This is a list of people who have been video jockeys on the music channel MTV. Originally hired to represent a wide array of musical tastes and personal ethnicities, VJs eventually became …

Aug 24, 2020 · Appropriately, the first music video to air was The Buggles “Video Killed the Radio Star” — introducing an entirely new concept of television, hosted by the first group of MTV …

Jan 2, 2024 · So, for those who still want their MTV, read on to discover where the most iconic VJs have journeyed since their MTV glory days.

Sep 27, 2024 · When MTV launched in 1981, it changed pop culture forever, and the five original MTV VJs became stars. See what they've been up to since the '80s.

Dec 28, 2023 · There were so many great hosts them, and really all the way through the '90s and beyond, so here is our list of all those fondly remembered VJs and other MTV personalities.

When MTV launched on August 1, 1981, it didn’t just revolutionize music television—it introduced the world to a new kind of celebrity: the Video Jockey, or VJ.

Where Are The Original 1980s MTV VJs Now? Carson Daly was the most iconic MTV VJ of my time. I remember the days when I raced home to see the new music video premiere on TRL …

Jun 28, 2021 · When MTV launched in 1981, it hired five “video jockeys” to serve as hosts. They introduced videos, conducted artist interviews, gave the channel a personality and became …

Nov 27, 2024 · MTV VJs were the on-air hosts of the channel who introduced music videos and provided commentary, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage. They were the face of MTV …

Aug 1, 2025 · The first 20 videos ranged from The Buggles to REO Speedwagon, and the original five VJs—Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter, J.J. Jackson, and Martha …