1900
Edison invents the gramophone in the USA - allows people to record sound and listen to when ever they want.
1930
Creation of the first "soundies" (musicals) - music being presented with imagery started to become popular.
1963
UK's first music TV programme, Ready Steady go (ITV) - allowed artist to promote their music
1964
Top of the Pops TV programme Begins (BBC) - BBC's more successful version of a music TV programme - It had a bigger impact on society due it had larger stars
1975
Queen released Bohemian Rhapsody - a music video that was twice the length of the standard at the time. -
1981
MTV launched - An entire channel dedicated to promoting musicians, bands and artists through music videos.
1983
Michael Jackson: Thriller - 14 minute long music video/short film - was completely different to anything ever done before it.
1987
MTV Europe - Europe now has access to the popular music channel.
2005
launch of YouTube - the ability to watch videos on demand wherever there is internet.
2010
launch of music video service Vevo - gives musicians and artist a service to support their music videos on the internet.
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