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02of 17Belle of the BallMadonna in 1984.Sonia Moskowitz/GettyMadonnawas a vision of ’80s excess in her signature lingerie-inspired look and tons of beads.
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Madonna in 1984.Sonia Moskowitz/Getty
Sonia Moskowitz/Getty
Madonnawas a vision of ’80s excess in her signature lingerie-inspired look and tons of beads.
03of 17Blond AmbitionBilly Idol in 1984.Ebet Roberts/RedfernsUp for five awards,Billy Idolrivaled Madonna for most jewelry worn to an awards show.
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Billy Idol in 1984.Ebet Roberts/Redferns
Ebet Roberts/Redferns
Up for five awards,Billy Idolrivaled Madonna for most jewelry worn to an awards show.
04of 17Queen of PopTina Turner in 1984.Ebet Roberts/Redferns/GettyMusic iconTina Turnerperformed her 1984 hit “What’s Love Got to Do with It.”
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Tina Turner in 1984.Ebet Roberts/Redferns/Getty
Ebet Roberts/Redferns/Getty
Music iconTina Turnerperformed her 1984 hit “What’s Love Got to Do with It.”
05of 17Over the MoonCyndi Lauper in 1984.AP Photo/G Paul BurnettWith nine nods,Cyndi Lauperwas the most nominated artist at the 1984 VMAs, taking home one award for the video for her hit “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.”
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Cyndi Lauper in 1984.AP Photo/G Paul Burnett
With nine nods,Cyndi Lauperwas the most nominated artist at the 1984 VMAs, taking home one award for the video for her hit “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.”
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Quincy Jones in 1984.MPIRock/ MediaPunch via Getty
MPIRock/ MediaPunch via Getty
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08of 17Party GirlDale Bozzio in 1984.Debra Trebitz/Corbis/VCG via GettyMissing Persons lead singerDale Bozziosparkled at the 1984 VMAs.
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Dale Bozzio in 1984.Debra Trebitz/Corbis/VCG via Getty
Debra Trebitz/Corbis/VCG via Getty
Missing Persons lead singerDale Bozziosparkled at the 1984 VMAs.
09of 17Doin' It AllHuey Lewis in 1984.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettySingerHuey Lewisand his band Huey Lewis and the News were nominated for two awards and also performed their song “I Want a New Drug.”
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Huey Lewis in 1984.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
SingerHuey Lewisand his band Huey Lewis and the News were nominated for two awards and also performed their song “I Want a New Drug.”
10of 17Funny GuysEddie Murphy and Joe Piscopo in 1984.AP PhotoComediansEddie Murphyand Joe Piscopo presented the night’s biggest award, Video of the Year, to The Cars for their clip for “You Might Think.”
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Eddie Murphy and Joe Piscopo in 1984.AP Photo
AP Photo
ComediansEddie Murphyand Joe Piscopo presented the night’s biggest award, Video of the Year, to The Cars for their clip for “You Might Think.”
11of 17If Looks Could ThrillRichard Belzer in 1984.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyThe party continued at the VMAs afterparty at Tavern on the Green in New York City’s Central Park, where actorRichard Belzerwas on the guest list.
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Richard Belzer in 1984.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
The party continued at the VMAs afterparty at Tavern on the Green in New York City’s Central Park, where actorRichard Belzerwas on the guest list.
12of 17Top ThreeDiana Ross (center) and ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill in 1984.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyDiana Rossfound herself in a beard sandwich with ZZ Top’sBilly GibbonsandDusty Hillat the Tavern on the Green afterparty.
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Diana Ross (center) and ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill in 1984.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Diana Rossfound herself in a beard sandwich with ZZ Top’sBilly GibbonsandDusty Hillat the Tavern on the Green afterparty.
13of 17Hard RockAlice Cooper and Sheryl Cooper in 1984.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyThe 1984 VMAs were so big, they needed two afterparties! Here, shock rockerAlice Cooperand wife Sheryl arrived at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City.
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Alice Cooper and Sheryl Cooper in 1984.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
The 1984 VMAs were so big, they needed two afterparties! Here, shock rockerAlice Cooperand wife Sheryl arrived at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City.
14of 17Multi-PlatinumCher in 1984.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyChersported a cropped blonde ‘do to the VMAs afterparty at the Hard Rock Cafe.
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Cher in 1984.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Chersported a cropped blonde ‘do to the VMAs afterparty at the Hard Rock Cafe.
15of 17All Eyes on YouValerie Bertinelli and Eddie Van Halen in 1984.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyValerie Bertinelliand then-husbandEddie Van Halencelebrated his band’s win for Best Stage Performance in a Video.
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Valerie Bertinelli and Eddie Van Halen in 1984.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Valerie Bertinelliand then-husbandEddie Van Halencelebrated his band’s win for Best Stage Performance in a Video.
16of 17Wild BunchRobert Downey Jr., Anthony Michael Hall, David Lee Roth and Sonia Braga in 1984.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyRobert Downey Jr.,Anthony Michael Hall, Van Halen frontmanDavid Lee Rothand Sonia Braga arrived to the Hard Rock Cafe afterparty in style.
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Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Michael Hall, David Lee Roth and Sonia Braga in 1984.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Robert Downey Jr.,Anthony Michael Hall, Van Halen frontmanDavid Lee Rothand Sonia Braga arrived to the Hard Rock Cafe afterparty in style.
17of 17Famous FacesNick Rhodes and Julie Anne Friedman in 1984.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyDuran Duran’s Nick Rhodes and then-wife Julie Anne Friedman posed for a pic at the afterparty. Rhodes’s band was up for two awards at the VMAs, and he and bandmateSimon Le Bonpresented the Moon Person for Best Female Video to Cyndi Lauper.
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Nick Rhodes and Julie Anne Friedman in 1984.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes and then-wife Julie Anne Friedman posed for a pic at the afterparty. Rhodes’s band was up for two awards at the VMAs, and he and bandmateSimon Le Bonpresented the Moon Person for Best Female Video to Cyndi Lauper.
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