Music Video History

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Which artist is credited with releasing the first music video?

  1. The Beatles

  2. Elvis Presley

  3. Michael Jackson

  4. Madonna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Beatles released the first music video, "A Hard Day's Night", in 1964.

What was the name of MTV's first music video?

  1. Video Killed the Radio Star

  2. Thriller

  3. Like a Prayer

  4. Smells Like Teen Spirit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MTV's first music video was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles, which aired on August 1, 1981.

Which artist was the first to win a Grammy Award for a music video?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Madonna

  3. Prince

  4. Whitney Houston


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Jackson was the first artist to win a Grammy Award for a music video, for his video for "Thriller" in 1984.

Which music video is considered to be the most expensive ever made?

  1. Thriller

  2. Scream

  3. Black or White

  4. Earth Song


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Michael Jackson's music video for "Scream" is considered to be the most expensive ever made, with a budget of $7 million.

Which music video was the first to feature computer-generated imagery (CGI)?

  1. Money for Nothing

  2. Sledgehammer

  3. Take On Me

  4. Smooth Criminal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dire Straits' music video for "Money for Nothing" was the first to feature computer-generated imagery (CGI).

Which music video was the first to be banned from MTV?

  1. Like a Prayer

  2. Thriller

  3. Smells Like Teen Spirit

  4. Baby One More Time


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madonna's music video for "Like a Prayer" was the first to be banned from MTV, due to its controversial religious imagery.

Which music video was the first to feature a same-sex kiss?

  1. I Want Your Sex

  2. Like a Prayer

  3. Justify My Love

  4. Vogue


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George Michael's music video for "I Want Your Sex" was the first to feature a same-sex kiss.

Which music video was the first to be directed by a woman?

  1. Thriller

  2. Like a Prayer

  3. Justify My Love

  4. Vogue


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Madonna's music video for "Justify My Love" was the first to be directed by a woman, Mary Lambert.

Which music video was the first to be shot in space?

  1. Major Tom (Coming Home)

  2. Starman

  3. Space Oddity

  4. Rocket Man


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Peter Schilling's music video for "Major Tom (Coming Home)" was the first to be shot in space.

Which music video was the first to feature a virtual reality experience?

  1. Sledgehammer

  2. Take On Me

  3. Smooth Criminal

  4. Scream


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Michael Jackson's music video for "Scream" was the first to feature a virtual reality experience.

Which music video was the first to be released exclusively on the internet?

  1. All Star

  2. Interstate Love Song

  3. The Way You Make Me Feel

  4. Smells Like Teen Spirit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Smash Mouth's music video for "All Star" was the first to be released exclusively on the internet.

Which music video was the first to be viewed over 1 billion times on YouTube?

  1. Gangnam Style

  2. Despacito

  3. Shape of You

  4. See You Again


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PSY's music video for "Gangnam Style" was the first to be viewed over 1 billion times on YouTube.

Which music video was the first to be nominated for an Academy Award?

  1. Thriller

  2. Like a Prayer

  3. Justify My Love

  4. Vogue


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Jackson's music video for "Thriller" was the first to be nominated for an Academy Award.

Which music video was the first to win a Grammy Award for Best Music Video?

  1. Thriller

  2. Like a Prayer

  3. Justify My Love

  4. Vogue


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Jackson's music video for "Thriller" was the first to win a Grammy Award for Best Music Video.

Which music video was the first to be inducted into the National Film Registry?

  1. Thriller

  2. Like a Prayer

  3. Justify My Love

  4. Vogue


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Jackson's music video for "Thriller" was the first to be inducted into the National Film Registry.

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