Last night was the finale of TRL, thus marking the end of an era.
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I remember coming home from school and watching TRL religiously as I’m sure many of you have.
For me, as someone who has made music his life, this is especially sad.
In the 24 hours preceding the TRL finale the only music videos found on the network were in the replay of the finale and the premiere of Rihanna’s “Rehab” video. This truly is the death of a facet of the music industry. TRL and MTV were the quintessential launching pads for many, many careers in the music and entertainment industry, and to see what MTV has become just sickens me.
Gone are the epic video premiere’s that they hyped for weeks, gone are the interview’s, the classic moments, and possibly the VMA’s…now it’s drivel like “The Hills” that has taken over the airwaves.
I wish I could write more, but I am pressed for time…
My last statement is to any and all music lovers.
Please rally together and save the music industry. We NEED a show like TRL and a network that’s devoted to videos and music, as MTV used to be. We NEED to do something fast. If any musicians/celebs find their way to my blog, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE don’t hesitate to contact me. I would be willing to put my savings into any new Music Video outlet, as there is a need for it.
