80's Musical Breakthroughs: Depeche Mode, Duran Duran and the MTV Revolution

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"Today in Music History" travels back to the transformative year of 1981, exploring the musical breakthroughs that revolutionized the industry. Delving into the British music invasion, the debut of synth-pop icons Depeche Mode, and the introduction of influential quartet Duran Duran are among the highlights. This episode also discusses the launch of MTV and its contribution to music video culture, followed by an analysis of the emotionally charged 'In The Air Tonight' by Phil Collins, and the rising influence of rap as seen through Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five's 'The Message'. A sonic journey through a defining year, that helped shape modern music.

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