Pop Music Videos and Their Impact

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How much money did Michael Jackson spend on making his pop video 'Thriller'?

$1,000,000

$1,500,000

$800,000 (correct)

$500,000

Which TV channel helped unknown singers and groups become rich overnight with their pop videos?

BBC

ABC

MTV (correct)

CNN

When did videos become the biggest thing in the pop music world?

1990s

1960s (correct)

1980s

1970s

What is one way that singers and groups become famous with their videos?

By getting on TV Signup and view all the answers

What does Jools Holland think about the quality of pop singers as actors in videos?

They are very bad actors Signup and view all the answers

Which country does Jools Holland praise for producing very good music video directors?

Britain Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of music videos according to the text?

To promote new records and make singers and groups famous Signup and view all the answers

How do record companies benefit from producing music videos as mentioned in the text?

By increasing revenue through TV airtime and video sales Signup and view all the answers

What sets the Birmingham group 'Duran Duran' apart in the music industry?

Their rise to fame after the release of their first music video Signup and view all the answers

Why are British record companies investing heavily in producing music videos?

To promote new records and artists through visual media Signup and view all the answers

What role does Jools Holland play in the music industry as mentioned in the text?

He receives hundreds of music videos from record companies every year Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the impact of music videos on the popularity of singers and groups?

Videos play a crucial role alongside TV appearances in making singers and groups famous Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of British music videos does Jools Holland appreciate compared to American ones?

The excellence of British film directors' work in making videos Signup and view all the answers

'Thriller' by Michael Jackson became famous primarily due to:

'Thriller' becoming popular worldwide after a significant investment Signup and view all the answers

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