Artist Bio:
The Buggles were a British new wave band formed in 1977 by Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes. They are best known for their 1979 hit single "Video Killed the Radio Star," which was the first music video to be aired on MTV when the channel launched in 1981. The song was a commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in multiple countries.
The Buggles released their debut album, "The Age of Plastic," in 1980, which received positive reviews and achieved moderate success. Despite their short-lived career as a band, The Buggles are considered pioneers of the synth-pop genre and are credited with helping popularize the use of electronic instruments in mainstream music. After The Buggles disbanded, members Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes went on to have successful careers in the music industry, with Horn becoming a renowned producer and Downes joining the band Yes.
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