People don’t really watch music videos nowadays – we just stream music on our phones – but that wasn’t always the case. Back in the 80s, MTV changed forever how music looked. When the network launched in 1981, it inaugurated a golden age of creativity where visuals became as essential as the sound itself. These classic music videos told stories, built icons, and redefined pop culture for a generation that was glued to the screen.
#1: Michael Jackson – “Thriller” (1983)
This video changed everything. With a budget that rivaled Hollywood films, “Thriller” became a cultural earthquake. Directed by John Landis, it combined horror, dance, and storytelling in a way no one had seen before. From the werewolf transformation to the now-famous zombie dance, every frame is a legend we all remember.
