MTV Unplugged
MTV's acclaimed music series showcases today's top artists and rising stars in the industry performing acoustic versions of their songs.
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Cast
Seasons
1989-1990
- Ep 1
1.Squeeze with Syd Straw and Elliot Easton
26-11-198960mThe season premiere of ""MTV Unplugged"" features performances by British rockers Squeeze, solo artist Syd Straw, and Elliot Easton from The Cars. Musical highlights include Glenn...
2.The Smithereens and Graham Parker
28-01-199060mNew Jersey guitar band the Smithereens, and veteran British artist Graham Parker, are featured in this edition of ""MTV Unplugged."" Smithereens band members Jim Babjak (guitar/voc...
- Ep 3
3.10,000 Maniacs with Michael Penn
04-02-199060mNatalie Merchant, lyricist/singer of the acclaimed New York folk-rock band 10,000 Maniacs, performs ""What's The Matter Here?"" and ""Dustbowl."" Solo artist Michael Penn performs...
- Ep 4
4.The Alarm with Nuclear Valdez
11-02-199060mMiami-based quartet Nuclear Valdez, and Welsh rockers the Alarm are featured in this edition of ""MTV Unplugged."" Alarm band members Mike Peters (vocals/guitar), Dave Sharp (guita...
- Ep 5
5.Joe Walsh and Dr. John
18-02-199060m""MTV Unplugged"" presents former James Gang member Joe Walsh accompanied by R&B great Dr. John. Recorded at the National Video Center in New York City, Walsh performs such hits as...
- Ep 6
6.Stevie Ray Vaughan with Joe Satriani
04-03-199060m""MTV Unplugged"" devotes an episode to the work of two guitar virtuosos: Stevie Ray Vaughan and Joe Satriani. Satriani showcases his expressive guitar work with renditions of ""Th...
- Ep 7
7.Michelle Shocked with Indigo Girls
11-03-199060m""MTV Unplugged"" presents Atlanta-based singers/songwriters/guitarists Amy Ray And Emily Saliers -- collectively known as the Indigo Girls -- and solo artist Michelle Shocked. Sho...
8.Sinead O'Connor with The Church
18-03-199060mAustralian band The Church and Irish solo artist Sinead O'Connor are featured in this edition of ""MTV Unplugged."" The Church band members Steve Killbey (bass/vocals), Peter Koppe...
- Ep 9
9.Don Henley
22-04-199060mThis special edition of ""MTV Unplugged"" takes an intimate look at Henley as he performs songs that span his career with the Eagles through his recent solo career. Joining him is...
- Ep 10
10.Great White with Damn Yankees
06-05-199060m""MTV Unplugged,"" the acclaimed acoustic music series, presents an acoustic performance with Great White and Damn Yankees. Taped at the Hollywood Center Studios in Los Angeles, Gr...
11.Crowded House with Tim Finn
13-05-199060mAustralian rock sensation Crowded House, and solo artist Tim Finn, perform in this special edition of ""MTV Unplugged."" This program marks the first time Crowded House lead vocali...
12.Hall and Oates
05-06-199060m""Blue-Eyed Soul"" duo Daryl Hall and John Oates joined the ""MTV Unplugged"" roster in mid-1990. The artists that hold the record for having the most Top 40 songs in the 1980s per...
13.Elton John
05-08-199060mLegendary rock veteran Elton John performs a memorable medley of hits past and present in a special one hour version of ""MTV Unplugged."" Viewers get the chance to see one of rock...
14.Aerosmith
20-09-199060mMTV viewers get the rare opportunity to see legendary hard rockers Aerosmith perform acoustically on this special edition of ""MTV Unplugged."" Taped live at the historic Ed Sulliv...
- Ep 15
15.Crosby, Stills & Nash
30-09-199060mIn a special edition of ""MTV Unplugged,"" Crosby, Stills and Nash perform a collection of classic hits. Taped in high-definition TV at the historic Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York...
- Ep 16
16.Ratt with Vixen
07-10-199060mHeavy duty rockers Ratt and Vixen bring the house down during this special presentation of ""MTV Unplugged."" Taped in high-definition TV at the historic Ed Sullivan Theatre in Man...
- Ep 17
17.The Black Crowes with Tesla
02-12-199060mThe Black Crowes, the Atlanta quintet who rocked the early 90's, perform ""Jealous Again"" and ""She Talks To Angels"" off their hard rockin' debut album Shake Your Moneymaker. Tes...
18.The Allman Brothers Band
09-12-199060mTouted as one of the most influential and successful American rock groups of the 1970s, The Allman Brothers Band recently regrouped and turned out their first new album in nine yea...
- Ep 19
19.Poison
13-12-199060mThe consummate hard rock quartet of Bret Michaels, Bobby Dall, Rikki Rockett and C.C. DeVille get back to basics with acoustic renditions of ""Talk Dirty To Me"" from their first a...
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