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".

References

  1. ↑ "Peter Dougherty, Who Brought Rap to MTV, Dies at 59". The New York Times. Oct 27, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
  2. ↑ Caramanica, Jon (2015-10-27). "Peter Dougherty, Who Brought Rap to MTV, Dies at 59". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
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