The choice was symbolic — a song about technology changing music became the opening statement for a channel that would completely transform the music industry. MTV launched with the now-famous line:
“Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll.”
That moment marked the beginning of the music video era, reshaping how artists were seen, marketed, and remembered forever.
The surprise collaboration happened during Sophie Grey.’s set while she was supporting Sting on his Middle of October UK tour. Horn — the English musician and legendary producer who co-wrote, sang and played on the original Buggles track — joined Grey. onstage for one of the night’s highlights.
As captured in the official live video — now circulating widely on YouTube — the duo delivered a faithful but invigorating rendition of the classic, with Horn handling lead vocals and bass guitar, while Sophie delivered the distinctive backing and “oh-ah-oh” hook that defines the song.
