Whom “video killed,” in a 1979 hit NYT Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer on August 19, 2024
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Updated Aug 19, 2024
Whom “video killed,” in a 1979 hit NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Whom “video killed,” in a 1979 hit NYT for the August 19, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle.
Hints
- Answer Contains 9 letters
- Start with R and end with R.
- Possible solutions are RACKETEER,RACONTEUR,RADIOSTAR.
Answer
The answer to the Musicians of the Whom “video killed,” in a 1979 hit NYT crossword clue is "RADIOSTAR."
The crossword clue “Whom “video killed,” in a 1979 hit” with the answer "RADIOSTAR" refers to the song "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles. Released in 1979, this song is famous for its lyrics about how the rise of television (and later music videos) impacted the prominence of radio stars.
The song's refrain, “Video killed the radio star,” metaphorically describes the shift in media consumption from radio to television, suggesting that the advent of video and television technology diminished the influence of radio broadcasters and musicians.
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