The Very Best of MTV’s Unplugged
Eight unforgettable performances from Music Television’s Golden Age
When MTV’s acoustic performance series “Unplugged” debuted in 1989, it ignited, and reignited, many a music career. This scaled-back, less-is-more challenge was embraced by many established artists in the 90s as a way to breathe new life into their work. It also captured for posterity newer bands like Pearl Jam poised on the brink of greatness.
There actually was a time when MTV was culturally relevant, boys and girls. We call it the 80s and 90s. Once the bombastic excesses of the 80s were in the rearview mirror, “Unplugged” became emblematic of a back-to-basics musical philosophy. In my opinion, this was a good thing. I was tired of listening to Vince Neil shriek. Bring on Eddie Veddah!
Here are some standout “Unplugged” performances from back in the day.
Aerosmith (1990)
I lost my ever-lovin’ fangirl mind when Aerosmith graced the world with their performance on “Unplugged.” What a time to be alive and a part of…
