VH1 Classic is a TV network of Viacom started in May 2000. Likewise, it is also operated as part of MTV Networks. It primarily features music videos and concert footage from the '70s through the mid-'90s. It formerly showcased '50s and '60s music, which has disappeared from the channel. On rare occasions, a video from the '60s is shown on the channel.
Hosts of the network are Amy Scott, Eddie Trunk, Toni J., Andrea Mineo, and Lynn Hoffman.
List of VH1 Classic Shows
Past Shows
Annual shows and specials
VH1 classic Thanksgiving
One of VH1 classic's more popular shows. Each year VH1 honors its viewers by inviting their favorite classic artists to join the VH1 staff for a
Thanksgiving dinner.
Old School
Old School is a series of television programs including
MTV Unplugged and
Behind the Music. Other installments in preparation are
Pop-up Video,
VH1 Storytellers,
Club MTV and
Yo! MTV Raps
Mtr (Movies That Rock)
Another of VH1's more popular shows now has a new home on VH1 classic. Mtr features classic rock and roll movies as well as movies inspired by the music.
All roads lead to Sturgis
An annual VH1 Classic show that spotlights the
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Metal Month
In May of 2006, VH1 classic, with some help from VH1, focused on
Heavy Metal. The month saw the premieres of the
Top 40 metal songs,
Heavy: The Story of Metal, and
VH1 Rock Honors.
International channels
- VH1 Classic UK is a British channel based on the same format as the US one, and has been on air since 1999.
- VH1 Classic European is an English language station broadcasting to Bosnia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Norway, Danmark, Finland, Hungary, Israel, Romania, Bulgaria, Russia, Slovak Republic.
Both these channels are operated by
MTV Networks Europe
External links
MTV Networks | Music video networks | TV channels with British versions