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ON TAP with NIK CARTER!


ON TAP with NIK CARTER Monday-Friday, 7p to Midnight CLASSIC ROCK was always about more than hit songs. It’s about albums, the stories behind the songs, and rare tracks. You’ll now be able to tap into the deep archives of VH1 during ON TAP with NIK CARTER presented by VH1 CLASSIC, weeknights at 7!

From the Stones to Van Halen, Pink Floyd to ZZ Top, Nik will welcome rock royalty to his Rock Bar (in the heart of NYC’s Times Square) for interviews and performances.
Plus, you’ll have unprecedented access to the expansive VH1 archive of exclusive musical performances & interviews from the vaults of Storytellers, Unplugged, and more.
The party continues online with the interactive On Tap website and social network pages featuring daily updates on artists with exclusive audio, video and photos.

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