Industry Jul 16, 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
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Dave Kendall, Creator of MTV’s 120 Minutes, Dies at 63
Dave Kendall, the creator and host of MTV's "120 Minutes," has passed away at the age of 63. The show, which Kendall helmed for many years, played a significant role in bringing alternative rock music into the mainstream.

Originally reported by Pitchfork.