Archive for March, 2008

I want my MTV!

So most everyone feels that MTV used to be the best thing that ever happened to television. Its nothing more than a joke. None of the cool, obscure bands are ever shown. Around maybe 2002 (ish) MTVX was available for digital cable customers. Big surprise, it is now called MTV Jams and is solely rap videos. VH1 has somewhat tried to maintain good rock videos, but that is only on VH1 Classics, only available to digital cable customers. This takes me back to my earlier discussion, I only enjoy older bands. MTVX showed older bands as well as new rock acts that maybe I do not care for, but at least the band gets some exposure.

I know my friends and I love the old MTV and it seems most others do as well. Why MTV does not cater to this group, even if only for digital customers only? MTVX was the only reason my mom got digital cable in the first place.