Industry Jul 17, 2026
Dave Kendall, Creator of MTV’s 120 Minutes, Dies at 63
The creator and long-running host of the influential show helped spearhead alt-rock’s mainstream explosion
Originally published by
Pitchfork
Dave Kendall, the creator and host of MTV's "120 Minutes," has passed away at the age of 63. The show was instrumental in bringing alternative rock music into the mainstream. Originally reported by Pitchfork.