Another day and another statement on 80s glam rock and metal bands.
In a brand new interview with The Cosmick View, former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp talked about 80s glam bands and impact MTV had on the scene.
He said:
“Of course MTV played a major role, and it did that for every single artist, including Michael Jackson. Suddenly the music was visual, and people coast to coast and around the world could watch their favorite artist pose and pout. But looking back now, it also had a dark side — we just didn’t know that we were being branded for life with those videos.”
He continued:
“Like I just said, MTV was king and God, but when they turned their back on all the ’80s bands that had built MTV and done videos per three requests, MTV now became the executioner, and it was a big stab in the back. There we learned that we were all replaceable and disposable.”
He added:
“The major impact came when MTV changed its concept. In the ’80s, MTV buttered our bread, but after Kurt Cobain wore his grandfather’s sweater in the video for ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’, there was no place on MTV for bands like WHITE LION and MÖTLEY CRÜE.”
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White Lion was GOOD Motley was GREAT for the time…