Music Journalist & MTV Video Jockey; Host on SiriusXM's The 80s on 8; Co-Author of "VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave"
Nina Blackwood Biography
Nina Blackwood is an American disc jockey, music journalist, and television personality recognized as one of the original five MTV video jockeys (VJs), alongside Mark Goodman, J.J. Jackson, Alan Hunter, and Martha Quinn. Blackwood participated in the debut of MTV, which began with the airing of "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles. Initially studying acting, Blackwood transitioned to music television after responding to an advertisement in Billboard Magazine for the new channel, helping to establish the role of the video disc jockey and influencing the evolution of music media.
Blackwood's tenure at MTV spanned several years, during which she and her fellow VJs witnessed the rise of music television and interacted with prominent pop music figures such as Adam Ant, Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, and Duran Duran. In addition to her work as a VJ, Blackwood pursued acting and modeling, appearing in television shows and films including "Vice Squad," "Reckless Kelly," and "I Crave Rock & Roll." She also performed onstage in The Vagina Monologues.
Following her time at MTV, Blackwood hosted "Rock Report" for Entertainment Tonight and served as host of the music television show "Solid Gold." Her appearances extended to A Current Affair, Access Hollywood, VH1, The Discovery Channel, and MSNBC. Blackwood continued her broadcasting career in radio, becoming a host on SiriusXM Satellite Radio's Big 80s channel and leading nationally syndicated radio shows such as "Absolutely 80s" and "New Wave Nation." She also hosts "The 80s on 8" on SiriusXM Radio and co-hosts "The Big '80s Top 40 Countdown" with other original MTV VJs.
Blackwood has contributed to music journalism through her writing, co-authoring the memoir "VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave" with Goodman, Hunter, and Quinn. The book provides an oral history of MTV's early years and offers insight into the development of 1980s pop culture. Blackwood remains associated with the music and broadcasting industries, known for her distinctive voice and her role in shaping the landscape of music television and radio.
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