Peter Dougherty Explained

Peter Dougherty (1955–2015) was the creator of the show Yo! MTV Raps, and played a formative role in shaping the early activity on MTV.^[1]

He was a 1977 graduate of Ithaca College.^[2]

He directed the music video for The Pogues song "The Fairy Tale of New York".

Notes and References

1. Web site: Peter Dougherty, Who Brought Rap to MTV, Dies at 59 . The New York Times . Oct 27, 2015 . October 28, 2015.
2. News: Peter Dougherty, Who Brought Rap to MTV, Dies at 59. Caramanica. Jon. 2015-10-27. The New York Times. 2017-07-25. en-US. 0362-4331.