Private company
RockAmerica
Music video subscription service
RockAmerica is a music video subscription service for professional disc jockeys based in New York City, New York. Founded in 1980 by Ed Steinberg, it was the first company to offer music videos on a subscription basis, and provided a vital channel before the establishment of MTV and other television outlets.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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RockAmerica is a music video subscription service for professional disc jockeys based in New York City, New York. Founded in 1980 by Ed Steinberg, it was the first company to offer music videos on a subscription basis, and provided a vital channel before the establishment of MTV and other television outlets.2
Timeline
- 1980Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaRockAmerica
- WikidataQ7354173
Sources
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- 1WikidataRockAmerica on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaRockAmerica on Wikipedia