Well lucky me, cuz on Detroit PBS (WTVS) on Saturday nights I got to watch 'The Beat'. It was a video show hosted by Doug Podell, a local radio DJ, and for me it was the number one source for all the best videos of the time. Also they weren't afraid to play the metal. If I think back to all the great 80's metal videos, I saw them first on 'The Beat'. Motley Crue, Ratt, Priest, W.A.S.P, Iron Maiden and Scorpions to name a few. I've searched the web trying to find clips of the show but nothing has sprung up so instead I've got a picture of Doug from back in the day.
As far as a musical post I'm torn what to pick. I watched so many videos on that show it's hard to really pick one, but if I have to choose this is one that to this day sticks out in my mind. It's Aerosmith's video for 'Let The Music Do The Talking'. I first saw it on the show and it quickly became my favourite video for a long time. I'm really not sure why. Enjoy!
By the way, this video is the reason I love Dan Armstrong's clear acrylic guitars!
