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.
The story so far
Dave Kendall, known for his role as the host and creator of the influential alternative music show '120 Minutes' on MTV, has died. Coverage from outlets including People.com, The Hollywood Reporter, Yahoo, Syracuse.com, and the Bangkok Post highlights his impact on the music industry.
Reports note his tenure as a former staffer at the Bangkok Post and emphasize his passion for music. Specific details regarding the cause or circumstances of his death are not provided in the current reports.
Future coverage may clarify the funeral arrangements or memorial details.
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The obvious questions
Who was Dave Kendall?
Dave Kendall was a music journalist and the host and creator of the MTV alternative music program '120 Minutes'.
What outlets have reported on this?
Reports have come from People.com, The Hollywood Reporter, Yahoo, Syracuse.com, and the Bangkok Post.
What is the cause of death?
Current coverage does not specify the cause of death.
Who reported it (9)
- Dave Kendall's Death Has Gen X Reflecting on How '120 Minutes' Changed Their Lives Yahoo · 46d ago
- Dave Kendall, Creator of MTV’s 120 Minutes , Dies at 63 Pitchfork · 46d ago
- Former Post staffer Dave Kendall dies at 63 Bangkok Post · 46d ago
- Dave Kendall, Host of MTV’s ‘120 Minutes,’ Dead at 68 People.com · 46d ago
- Dave Kendall, host of MTV’s ’120 Minutes’ has died: ’He loved the music’ Syracuse.com · 46d ago
- Dave Kendall, Former MTV Host, Dies The Hollywood Reporter · 46d ago
- Dave Kendall, Former Creator/Host of MTV’s Alternative Music Show ‘120 Minutes,’ Has Died Yahoo · 46d ago
- Dave Kendall, Creator and Host of MTV’s ‘120 Minutes,’ Dies at 63 The New York Times · 46d ago
- Dave Kendall, host of MTV’s music program ‘120 Minutes,’ dies Entertainment Weekly · 46d ago
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