Iconic Music Videos That Defined The Past Few Decades

“Walk This Way” by RUN-D.M.C. feat. Aerosmith (1985)

The 1986 video for “Walk This Way” starts off with a literal wall that separates the rock and hip-hop groups during a musical duel that takes place between neighboring studios. Then, Steven Tyler physically (and figuratively) breaks through it, symbolizing that rock and hip-hop can exist in harmony. The collaboration between Run-D.M.C. and Aerosmith showed listeners that it was okay to be committed to two different genres of music.

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The More You Know

  • Barry Manilow did not, in fact, write “I Write The Songs.”
  • Freddie Mercury helped Princess Diana sneak into a bar by disguising her in an army jacket, a cap and sunglasses.
  • None of the Beatles could read or write sheet music.
  • Elvis Presley's manager sold hate merch for profit.
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