Co-Founder Roland Swenson shares the exciting story behind SXSW's first show all the way back in 1987. Continue reading
An article circa 2000 from Vanity Fair magazine interviews some of the senior executives, marketers, and industry insiders involved in the decision to found, launch, run, and promote MTV during its early years. Continue reading
Listen to this interview with MTV Founder John Lack, recorded in honor of the channel's 30th anniversary. Continue reading
This rare clip shows Martha Quinn, an original MTV VJ, recounting a news segment that formed a popular part of the early years of MTV. Continue reading
An MTV Classic documentary captures the five original VJs (Video Jockeys) of MTV. This 20-minute film provides insight into just what it was like to be a part of the ground floor of the now famous television channel. Continue reading
Miss the good old days of MTV? The video clip plays the channel's original theme song. Continue reading
Watch footage from MTV's original broadcast on Saturday, August 1, 1981. Continue reading
Rolling Stone interviewed one of MTV's original VJs, Mark Goodman, in a piece celebrating the iconic TV brand's 30th anniversary. The interview discusses the launch of MTV. Continue reading
Original MTV VJs Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Martha Quinn discuss their new book, "VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave" on TODAY with Mat Lauer. The VJs talk about the early years of MTV as well as their favorite memories, toughest interviews and more. Continue reading
Susie Clark shares her Woodstock adventure and details the most memorable moments of the music festival. Continue reading