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1984
- The first MTV Video Music Awards are held in New York City and Madonna's suggestive performance of "Like A Virgin" draws attention.
- Motown star Marvin Gaye is shot and killed in an argument with his father.
- Sting leaves The Police for a solo career.
- The Band Aid single "Do They Know It's Christmas" organized by Bob Geldof and featuring Bono, Sting, Jody Watley, Boy George and many others, is released to aid Ethiopian famine victims.
- Prince releases the soundtrack for Purple Rain which charts at #1 US for 24 weeks.
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