Unplugged 

Major pop music stars play their songs with only acoustic instruments.

Creators:

Jim Burns, Robert Small

Stars:

10,000 Maniacs, Perry Montague-Mason, Julieta Venegas

Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys. Another 4 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
10,000 Maniacs	...	Themselves 2 episodes, 1990-1993
Perry Montague-Mason	...	Himself - Strings / ... 2 episodes, 1994-1996
Julieta Venegas	...	Herself / ... 2 episodes, 2004-2008
Natalie Merchant	...	Herself / ... 2 episodes, 1990-1993
Jerry Augustyniak	...	Himself / ... 2 episodes, 1990-1993
Robert Buck	...	Himself / ... 2 episodes, 1990-1993
Dennis Drew	...	Hammond organ / ... 2 episodes, 1990-1993
Steven Gustafson	...	Himself / ... 2 episodes, 1990-1993
Michael Blakey	...	Himself 2 episodes, 1990-2000
Ralph Rieckermann	...	Himself 2 episodes, 1990-1993
Vinnie Colaiuta	...	Himself / ... 2 episodes, 1991-2001
Vicentico	...	Himself / ... 2 episodes, 1994-2004
Gustavo Santaolalla	...	Himself - Musical Guest 2 episodes, 1995-2008
Sheryl Crow	...	Herself 2 episodes, 1995
Andrea Echeverri	...	Herself - Musical Guest / ... 2 episodes, 1996-1997

Storyline

In this concert series, major pop music talents play their biggest hits without the benefit of electronic instruments and use only basic acoustic ones. This often produces a dramatically different sound for their songs as they are performed.

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Plot Keywords:

pop music | pop star | rock star | music gig | 1990s | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 October 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

MTV Unplugged

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dakota North Entertainment, MTV Networks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Kurt Cobain and Nirvanas gig at Unplugged is known for being the most famous, playing songs like Leadbellys Where Did You Sleep Last Night and David Bowies Man Who Sold the World.

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Connections

Spoofed in On the Waterfront: Episode #2.8 (1989)

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