MTV Video Music Awards: 1988 Highlights

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  1. 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Arsenio Hall's bendy cartoon fingers make him the perfect host for MTV's 1988 Video Music Awards. Photos: 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Arsenio Hall's bendy cartoon fingers make him the perfect host for MTV's 1988 Video Music Awards.

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  2. 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Steven Tyler of Aerosmith performs the band's twice-nominated single, "Dude Looks Like A Lady," at the '88 VMAs. Photos: 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Steven Tyler of Aerosmith performs the band's twice-nominated single, "Dude Looks Like A Lady," at the '88 VMAs.

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  3. 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Slash (Guns N' Roses) brings teen porn queen Traci Lords onstage to help him accept the award for Best New Artist. Photos: 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Slash (Guns N' Roses) brings teen porn queen Traci Lords onstage to help him accept the award for Best New Artist.

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  1. 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode sings of "Strangelove" in his sexy leather outfit. Photos: 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode sings of "Strangelove" in his sexy leather outfit.

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  2. 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Oddly paired presenters Elvira, the Mistress of Darkness, and three-time NBA MVP, the great Magic Johnson. Photos: 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Oddly paired presenters Elvira, the Mistress of Darkness, and three-time NBA MVP, the great Magic Johnson.

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  3. 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Newly crowned Best New Artist, Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses sways those hips and welcomes us to the jungle. Photos: 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Newly crowned Best New Artist, Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses sways those hips and welcomes us to the jungle.

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  1. 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses ditches the suit and the shades to move in for a kiss. And who could turn him down? Photos: 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses ditches the suit and the shades to move in for a kiss. And who could turn him down?

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  2. 09.07.88, Los Angeles: MTV VJ Julie Brown sneaks up on Will Smith just two years before one little fight landed him with his auntie and uncle in Bel-Air. Photos: 09.07.88, Los Angeles: MTV VJ Julie Brown sneaks up on Will Smith just two years before one little fight landed him with his auntie and uncle in Bel-Air.

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  3. 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Michael Hutchence of INXS thanks the fans, after winning four awards for 1988 hit "Need You Tonight/Mediate." Photos: 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Michael Hutchence of INXS thanks the fans, after winning four awards for 1988 hit "Need You Tonight/Mediate."

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  1. 09.07.88, Los Angeles: The ever-colorful Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), who hasn't perceptibly aged in 20 years, presents the Moonman for Best Female Video at the 1988 VMAs. Photos: 09.07.88, Los Angeles: The ever-colorful Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), who hasn't perceptibly aged in 20 years, presents the Moonman for Best Female Video at the 1988 VMAs.

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  2. 09.07.88, Los Angeles: With Steven Tyler's gleaming chest looking on in the background, Suzanne Vega accepts the Best Female Video Moonman for "Luka." Photos: 09.07.88, Los Angeles: With Steven Tyler's gleaming chest looking on in the background, Suzanne Vega accepts the Best Female Video Moonman for "Luka."

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  3. 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Peter Gabriel presents Michael Jackson with the highly sought-after Video Vanguard Award, an honor which was later renamed after him. Photos: 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Peter Gabriel presents Michael Jackson with the highly sought-after Video Vanguard Award, an honor which was later renamed after him.

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  1. 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Arsenio Hall and Cher call big winners INXS up to accept their Video of the Year Moonman, and put an end to the night's festivities. Photos: 09.07.88, Los Angeles: Arsenio Hall and Cher call big winners INXS up to accept their Video of the Year Moonman, and put an end to the night's festivities.

    Posted 6/28/07

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