The first annual 1984 MTV VMAs, hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Performances by Rod Stewart, Madonna, Huey Lewis and the News, David Bowie, Tina Turner, ZZ Top, Ray Parker Jr., Herbie Hancock, Billy Idol, and The Cars. Notable performances included Madonna's iconic rendition of "Like a Virgin," David Bowie performing "Blue Jean" from London, and Herbie Hancock's "Rockit" with its groundbreaking special effects.
| Name | Type | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Turner | Guest Star | ||
| Simon Le Bon | Guest Star | ||
| Bette Midler | Guest Star | ||
| Nick Rhodes | Guest Star | ||
| Dusty Hill | Guest Star | ||
| Ronnie Wood | Guest Star | ||
| Madonna | Guest Star | ||
| Frank Beard | Guest Star | ||
| Diana Ross | Guest Star | ||
| Billy Idol | Guest Star | ||
| Eddie Murphy | Guest Star | ||
| David Bowie | Guest Star | ||
| David Lee Roth | Guest Star | ||
| John Landis | Guest Star | ||
| Joe Piscopo | Guest Star | ||
| Roger Daltrey | Guest Star | ||
| Rod Stewart | Guest Star | ||
| Cyndi Lauper | Guest Star | ||
| Dan Aykroyd | Guest Star | ||
| Martha Quinn | Guest Star | ||
| Billy Gibbons | Guest Star |