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One of Kurt Cobain's Finest Moments: 19 Images From Their Hallowed MTV Unplugged Set

On the 32nd anniversary, a commemorative gallery marks Nirvana 's MTV Unplugged session, pairing images with trivia from the November 18, 1993, recording at Sony Music Studios, New York City.
Kurt Cobain insisted the staging look somber by asking for stargazer lilies, black candles and a crystal chandelier, sharply contrasting MTV Unplugged's usual bright presentation.
The acoustic album became one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed live albums, and it was the band's first release following Kurt Cobain's death in April 1994.
The gallery spotlights artifacts such as Cobain's mohair cardigan and highlights how the record-breaking sale underscores the performance's impact on the rock and roll landscape.
Long after the taping, the session endures as a haunting, essential performance that famously defied network expectations and offered fans a deeply personal final farewell, defining the band's legacy.

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