40 years ago tonight I was in Ft. Lee,NJ with the
handful of people who launched the idea that changed everything.And the launch of MTV was successful. Mostly.The roll out more so. I am lucky to have come together with this amazing group back then. Happy 40th friends!
18 years ago today my friend and fellow former MTV VJ passed. I think about him almost every day and miss him. So many things he's missed over the years. Rest in Power JJ.
@MarthaQuinn
@AlanHunterMTV
@NinaBlackwood
This is a shot from our visit to GMA on the 10th anniversary(?).
Oh no! Tina u were simply The Best! Lucky to see her w/The Ike & Tina Turner Review. No one could top this woman on stage. There at Live Aid witnessed that pinnacle! Sweetest woman ever. A truly beautiful soul. Rest In Power!
It’s been a lotta years. 43 in fact that I’ve been in music. It’s still not lost on me how lucky I am to have been able to continue doing this. I’ve been at
@SiriusXM
for an incredible 15 years now! Here’s the…
We are in the midst of a very bad run. Another one down. One of the true creative geniuses in music. His deep love and of the art of music was evident in everything he worked on. Solo work. Film soundtracks. Writing. Producing. This one really hurts!
Well I'm sorry to hear that. But it is what it is. I don't talk on air about it. I'm a citizen and have the same rights as anyone to speak. And now it is important that we speak truth to power. There is so little truth to be had. Thanks for the note.
Without words. Utterly speechless. Such immense kindness from my Volumaniac family
@siriusxmvolume
. Thanks to every one of you for donating to
@DementiaOrg
in memory of my mom. Hopefully the research you help fund will help me if need be in the future! Love to you all!
@MarthaQuinn
Not quite sure why yer getting those vibes! I think you're about to crack 50 right!!!!!! We all still need the youngest VJ! Happy birthday Quinsky. 😘😘
Aw man. Mathew Perry? 54? To his family and friends my condolences. He really will live in our memories. And in syndication. He’s part of American culture.
My friend Gale Sparrow passed this weekend. She was someone I ineracted with so often in those early days of
@MTV
! She was an amazing talent wrangler and was a blast to hang out with. We will miss you , Hon!
My Dad in his happy place. On his sailboat lovingly named after my Mom. Sweet Bitch. We had some memorable times when I was a kid. And some not so much. We were starting to get each other when he died. And I still miss the guy pretty much every day. Happy Fathers Day to all dads!
By this time in 1981 I'd gotten out of my contract with WPLJ in New York and was in run throughs for the launch of MTV. Alan Hunter and Martha Quinn had yet to be hired as I recall. 40 years ago. WTF!!!
The Eagles
@TheGarden
last night. Sounding as great as they ever have. One of the greatest American bands of all time. Great solo tunes along w/the classics.
#thegoodymadelife
Welp! That's it. I can't separate art from the artist. After years of overlooking his politics... I'm done with this dude.
#thegoodymadelife
Like Jason says...blind faith. How does one of our heroes wind up on that side of the aisle? Answer. He was always on that side.
I want to take you back to a time long ago when MTV mattered. Come with me on The 80s Cruise! Kenny Loggins will be on board along with The Fixx Berlin - Official Band and so many more! Check the lineup for our 4th annual. Gonna be awesome!
Many thanks to
@morningjoe
for having me on to remember the iconic
@tinaturner
. Loved talking about a woman that was so important to us at
@mtv
back then and made a huge impression on me growing up when I saw her with The Ike & Tina Turner Review.
#thegoodymadelife
#SimplyTheBest
If you have a friend who is Jewish consider reaching out to them to show support in the face of the slaughter of the Israeli people and disavow this horrific violence.
Thanks to all the the music fanatics who listened to our Christmas present for you. If you haven't heard it yet check out a sample of our new year end look back at 2023 in music and be on the lookout for Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light coming mid January '24!
I was lucky enough to be asked to host this look back at MTV at 40 produced by the BBC World Service. It aired on BBC on Christmas eve and Christmas day and is now available for 30 days here:
A first for me to be on the BBC!
Dems should not get to cocky about last night's victories. I'm encouraged but it's the beginning of the beginning. Let's hope the Dems can come up with a real platform to continue wins in 2018. This is no time to coast.
#resisttrump
#fightracism
My wife & I have had a blast on
@The80sCruise
. When we’re not partying or taking in the awesome themed nights and activities we also try to hit the spa and take in some of the other luxuries of the cruise! Are you sailing with us in 2019? (LINK: )
Olivia yesterday. Now Lamont today. So sad to hear of the passing of a man who collabo'd on some of the greatest songs of my youth. Some of the greatest songs of all time! Rest in power Mr. Dozier.
Happy happy birthday to my beautiful, talented daughter Spencer. I couldn’t be more proud of the woman you’ve become. I love you so so much! 🎉🎉🎉🌹🌹🌹🎈🎈🎈🎊
@foofighters
I've had many a hilarious convo with
@taylorhawkins
! A sweet happy human. I'm absolutely gutted. What a tragedy. Love and peace to his family first of course and all the members of the
@foofighters
“If I happen to be president and I see somebody who's doing well and beating me very badly, I say go down and indict them.”
~Trump on indicting opponents if he wins
Could one friend please copy and repost?
I am trying to demonstrate that someone is always listening.
#SuicideAwareness
It only takes one person to make a life and death difference....
Please reply "Done" when you've participated.
Yea so this is my kid!
She's amazing.Please come see her live! I'll b the guy in the back whistling annoyingly.
#ProudDad
Who: Freddy
Where:
The Peppermint Club
8713 Beverly blvd
West Hollywood 90048
When:
Thursday, January 31st
Time:
8-11pm
Doors @ 8pm
lindseybuckingham The genius of this guy is stunning to see. His playing sure...but his mastery in his chord structure and melody ...his sense of notes and spaces...of loud to soft…
Stop whatever you’re doing and listen to President
#Obama
speaking LIVE now in Illinois. His speech makes
#America
sane again and gives me hope!
#vote2018
Could be the best lineup ever! It won't get any more rockin' than
@benatargeraldo
! This is exactly the party you will need as we head back into Winter! You gotta be there!