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That’s what it was created for, after all.

At least they were able to perform too.

Star-studded performances and epic backstage feuds made 1992 ceremony one for the books.

Simmering feud reached a boiling point at 2007 awards show.

Red carpet looks, onstage performances and more.

See how it all shook out with the rock and alternative nominees.

He'll reportedly appear as the signature Moonperson.

Watch them shred Metallica, Korn, and Vince Neil before you watch the new season.

While we don't get our time on the channel often, do you remember the one golden day MTV came to hang out in Grand Rapids?

One of the best EPs of all time.

"Video Killed the Radio Star" was the first clip aired on the network, but that's not how some executives wanted it to go.

Plenty of controversial, memorable and influential things happened before they stopped focusing on music.