Dave Kendall, the host and creator of the MTV show 120 Minutes, has died at the age of 68. His death was announced in a post shared by his friend and 120 Minutes co-host, Matthew Pinfield. “Dave was one of the true believers,” the post reads. “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.” The British music journalist founded the show as an outlet for the then-up-and-coming “alternative” and indie music wave. “He loved the music, respected the artists, and connected with fans in a way that always felt authentic,” Kendall’s co-host continued in his tribute. According to a SiriusXM documentary about the show, Kendall’s strong vision was admired by MTV, despite his lack of experience as a producer, and he was hired in 1986. He hosted the show from 1989 to 1992, a period when alternative music was surging in popularity. No cause of death has been released so far.
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