Interview with Geoff Downes: How "Video Killed the Radio Star" Became an 80s Icon Despite Peaking in the 70sProfessor of Rock Up next an interview with a principal band member and cowriter of one of the most recognizable and popular songs of the 80s. except for the fact that it was actually written, recorded, releas...3 years agoInterview with Geoff Downes: How "Video Killed the Radio Star" Became an 80s Icon Despite Peaking in the 70sProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.How Alice Cooper’s "School’s Out" Became a Rebellious Anthem and Got BannedHow Dave Grohl’s Heartbreak Inspired Foo Fighters’ "Everlong"How The Police Went from Rejection to Global Superstars with "Message in a Bottle"How Pink Floyd’s "Run Like Hell" and The Wall Were Born from ChaosHow Van Halen’s "Jump" Became Their Only #1 Hit Despite Band TensionsInterview with John McCrea of CAKE: The Story Behind "The Distance" and Its Iconic Opening LineHow Til Tuesday’s "Voices Carry" Broke Barriers and Became an 80s ClassicHow The Traveling Wilburys Formed and the Magic Behind "Handle With Care"