Iconic Music Videos That Defined The Past Few Decades

“This Too Shall Pass” by OK Go (2010)

Yes, OK Go makes the list twice. Why? Well, if you’ve seen the video, there’s no way you’ll disagree. The entire production for "This Too Shall Pass" is a meticulously-executed Rube Goldberg machine. It took over six weeks to construct the machine, and the video was filmed over the course of two days. 60 takes later, “This Too Shall Pass” came to life. Out of all the takes, the machine only worked correctly three times.

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The More You Know

  • While on tour with Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page dated a 14-year-old girl. Try getting away with that today.
  • Prince was actually an excellent basketball player.
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  • Freddie Mercury's famous overbite was the result of him having four extra teeth in his upper jaw.
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