MTV Tried to Bury These 7 Songs — But Fans Made Them LEGENDARY

MTV could make or break a rock video in the 1980s — but sometimes fans had the final say. In this episode of Backstage Classics, we count down 6 classic 80s rock songs MTV resisted, restricted, banned, or barely played… and one bizarre bonus video that became unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. From hard rock and heavy metal to controversial clips, late-night rotation, corporate backlash, and videos MTV simply didn’t know how to handle, these songs proved that fan demand could overpower gatekeepers. Watch until the end for the strangest MTV outlier on the entire list. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:37 Number 6 — The metal video MTV refused to air 01:56 Number 5 — The clip too provocative for early cable 03:27 Number 4 — The outrageous cover video MTV pulled 04:55 Number 3 — The anti-corporate video that embarrassed MTV 06:55 Number 2 — The Sunset Strip anthem MTV had to clean up 08:48 Number 1 — The dangerous debut MTV nearly ignored 10:21 Bonus — The nightmare video that disturbed viewers 11:52 What's your take? Which MTV controversy surprised you the most? Drop your pick in the comments, and let us know what should be in Part 2. Think you know classic rock? This trivia book is built to expose the gaps — link below. 👇 Trivia book 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7FDJYGG Word Search 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7FVRPNM Subscribe HERE 👉    / @backstageclassics