MTV Unplugged is more or less dead now, but it was once a stellar way to show the world’s top bands in a stripped down, intimate, acoustic instrument-only manner that fans may have never seen before.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Famous sets from MTV Unplugged. It is weird to think now just how novel it was to witness rock bands deliver stripped-down ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “I was watching David Letterman one night in bed, and Tony was on the couch,” Coletti recalls to Yahoo Entertainment. “Tony had ...

When one thinks of the MTV Unplugged series, one often thinks of Nirvana, Eric Clapton, and Pearl Jam. Each of those sets was groundbreaking, and their resulting live albums are still mainstays in ...

“This ensemble has quickly become a powerhouse in the tribute scene. They don’t just play the notes; they capture the specific magic of the Unplugged era.” Imagine being one of the select few to ...

Soul Asylum is set to play a worldwide tour that will take the band across North America, South America, and beyond, bringing ...

Alice in Chains’ 1996 performance on MTV Unplugged was a monumental moment in the band’s history, yet during the performance Jerry Cantrell was ready to puke. “I was sick as a dog,” the guitarist ...

Dig out your flannel, put away the amplifiers, and prepare to get a little moody, because a huge list of MTV Unplugged and VH1 Storytellers episodes are now available on the Paramount+ streaming ...

For the very first time, The Cranberries' MTV Unplugged set from 1995 is being released as a standalone album. Below, we break down everything you need to know, including how to secure the release on ...

MTV's Unplugged series is set to be revived this year, with singer Shawn Mendes kicking-off a new slate of stripped-down performances. The series was first broadcast in 1989, and featured artists ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Bob Dylan is one of many musical superstars who took part in MTV’s ...