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MTV, we’ll miss you. 📺 On 1st August 1981, MTV launched its first TV channel in the United States, marking a start of a new way to connect with music. It allowed artists a platform to create and play their music videos to fans in their homes. The channel launched in different regions and had a truly global audience. Last week, it was officially announced that MTV would be getting rid of all of their music channels in the UK, signifying the end of an iconic era. 💔 Here are moments from Toyah, K
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