What is the most iconic and memorable VMA performance? All of these are known as the most iconic VMA moments by MTV and other media sources.
1984 "Like a Virgin" * Inaugural VMA performance*
1989 "Living On A Prayer/Wanted Dead or Alive" by Jon Bon Jovi
1990 "Vogue" by Madonna
1992 "Lithium" by Nirvana
1995 "Greatest Hits Melody" by Michael Jackson
2000 "The Real Slim Shady" by Eminem
2000 "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction/Oops!...I Did It Again" by Britney Spears
2001 "I'm a Slave 4 U" by Britney Spears
2003 "Like a Virgin/Hollywood" by Madonna & Britney Spears
2009 "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga
2011 "Love on Top" by Beyonce