The 80's were very important years in music history. Known as the "decade of excess," the 80's brought a more visual experience to music. From fireworks at concerts to MTV, the 80's made sitting next to the radio a thing of the past. Musicians became more into their image then ever before. The 60's were the natural, feel good music era. The 70's were the dance crazed disco era. By the time the 80's rolled around, people needed something new and crazy. People's hair was outrageous, and the 80's got the name, "the big hair decade" from this. Bright colors and flashy clothes were also the craze. Hair and clothes were a direct reflection of the music people listened to.
             "I WANT MY MTV!!" was the cry from thousands of teens during the 80's. MTV, otherwise known as music television, brought videos along with music to TV. MTV brought the artist closer to their fans by being in their homes and showing how they look, along with how they sound. The term VJ also came about when MTV needed host or, "video jockeys" instead of DJ's. MTV became a place where unknown artists could become huge. Some of these artists are still known today like Madonna, Duran Duran, Devo, The Police, Prince, Michael Jackson, R.E.M., Public Enemy, and many more.
             The music video brought a new style of life to people's homes. Hair and clothing were very much effected but also cars, sports, and other subjects were effected. After seeing rock stars drive American muscle cars in their videos, people went and bought Mustangs, Nova's, T-birds, and Corvette's. Even sports stars wanted a part of music. Many athletes would be in videos to show their support to their favorite artist.
             The post-disco decade brought more wild music, and dancing to America. Rock and Roll was the biggest form of music at the beginning of the decade. Rock and Roll's fans were most
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