Skin and Bones: The Top 10 'MTV Unplugged' Performances
Bare Bones: Remember when MTV used to play music videos?
MTV’s organic sessions known as, "MTV Unplugged," resulted in wildly eclectic, one-time live performances that shook rock, grunge, alternative pop, hip-hop and popular music throughout the ’90s and into the new millennium. With some of the world’s most electric performers juxtaposed in an acoustic setting, the passion and sincerity behind each song came through like never before.
Gibson Guitar recently listed their Top 10 MTV Unplugged Performances of All Time. What are your picks?
10. Paul McCartney, “We Can Work it Out”
9. Live, “Lightning Crashes”
8. Bruce Springsteen, “Red Headed Woman”
7. Stone Temple Pilots, “Big Empty"
6. KISS, "Rock and Roll All Nite"
5. Pearl Jam, “Black”
4. LL Cool J, “Mama Said Knock You Out”
3. Alice in Chains, “Rooster”
2. Eric Clapton, “Tears in Heaven”
1. Nirvana, “The Man Who Sold the World”
