For over 50 years, the NBC comedy, Saturday Night Live (SNL), has welcomed hundreds of actors, comedians, and musicians to take the Studio 8H stage as hosts, musical guests, or fun cameos.

Just this season, we've already seen Heated Rivalry breakout Connor Storrie make his hosting debut, Cher perform as a musical guest, and Oscar nominee Teyana Taylor take the stage.

But the most recent episode, hosted by Ryan Gosling, was historic because the musical guest, Gorillaz, wasn't a new act using the platform to catapult itself into viewers' playlists.

They're actually an iconic band that finally made their debut. The twist? They are the first virtual band to ever headline SNL.

Ahead of his fourth time hosting, Ryan Gosling joined Gorillaz in their usual playful promos, including a funny bit where he confused himself for a Five-Timers Club member.

The fans might have expected “Clint Eastwood” to appear only in the promo, but Gorillaz surprised everyone by opening their set with the 2001 hit.

It was a heartfelt nod to longtime fans who’ve supported the band since their groundbreaking start in 1998.

Gorillaz, the brainchild of artist Jamie Hewlett and Blur’s Damon Albarn,made their mark with iconic virtual members 2D; Murdoc Niccals, Russel Hobbs, and Noodle, who brought the band’s albums and videos to life.

Now, with both virtual and real-life members performing together, their SNL appearance was a thrilling reminder of just how unique they are.

While promoting their new album, The Mountain, they also treated fans to a stunning performance of "The Moon Cave."

Gorillaz's debut joins a long line of monumental musical moments on Saturday Night Live.

Over its 50-year history, SNL has delivered some unforgettable moments, from Sinéad O'Connor ripping up a photo of the Pope in 1992, to Elvis Costello switching songs mid-performance in 1977 and getting banned, and Ashlee Simpson’s infamous lip-sync mishap in 2004.

While Gorillaz's appearance didn't involve controversy, it stands alongside these historic instances, much like Nirvana bringing grunge to a mainstream audience or Funk 4 + 1 providing the first-ever hip-hop performance, further shaping pop culture and the music we listen to.