Dave Kendall, Former MTV Host, Dies - The Hollywood Reporter
Dave Kendall, the influential creator and host of MTV's '120 Minutes,' has passed away. He is remembered for his pivotal role in bringing alternative music and grunge to the mainstream during the 1980s and 90s.
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Kendall's work helped define the cultural landscape of alternative rock and shaped the career trajectories of iconic bands like Nirvana.
Dave Kendall , the creator and host of MTV ‘s 120 Minutes , has died.
Kendall’s former colleague Matt Pinfield announced his death on social media. No cause of death has been presented, and Kendall’s age has not officially been confirmed. Kendall’s Wikipedia page lists his age at 68.
“Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Dave Kendall,” Pinfield wrote on Tuesday. “Dave was one of the true believers. Long before alternative music found its way into the mainstream, he was there every week on 120 Minutes , introducing people to bands that would go on to define an era.” Related Stories TV Hal Williams, Actor on '227' and 'Sanford and Son,' Dies at 91 TV Scott Bryce, Actor on 'As the World Turns' and 'Popular,' Dies at 68
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