A.J. the DJ Presenting a look at the world of music with tidbits, information, and sales history.

          

           The MTV Awards Premiere!

Wow! It’s been 17 years since the inception of the MTV Awards.  We thought you’d like to see what the winners were in the inaugural year of 1984.

Best Male Video: David Bowie, "China Girl"

Best Female Video: Cyndi Lauper, "Girls Just Want to Have Fun"

Best Group Video: ZZ Top, "Legs"

Best Concept Video:Herbie Hancock, "Rockit"

Best Stage Performance Video: Van Halen, "Jump"

Best New Artist in a Video: Eurythmics, "Sweet Dream"

Best Overall Performance in Video: Michael Jackson, "Thriller"

and the major winner....

Best Video: Cars, "You Might Think"