These iconic records came out in 1995
The concept even turned into tours. In 2014, German rockband Scorpions performed several dates of their 'MTV Unplugged Tour.'
Jon Bon Jovi was joined by other artists, including singer LeAnn Rimes.
Miley Cyrus performed an acoustic set on 'MTV Unplugged' at Sunset Gower Studios on January 28, 2014 in Hollywood, California.
Christopher Carrabba's band performed on 'MTV Unplugged' at the MTV studios in New York City in 2002.
Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro performed an acoustic set for 'MTV Unplugged' at The Camden Roundhouse on November 8, 2017, in London, England.
Artists such as Mary J. Blige joined the rapper on stage. The performance turned into the live album 'Jay-Z: Unplugged.'
In 2005, it was Alicia Keys' turn to perform an 'MTV Unplugged' show. It was recorded on July 14, 2005, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, New York, and turned into a live album.
Alice in Chains gave one of the most iconic 'MTV Unplugged' performances in the history of the show on April 10, 1996. This was the band's first concert in over two years.
Jay-Z performed with The Roots at the MTV studios in New York City on November 18, 2001.
Staind also performed on 'MTV Unplugged' at the MTV studios in New York in 2001.
Lauryn Hill played her own 'MTV Unplugged' show at the MTV Studios in Times Square, New York, on July 21, 2001. The performance resulted in the 2002 live album 'MTV Unplugged No. 2.0.'
Nirvana recorded their 'MTV Unplugged' session at Sony Studios in New York City, on November 18, 1993. The iconic show aired a month later.
R.E.M. performed two 'MTV Unplugged' shows: one in 1991 and one in 2001 (pictured). In 2014, Michael Stipe's band released the live album 'Unplugged: The Complete 1991 and 2001 Sessions.'
Courtney Love's band performed on 'MTV Unplugged' in 1995. Their performance aired on April 17.
Their performance included unique cover versions. The album 'MTV Unplugged in New York' was released in November 1994, nearly seven months after Kurt Cobain passed away. It was a huge success.
The iconic singer-songwriter performed on 'MTV Unplugged' in New York City on November 18, 1994. The songs were then released as a live album in 1995.
'MTV Unplugged' first aired on November 26, 1989. Music artists across all genres played acoustically—it was a unique chance to watch and listen to our favorite songs completely stripped down.
The show aired regularly up until 1999, with its frequency decreasing in the following decade. Several 'MTV Unplugged' specials have been aired after that, but the last performance took place in 2022. Several music artists have released albums of their performances, some of them huge commercial successes.
The format inspired other TV shows as well as entire tours, and its legacy lives on. Click through this gallery to remember some of the most iconic 'MTV Unplugged' performances.
The New Zealand-Australian rock band played on 'MTV Unplugged' in 1990 in Los Angeles, California.
The band performed some of their greatest hits at the time, including 'Even Flow,' 'Alive,' and 'Black.' Pearl Jam's 'MTV Unplugged' was not released as an album until 2020.
Mariah Carey performed on 'MTV Unplugged' on March 16, 1992. She then released an EP titled 'MTV Unplugged,' which included one of her most famous covers: 'I'll Be There' by The Jackson Five.
Tommy Shaw, Jack Blades, and Ted Nugent of American supergroup Damn Yankees performed on the show in 1990.
Eddie Vedder and his bandmates were the stars of 'MTV Unplugged' at Kaufman Astoria Studios on March 16, 1992, in New York City.
The founding member of the Eagles performed on 'MTV Unplugged' in 1990 in Los Angeles, California.
The American singer-songwriter also performed on 'MTV Unplugged' in 1989 in LA.
Geoff Tate of Queensrÿche performed on 'MTV Unplugged' in 1989 in Los Angeles, California.
Bonnie Raitt performed on 'MTV Unplugged' in New York in 1990.
Three months later, Alice in Chains released the live album 'MTV Unplugged,' which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart.
Bon Jovi performed on 'MTV Unplugged' at Steiner Studios in Brooklyn, New York, in 2007.
Cyrus was joined by other artists onstage, including Madonna.
The last 'MTV Unplugged' session took place on June 7, 2022, at the Exchange LA in Los Angeles, California.
Sources: (Rolling Stone) (34th Street)
'MTV Unplugged': over 30 years of iconic performances
The famous TV show first aired in 1989
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'MTV Unplugged' first aired on November 26, 1989. Music artists across all genres played acoustically—it was a unique chance to watch and listen to our favorite songs completely stripped down.
The show aired regularly up until 1999, with its frequency decreasing in the following decade. Several 'MTV Unplugged' specials have been aired after that, but the last performance took place in 2022. Several music artists have released albums of their performances, some of them huge commercial successes.
The format inspired other TV shows as well as entire tours, and its legacy lives on. Click through this gallery to remember some of the most iconic 'MTV Unplugged' performances.