# Ricky Rackman on The No Agenda Show

Ricky Rackman comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2011 to September 2026.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** July 2011 – September 2026
- **Related topics:** [Mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [Axl Rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/axl-rose.md), [Guns N' Roses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guns-n-roses.md), [Headbangers Ball](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/headbangers-ball.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Michael Zelina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-zelina.md), [Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### MTV Lawsuit, Axl Rose Firing Allegations

- **Episode:** [1902: The MTV Chronicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-10
- **Time:** 1:42:36–1:47:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles/chapter/mtv-lawsuit-axl-rose-firing-allegations.md

Adam Curry discusses his legal battle with MTV and his eventual departure from the network. He alleges that Axl Rose used his influence to have Curry replaced on Headbangers Ball with Ricky Rackman, despite Curry's early support for playing Guns N' Roses videos on the channel.

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### I Want My MTV Book, Adam Curry Firing Anecdote

- **Episode:** [352: Bean Bag Drone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/352-bean-bag-drone.md)
- **Published:** 2011-10-30
- **Time:** 12:00–14:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/352-bean-bag-drone/chapter/i-want-my-mtv-book-adam-curry-firing-anecdote.md

Adam Curry discusses his inclusion in the new book "I Want My MTV: The Unedited History of Music Television." He reveals details about being fired from "Headbangers Ball," attributing the move to Axl Rose pressuring MTV executives to hire Ricky Rackman. Curry notes the irony of being ousted by a band he originally fought to get played on the network.

Keywords: [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [axl rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/axl-rose.md), [headbangers ball](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/headbangers-ball.md), [ricky rackman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ricky-rackman.md), [guns n' roses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guns-n-roses.md), doug herzog

### Michael Zelina, MTV 30th Anniversary Exclusion

- **Episode:** [322: Pastafarians Unite!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/322-pastafarians-unite.md)
- **Published:** 2011-07-17
- **Time:** 32:45–35:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/322-pastafarians-unite/chapter/michael-zelina-mtv-30th-anniversary-exclusion.md

Producer Michael Zelina re-ups his knighthood, prompting a discussion about Adam Curry's legacy at MTV as the network's 30th anniversary approaches on August 1st. Curry notes that he is effectively "persona non grata" at the network and expects to be erased from their historical retrospectives, specifically regarding the Headbangers Ball. The hosts joke about Curry's exclusion from official music history despite his significant role in early cable music television.

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