1984 : At the first MTV Video Music Awards in 1984 , Madonna performed her hit " Like a Virgin " wearing a combination bustier/wedding gown , including her trademark " Boy Toy " belt . During the performance , she rolled around on the floor , revealing lacy stockings and a garter . Cyndi Lauper spoke in " '' Exorcist '' - esque gibberish " to explain the VMA rules right before winning the Best Female video for " Girls Just Want to Have Fun " . David Bowie , The Beatles and director Richard Lester were rewarded with the first ever Video Vanguard Awards for their work in pioneering the music video
first MTV Video Music Awards
1984 MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Award