Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged guitar to feature at upcoming London exhibition
The guitar Kurt Cobain used in Nirvana ‘s iconic ‘MTV Unplugged’ performance is set to feature in an upcoming London exhibition. Check out all the details below. READ MORE: MTV Unplugged – the 20 best performances Deemed one of Nirvana’s most famous performances, the acoustic set was recorded in November 1993, five months before Cobain’s death. It was released as an album in late 1994, winning Nirvana their only Grammy , and is considered one of the greatest live albums of all time. Now, the Martin D-18E that the late musician played in the legendary performance will be available to view as part of a landmark exhibition titled ‘Kurt Cobain Unplugged’ that delves into the legacy of the gig. The exhibition, curated by rock journalist Alan di Perna and curator Gabriele Rossi Rognoni, will run at the Royal College of Music Museum in London between June 3 to November 18 2025, and marks the first time the iconic instrument has been displayed in the UK. Cobain’s gui...