A Year in Music

Actor, writer, and musician, Tommy Chong dives into the year of '64; The year The Beatles took over, Motown Records became a driving force, and The Rolling Stones made their debut. Plus, a look at how political and social changes influenced pop music.

Former MTV Vj, Downtown Julie Brown takes you back to the year 1979. The new age of Disco arrives, Michael Jackson is introduced, and Gloria Gaynor releases an unforgettable hit. Don't forget the new streaming technologies introduced this year in music.

Former MTV Vj Matt Pinfield discusses the defining moment of the year 1971. Moments, when each member of The Beatles starts their solo journey and women, hit the stage solo, the iconic voices of Barbra Streisand, Carole King, and Janis Joplin.

Former MTV Vj, Downtown Julie Brown takes you back to the year 1984. Brown touches on unforgettable history where the music video gets its very own celebration on television, pop royalty is crowned, and the first compact disc is manufactured in the U.S.

Carla Marie and Anthony dive into the beginning of a new decade, 1980. The Disco age is considered dead, but a new sound of music emerges. Reggae and R&B are on the rise, and Heavy Metal gets even heavier.

Former MTV Vj Matt Pinfield touches on key moments throughout the year 1991. Pinfield looks into a year where music comforts the nation, and a legend takes a final bow. 1991 continues to unveil the transitions of powerhouse bands.