Did MTV really effect rock music or was it just the 80's

kossofffan

Been thinking about the change in quality/style of rock music (for my taste) during the 80's. For me MTV seemed to swing the focus to more main stream sales than staying in 'our' sector of music. Was it the conscious decision of artists, record labels or media?

Yes some bands recognised the extra sales and took it on full bore, ZZ Top, Alice Cooper etc but lets not argue about which album/artist is 'better' as art is thankfully different for everyone!

FOR ME, looking back now the change is obvious in style. Yes many other influences within bands change the dynamics, but lets just stay with the MTV thing.

My random list of 'Last Great Album' followed by 'Went Rubbish Album' (it's just MY opinion) so chill when you don't agree,

AC/DC -   For Those About to Rock 1981 / Flick Of The Switch 1983

Alice Cooper -  DaDa 1983 / Constrictor 1986

Black Sabbath -  Mob Rules 1981 / Born Again 1983

Dio Last in Line - 1984 / Sacred Heart 1985

Iron Maiden -  Piece Of Mind 1983 / Powerslave 1984

Motorhead -  Iron Fist 1982 / Another Perfect Day 1983

Saxon -  Denim and Leather 1981 / Power and the Glory 1983

ZZ Top -  El Loco 1981 /  Eliminator 1983

Of course it's a huge generalisation and just a bit of Sunday morning banter and I do enjoy most of these artists albums post MTV.

Was it MTV that changed it for me? Or a change in my taste. I was 14 in 1980. How do you feel about that era?
What are you 'Last Great/ Went Rubbish' LP's

Any comments or articles regarding MTV would be appreciated too.

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