Aerosmith: MTV Unplugged
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Aerosmith: MTV Unplugged

Aerosmith MTV Unplugged

9.0 / 10 1990 1h 20mNR English
Music

Storyline

MTV viewers get the rare opportunity to see legendary hard rockers Aerosmith perform acoustically on this special edition of "MTV Unplugged." Taped live at the historic Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York City in High Definition TV, band members Steven Tyler (vocals), Joe Perry (guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass), Joey Kramer (drums) and Brad Whitford (guitar) perform a rousing 30 minute acoustic medley of their hit songs past and present. Song selections include "Toys In The Attic," "Hang Man Jury," "Big 10 Inch," "Dream On," "Walkin' The Dog," and "Train Kept A Rollin'." "MTV Unplugged" with Aerosmith, with high definition imaging by Captain of America, marks the first airing of a high definition program on the network. Recorded 11 August 1990 at The Ed Sullivan Theater - NYC. Original Premiere Date: 20 September 1990.

Cast & Crew

Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler

Himself

Lead
Joe Perry

Joe Perry

Himself

Tom Hamilton

Tom Hamilton

Himself

Brad Whitford

Brad Whitford

Himself

Joey Kramer

Joey Kramer

Himself

What People Are Saying

5.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. the director's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
5.0
Every frame feels alive. Aerosmith: MTV Unplugged is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker