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As the answer to the trivia question "What was the first act ever played on MTV?" Buggles assured their place in pop music history. Vocalist and bassist Trevor Horn and keyboardist Geoff Downes formed the electro-pop duo in England in 1977 after meeting as session musicians. Their first single, "Video Killed the Radio Star," hit number one in the U.K. in late 1979. When MTV went on the air on August 1, 1981, the prophetically titled song's video was the first-ever broadcast on the fledgling cable network. Although Buggles enjoyed three more British hits -- "The Plastic Age," "Clean Clean," and "Elstree" -- both Horn and Downes were more interested in production than performing. In 1980, they helmed Yes' Drama, joining the group as replacements for Rick Wakeman and Jon Anderson. After Yes' subsequent, momentary breakup, Downes signed on with Asia, while Horn co-founded the ZTT label, as well as the group Art of Noise, and produced hits for the likes of ABC, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and Seal, among others. Horn and Downes, who had never toured as Buggles, occasionally performed under that name during the late '90s, 2000s, and 2010s. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
Read moreAs the answer to the trivia question "What was the first act ever played on MTV?" Buggles assured their place in pop music history. Vocalist and bassist Trevor Horn and keyboardist Geoff Downes formed the electro-pop duo in England in 1977 after meeting as session musicians. Their first single, "Video Killed the Radio Star," hit number one in the U.K. in late 1979. When MTV went on the air on August 1, 1981, the prophetically titled song's video was the first-ever broadcast on the fledgling cable network. Although Buggles enjoyed three more British hits -- "The Plastic Age," "Clean Clean," and "Elstree" -- both Horn and Downes were more interested in production than performing. In 1980, they helmed Yes' Drama, joining the group as replacements for Rick Wakeman and Jon Anderson. After Yes' subsequent, momentary breakup, Downes signed on with Asia, while Horn co-founded the ZTT label, as well as the group Art of Noise, and produced hits for the likes of ABC, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and Seal, among others. Horn and Downes, who had never toured as Buggles, occasionally performed under that name during the late '90s, 2000s, and 2010s. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
Some of The Buggles's most popular songs include Video Killed The Radio Star, Video Killed The Radio Star - Single Version, The Plastic Age. These tracks have impressed fans and helped cement their place in the music industry.
You can listen to The Buggles's music on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Their most popular songs include Video Killed The Radio Star, Video Killed The Radio Star - Single Version, The Plastic Age, and more.
The Buggles is known for their distinctive sound in the early synthpop genre, often blending elements of new wave pop, making them a unique voice in the music world.
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