MTV Unplugged: Season 4
MTV Unplugged is a documentary-style concert series that showcases both top recording artists and rising industry stars as they perform acoustic renditions of their well-known songs. In the show, major pop music talents play their biggest hits without the benefit of electronic instruments, opting instead to use only basic acoustic ones. This stripped-down approach often produces a dramatically different sound for the
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series features top artists and rising stars performing acoustic versions of their songs.
- Major pop music talents play their biggest hits during the concert performances.
- Performers use only basic acoustic instruments instead of electronic ones.
- The musical style often results in a dramatically different sound for the performed tracks.
Season overview
MTV Unplugged is a documentary-style concert series that showcases both top recording artists and rising industry stars as they perform acoustic renditions of their well-known songs. In the show, major pop music talents play their biggest hits without the benefit of electronic instruments, opting instead to use only basic acoustic ones. This stripped-down approach often produces a dramatically different sound for their familiar tracks as they are performed live for the audience.
Episode Guide
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Roxette
Feb 13, 1993 · 60 min
Roxette was the first non English speaking band, that was invited to play at MTV Unplugged. They recorded their show in Sweden early in 1993. They played at the Stockholm Circus. S
Arrested Development
Mar 31, 1993 · 60 min
One of the hottest and most original bands on the rap music scene, Arrested Development, performs ""unplugged"" yet electrifying in a set of songs off their debut multi platinum al
Neil Young
Mar 3, 1993 · 60 min
MTV devotes an episode of its acoustic music series, "MTV Unplugged," to one of rock's most innovative and eclectic artists, Neil Young. The special captures Neil Young live in con
Denis Leary
Mar 13, 1993 · 60 min
Comedian Denis Leary, one of the hottest comics of the nineties, unplugged his unique comedic style at a studio in Los Angeles for the first-ever music/comedy edition of the series
k.d. lang
Mar 28, 1993 · 60 min
""MTV Unplugged"" presents Canadian-born singer/guitarist k.d. lang for an acoustic performance at the historic Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. lang performs such hits as ""C
Rod Stewart
May 5, 1993 · 60 min
Veteran British rocker and multi-platinum superstar Rod Stewart makes his first ever appearance on ""MTV Unplugged."" Taped in Los Angeles in February of 1993, Stewart reunites wit
Uptown Unplugged
May 31, 1993 · 60 min
""MTV Unplugged"" presents an Uptown Records edition with R&B artists Mary J. Blige, Christopher Williams, Father MC, Heavy D And Jodeci. Mary J. Blige -- Solo artist Mary J. Blig
10,000 Maniacs
Jun 1, 1993 · 60 min
""MTV Unplugged"" presents the ethereal folk-rock sound of 10,000 Maniacs. The band began performing around upstate New York in the early '80s, incorporating English rock and islan
Soul Asylum
Jun 2, 1993 · 60 min
One of the hottest rock 'n' roll bands on today's music scene, Minneapolis natives Soul Asylum make their memorable debut on ""MTV Unplugged"" in June. The band, who began writing
Midnight Oil
Jun 3, 1993 · 60 min
""MTV Unplugged"" presents an acoustic performance with veteran Australian band, Midnight Oil. Known for their explosive live performances and indelible relationship between music
Spoken Word I
Jul 28, 1993 · 60 min
MTV presents the first ever ""Spoken Word"" edition of ""MTV Unplugged."" The program showcased the work of some of the hottest spoken word artists who performed their own work in
Duran Duran
Dec 13, 1993 · 60 min
Duran Duran Recorded 11/17/93 at Sony Music Studios - New York City Duran, Duran, the premiere band of the video generation, make an appearance on ""MTV Unplugged."" Taped in Ne
Nirvana
Dec 14, 1993 · 60 min
Seattle sensation Nirvana taped a performance for ""MTV Unplugged"" in New York City in November of 1993. Band members Kurt Cobain (lead vocals, guitar), Krist Novoselic (bass) and