch singles and was making such a name for itself.
This at a time when white rock ‘n’ roll became stale and directionless.
That Seattle sound shook the 1990′s – thanks to Sub Pop.
Mr. Pop History – It’s still here and still relevant and still delivers the largest TV audiences for advertisers. Its biggest threat now – is the Internet. But that’s another thought.
Here’s a quote from 1984. It’s from Michael Mann, then executive producer of “Miami Vice.”
“If network TV doesn’t move into the ’80′s and become more relevant, they’re going to find all their viewers switching to cable before they know what hit them.”
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