If you were impressed about MTV "back in the days" you've quite probably did not experience "the days", cause back then it was common knowledge that this guy is a notorious ripper and lamer.
See scene magazines app. 1989 like Sex 'n' Crime for further information

looks like E.S.C.O.S. to me... which never looks nice, yet requires some skill & effort ;)

I was surely impressed by Moskway TV back in the days, but I can't really say this intro looks nice.