Nick Rocks is a television show that aired on American cable channel Nickelodeon from 1982 to 1989, which featured pop and rock music videos for 30 minutes. The show's host was identified only as "Joe From Chicago." Nick Rocks occasionally featured guest stars hosting the show, including They Might Be Giants and the Monkees. In 1988, a spin off called Nick Jr. Rocks premiered which was geared toward younger fans and featured children's music.
The show's theme song was written by veteran television composer Edd Kalehoff.
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