MTV’s Fall from Glory — What Really Happened?

MTV is shutting down its UK music channels — so who really killed the video star?Exploring why music TV died and what replaced it in 2025.The golden age of the music video began with Video Killed the Radio Star — and now, decades later, MTV is switching off its UK music channels for good. In this week’s Listener Land, Louis, Geoff and Wayne dig into what really happened to music television and why the end of MTV feels like the end of an era.From the shift to reality shows and the rise of YouTube and TikTok to the loss of those huge budget videos that defined the ‘80s and ‘90s — we look at where the video star went, who replaced them, and whether it even matters anymore.We also dive into:🎤 Axl Rose’s on-stage meltdown and the “in-ear” excuse🎸 Jimmy Page spotted at a tiny gig🎬 Lizzo as Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Beverley Knight on stage🐑 PETA asking Robert Plant to become “Robert Plant Wool”💀 Farewell to KISS legend Ace FrehleyIf you grew up on MTV and wonder what’s next for music culture, this episode’s for you.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – MTV to close UK & European music channels01:04 – When MTV ditched music for reality02:17 – The death of big-budget videos03:42 – Axl Rose meltdown05:53 – Why MTV failed in 202507:48 – Iconic videos we remember12:41 – Do videos still matter?14:05 – Managers vs DIY era16:18 – Lizzo & Beverley Knight as Sister Rosetta Tharpe19:27 – PETA vs Robert Plant21:42 – Jimmy Page pub-gig sighting26:16 – Farewells: Ace Frehley & Ian Watkins#MTV #WhoKilledTheVideoStar #MusicNews #AxlRose #LedZeppelin #Lizzo #SisterRosettaTharpe #AceFrehley #ListenerLandPodcast #UKMusic