MTV Unplugged

MTV Unplugged (1989- )

RunningVariety showMusic

A response to the heavily produced music of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, MTV Unplugged triggered an acoustic music groundswell. The series presented artists in different yet complementary lights showcasing musicianship and songcraft. Through its distinctive format, MTV Unplugged manages the miraculous feat of reaching beyond core fans to connect contemporary artists to heritage audiences and heritage artists to younger audiences in equal measures. The conditions are right in 2016 to do it again. The revitalized Unplugged will restore key elements that made the franchise so groundbreaking in the first place, while resetting the show in the multi-platform video world of today.

Network
Scheduleevery Friday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2023-12-14MTV Unplugged Presents: A Hip Hop 50th Celebration of Jersey's FinestDec 14, 2023
2022-12-23Bastille With Charlie BarnesDec 23, 2022
2022-06-1021 PilotsJun 10, 2022
2021-12-16MTV Unplugged Presents: Tony Bennett & Lady GagaDec 16, 2021
2021-02-23BTSFeb 23, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the name of the artist who headlined the MTV Unplugged premiere?

Squeeze was the headlining artist for the MTV Unplugged premiere.

Who was the first female artist to perform on MTV Unplugged?

Sin\u00e9ad O'Connor was the first female artist to perform on MTV Unplugged.

Which rock band performed their hit song "Come As You Are" during their MTV Unplugged performance?

Nirvana performed "Come As You Are" during their MTV Unplugged performance.

Which R&B artist performed "I'll Be There" during her MTV Unplugged performance?

Mariah Carey performed "I'll Be There" during her MTV Unplugged performance.

Which country singer performed a cover of Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love" during his MTV Unplugged performance?

Travis Tritt performed a cover of Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love" during his MTV Unplugged performance.

Which rock band performed a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Thank You" during their MTV Unplugged performance?

Duran Duran performed a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Thank You" during their MTV Unplugged performance.

Which singer performed "Tears in Heaven" during his MTV Unplugged performance?

Eric Clapton performed "Tears in Heaven" during his MTV Unplugged performance.

Which singer performed "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" during his MTV Unplugged performance?

Poison's Bret Michaels performed "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" during his MTV Unplugged performance.

Which singer performed a cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U" during her MTV Unplugged performance?

Sinead O'Connor performed a cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U" during her MTV Unplugged performance.

Which singer performed "Layla" during his MTV Unplugged performance?

Eric Clapton performed "Layla" during his MTV Unplugged performance.

Which rock band performed "Knocking on Heaven's Door" during their MTV Unplugged performance?

Guns N' Roses performed "Knocking on Heaven's Door" during their MTV Unplugged performance.

Which singer performed "I'm on Fire" during his MTV Unplugged performance?

Bruce Springsteen performed "I'm on Fire" during his MTV Unplugged performance.

Which singer performed "Strong Enough" during her MTV Unplugged performance?

Sheryl Crow performed "Strong Enough" during her MTV Unplugged performance.

Which singer performed a mash-up of "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Billie Jean" during his MTV Unplugged performance?

Michael Bolton performed a mash-up of "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Billie Jean" during his MTV Unplugged performance.

Which singer performed "No Rain" during her MTV Unplugged performance?

Blind Melon's Shannon Hoon performed "No Rain" during their MTV Unplugged performance.

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