Friday saw the launch of this special edition of the ‘MTV Unplugged’ franchise, made famous in the ’90s by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.
In an effort to connect musicians with their fans and encourage self-quarantining during the coronavirus outbreak, Friday saw the launch of a special edition of the iconic MTV Unplugged series.
The program aired regularly in the 1990s, featuring artists such as Elton John, Aerosmith, Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen. It was made famous by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, who appeared on the show with his band about five months before his death in ’93.
MTV Unplugged at Home offers stripped-down acoustic sets from musicians who are remaining indoors due to the global pandemic that currently demands all Californians — as well as those in many other places — to be largely housebound except for essential outdoor activities.
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