Humorous-quotations Quote by Lexxie Couper

MTV essentially killed 'American Bandstand' and 'Solid Gold,' because music videos are an easier way for pop artists to gain television exposure.

— Don Cornelius

MTV ruined music for us.

— Steve Lukather

Dear MTV, What the f*ck happened? Sincerely, Music.

— Anonymous

It could be the sort of declining grip of the American MTV-nation culture-the fact that MTV doesn't play so much music anymore.

— M.I.A

The so-called alleged 'art' of the video - well, the video has killed the radio star, but the video star killed the live musician,…

— John Lydon

At one time, MTV was hip and suddenly it became outdated.

— Prince

At its best, MTV puts a face to the names, if you know what I mean. I think if you can take the expression…

— John Rzeznik

I think the first thing that you need to detach yourself from is numbers, because music has now splintered off into so many different…

— Adam Levine

Today, MTV doesn't play videos anymore, but YouTube certainly has become the next MTV.

— Christopher Bollen

MTV is to music as KFC is to chicken!

— Lewis Black

Videos destroyed the vitality of rock and roll. Before that, music said, "Listen to me." Now it says, "Look at me."

— Billy Joel

God bless pop music and God bless MTV.

— Lady Gaga