- August 1, 1981 marks 40 years since MTV’s first broadcast and Ultimate Classic Rock is celebrating with the 40 biggest moments for rock on the channel.
- Taking the top spot is the actual debut of MTV, with the first look at the channel being an astronaut landing on the moon and saying the words, “Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll.”
- Also on the list: KISS sharing themselves without the makeup for the first time, David Bowie’s criticism of MTV’s lack of diversity, the broadcast of 1985’s Live Aid, and the very first episode of ‘120 Minutes, which was home to alternative rock videos.
- Check out the whole list now over at UltimateClassicRock.com
- What has been your favorite rock moment on MTV?
