FIRST! 10 Groundbreaking Achievements In Music History

FIRST! 10 Groundbreaking Achievements In Music History

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On Thursday, August 1, Bud Light Music First commenced its historic “50/50/1” event, comprised of 50 concerts in each of the 50 states, by artists ranging from Miguel to The Flaming Lips to Ludacris—all on the same day. In light of that milestone, we wanted to look back at some other firsts in the history of the music business in which individuals broke new ground, reached record-shattering levels of popularity and success, or simply got to the mountaintop before anybody else.

Madonna and Metallica Share a First (1983)

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Two Astronauts Improvise the First Musical Performance in Space (1965)

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MTV Airs “Video Killed The Radio Star” as First Music Video (1981)

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DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince Win the First Rap Grammy (1989)

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The Backstreet Boys Release the First Album to Sell a Million in a Week (1999)

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Harry Belafonte Releases the First Album to Sell a Million in a Year (1956)

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Jackyl Becomes the First Band to Play 21 Concerts in 24 Hours (1998)

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WOR Becomes the First FM Rock Radio Station (1966)

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Ice-T Releases First Rap Album with Parental Warning Label (1987)

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The Beatles Play the First Stadium Concert (1965)

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