Sérgio Mendes
Brazilian Pop Pioneer Sérgio Mendes Dies at Age 83
He was an international bossa nova ambassador and was best known for his hit song “Mas Que Nada.”
‘Friday Night Videos’ Helped a Lot of MTV-Less Early ’80s Music Fans
“For many of you, Friday Night Videos will be your first experience with music video” said a narrator during an intro to an early episode of NBC’s series. And it was true. For early ’80s music fans without MTV or cable television altogether, FNV filled a big void.