
“In addition, we will partner with some of the biggest names across the music industry to bring exclusive and unique content to the platform, such as Dave Grohl’s Cradle to Stage based on his mom’s critically-acclaimed book, and many more to come. “We are thrilled to re-invent some of our most storied and impactful music franchises, including Behind the Music and Yo! MTV Raps, for Paramount+,” said Bruce Gilmer, ViacomCBS President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events. They join the previously announced return of Behind the Music. Yo! MTV Raps, which ran between 19 and was co-created by Ted Demme, will return with hosted segments, live performances and lifestyle content in the hip-hop genre. Despite its place in Nirvana history, Dave Grohl almost wasn’t a part of the legendary set. Unplugged, frontman Kurt Cobain was reportedly so worried about translating the songs into an acoustic setting that he almost asked drummer Dave Grohl. Although the band turned in an iconic performance, it wasn’t long after before Kurt Cobain was found dead in his home. Left to right: drummer Dave Grohl, singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain.


American rock group Nirvana, backstage in Frankfurt, Germany, 12th November 1991.
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MTV’s Unplugged, in which Grohl appeared with his Nirvana bandmates, is coming to Paramount+ several times a year through a series of specials. For Nirvana fans, MTV Unplugged was the beginning of the end. Kurt Cobain of Nirvana during the taping of MTV Unplugged at Sony Studios in New York City, 11/18/93. Paramount+ ViacomCBS Streaming Event: Deadline’s Complete Coverage

(Photo by Martyn Goodacre/Getty Images) Twenty years. The series, announced at Paramount+’s launch event by Chris McCarthy, President of MTV Entertainment Group, joins a slew of other music titles. By Patrick Hosken / 11:39 AM Martyn Goodacre/Getty Images Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, portrait, Denver, United States, 1998.
