Creator and host of MTV’s iconic ‘120 Minutes’ Dave Kendall has died
Dave Kendall, the creator and longtime host of the influential MTV alternative music program '120 Minutes,' has died.
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Dave Kendall, known for his work as an MTV VJ and his role in developing '120 Minutes,' has passed away. The program gained recognition for its focus on alternative music, including the early broadcast debut of Nirvana.
Coverage from outlets including Variety, The Washington Post, NME, and Stereogum emphasizes Kendall’s contribution to the music television landscape and his impact on alternative culture during his tenure at MTV. Additional reporting by Yahoo and Consequence of Sound further notes his legacy as a host.
Future reports may provide further details regarding memorial services or tributes from the music industry as the news cycle continues to acknowledge his death.
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Who was Dave Kendall?
Dave Kendall was an MTV VJ and the creator and longtime host of the alternative music television show '120 Minutes.'
Why is '120 Minutes' notable?
The show is credited with spotlighting alternative music and providing a platform for artists such as Nirvana.
What caused the death of Dave Kendall?
Coverage does not yet specify a cause of death.
Coverage (8)
- Dave Kendall, Creator and Longtime Host of MTV’s 120 Minutes, Dies Variety · 8h ago
- Creator of Groundbreaking MTV Show That Debuted Nirvana Has Died Yahoo · 19h ago
- Dave Kendall, MTV VJ And 120 Minutes Creator, Has Died Stereogum · 19h ago
- World Cup Final Unveils Jaw-Dropping Celebrity Lineup The Daily Beast · 22h ago
- Dave Kendall, Creator and Host of MTV’s 120 Minutes, Has Died Consequence of Sound · 22h ago
- Dave Kendall, '120 Minutes' creator and MTV VJ, dies USA Today · 22h ago
- Dave Kendall, who spotlighted alternative music on MTV’s ‘120 Minutes,’ dies The Washington Post · 22h ago
- Creator and host of MTV’s iconic ‘120 Minutes’ Dave Kendall has died NME · 22h ago
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Dave Kendall, who spotlighted alternative music on MTV’s ‘120 Minutes,’ dies
Dave Kendall, the longtime host and creator of MTV's alternative music program '120 Minutes,' has passed away.