Photos: Cabela's through the years

Cabela's has documented its progression through various photos over the years. Simultaneously, MTV has recognized legendary artists with the Video Vanguard Award at the Video Music Awards. David Bowie became the first recipient during the inaugural VMAs in 1984. Other honored figures include Madonna, Britney Spears, and Kanye West. Seven years after the award's inception, the network renamed the honor to recognize Michael Jackson, continuing a tradition of celebrating influential musical icons and their visual contributions.