10 of the Best MTV VMA Performances Ever

10 of the Best MTV VMA Performances Ever Since 1984, the awards show has set the stage for major moments in pop culture. Insider created a list of iconic performances to look back on before this year’s VMAs. 10. Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora's acoustic performance of “Living on a Prayer” and “Wanted Dead or Alive” in 1989 9. Madonna’s opera-like rendition of “Vogue” in 1990 8. Bruce Springsteen’s performance of “The Rising,” one year after 9/11 in NYC 7. Britney Spears’ performance of “Satisfaction” and “Oops!… I Did It Again” in 2000 6. Beyoncé’s pregnancy reveal while performing “Love on Top” in 2011 5. Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera’s tribute to Madonna in 2003 4. Diddy’s tribute to Notorious B.I.G in 1997 3. Michael Jackson’s performance of “Dangerous,” “Smooth Criminal” and more in 1995 2. Britney Spears’ snake performance to “I’m a Slave 4 U”
in 2001 1. Madonna’s iconic “Like a Virgin” performance at the very first VMAs in 1984