"We did a few rehearsals and they were terrible”: Why everyone expected Nirvana's MTV Unplugged appearance to be a disaster

Recorded on November 18th and first broadcast on December 16th 1993, Nirvana's now-legendary MTV Unplugged was a runaway ...
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Kurt Cobain Nearly Banned Dave Grohl From Performing at Nirvana’s ‘Unplugged’ Concert

On Nov. 18, 1993, Nirvana took a trip to New York City and taped their iconic 'Unplugged' set for MTV. The special aired less than a month later on Dec. 14, adding yet another immortal moment to ...
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Dave Grohl: Nirvana’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ Set ‘Was Supposed To Be a Disaster’

On Nov. 18, 1993, Nirvana’s 'MTV Unplugged' was taped in front of a studio audience in New York City. The gig is arguably the most recognized of Nirvana’s live performances and one of the most ...
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20 Years Ago: Layne Staley Performs One of His Final Shows With Alice In Chains for ‘Unplugged’

At the time, it was just great to see Alice In Chains at all. The recording for Unplugged came after an extended period of inactivity for the group: The concert (which aired the next month), was their ...