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January 1 – The newest music video channel, VH-1, begins broadcasting on American cable. It is aimed at an older demographic than its sister station, MTV. The first video played is Marvin Gaye's rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner". [1] January 11. One of the biggest music festivals in the world begins in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
May 13 – Selma Diamond, Canadian-born American comedian, actress, and writer (b. 1920) May 16 – Margaret Hamilton, American actress (b. 1902) May 17 – Abe Burrows, humorist, author, and director (b. 1910) June 6 – Leonard Lake, American serial killer (b. 1945) June 11 – Vic Tanny, bodybuilder and physical culture advocate (b. 1912)
1985 in American music (11 P) N. 1985 American novels (154 P) P. 1985 in American politics (5 C, 5 P) S. 1985 in American sports (28 C, 25 P) T. 1985 in American ...
The 1985 MTV Video Music Awards aired live on September 13, 1985, honoring the best music videos from May 2, 1984, to May 1, 1985. The show was hosted by Eddie Murphy at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Don Henley was the night's biggest winner, taking home
"Things Can Only Get Better" Howard Jones: 42 "All I Need" Jack Wagner: 43 "Freeway of Love" Aretha Franklin: 44 "Never Surrender" Corey Hart: 45 "Sussudio" Phil Collins: 46 "Strut" Sheena Easton: 47 "You Give Good Love" Whitney Houston: 48 "The Search Is Over" Survivor: 49 "Missing You" Diana Ross: 50 "Separate Lives" Phil Collins and Marilyn ...
January 20, 1985 — Ronald Reagan's second inauguration Long before we had a businessman-turned-reality TV star seeking re-election, an actor-turned-politician was entering his second term in office.
Pages in category "1985 in American music" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
By the mid-1980s, country music audiences were beginning to tire of country-pop. Although some pop-country artists continued to record and release successful songs and albums, the genre, in general, was beginning to suffer. By 1985, a New York Times article declared country music "dead". However, by this time, several newcomers were working ...