{"id":2045744,"date":"2026-07-15T10:06:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T07:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2045744"},"modified":"2026-07-15T10:06:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T07:06:02","slug":"creator-and-host-of-mtvs-iconic-120-minutes-dave-kendall-has-died","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2045744","title":{"rendered":"Creator and host of MTV\u2019s iconic \u2018120 Minutes\u2019 Dave Kendall has died"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/dave-kendall@2000&#215;1270.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"template-id-2749694\" class=\"post-2749694 tdb_templates type-tdb_templates status-publish post\">\n<div id=\"tdi_65\" class=\"tdc-zone\">\n<div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_66  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div id=\"tdi_67\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_68  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_70  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_breadcrumbs tdi_71 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-breadcrumbs \" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_71\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span>News<\/span><i class=\"tdb-bread-sep td-icon-right\"><\/i><span>Music News<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_title tdi_72 tdb-single-title td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_72\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Creator and host of MTV\u2019s iconic \u2018120 Minutes\u2019 Dave Kendall has died<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_subtitle tdi_73 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_73\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>\u201cHe didn\u2019t just host a show. He gave a home to music that deserved to be heard\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_author tdi_75 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_75\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> Liberty Dunworth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_date tdi_76 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_76\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-15T11:06:02+01:00\">15th July 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .\/block --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tdi_77\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_78  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_80  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_featured_image tdi_81 tdb-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_81\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<figure>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"696\" height=\"442\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/dave-kendall@2000x1270-696x442.jpg\" alt=\"Dave Kendall in 1993\" title=\"dave-kendall@2000x1270\"><figcaption class=\"tdb-caption-text\">Dave Kendall in 1993. CREDIT: Steve Eichner\/WireImage\/Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row_inner tdi_83 article-content-row vc_row vc_inner wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column_inner tdi_85  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-inner-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Dave Kendall, who created and hosted MTV\u2019s <em>120 Minutes<\/em>, has died.<\/p>\n<p>The British-born presenter and journalist helped found the hit MTV show, which debuted in March 1986 and was dedicated to shining a light on artists from genres that didn\u2019t often get corporate recognition on the radio.<\/p>\n<p>The series ran through to 2003, creating a platform for punk, ska, synth-pop, post-punk and goth artists, and was hosted by Kendall from its inception in 1986 up until 1992.<\/p>\n<p>Confirmation of Kendall\u2019s passing was shared by fellow MTV star and <em>120 Minutes<\/em> co-host Matt Pinfield.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing a tribute post yesterday (Tuesday July 14), Pinfield shared his admiration for his co-star, describing him as \u201cone of the true believers\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLong before alternative music found its way into the mainstream, he was there every week on <em>120 Minutes<\/em>, introducing people to bands that would go on to define an era,\u201d the post read. \u201cHe didn\u2019t just host a show. He gave a home to music that deserved to be heard.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Daytgb9BJuX\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Pinfield concluded: \u201cHe loved the music, respected the artists, and connected with fans in a way that always felt authentic. That\u2019s a rare gift.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fans have also taken to social media to pay their respects. \u201cDamn. <em>120 minutes<\/em> was my go-to for new music. RIP dave,\u201d one wrote, while another agreed: \u201cOh boy !! what a week so far ! I grew up watching <em>120 Minutes<\/em> , I learned a lot on my early teens. RIP\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSad news. Dave was the coolest dude who helped all of us discover the music we\u2019re still listening to. He will be terribly missed. The Pixies, Slowdive, Lush, The Sundays, Mission UK, Siouxsie. A true legend,\u201d wrote a third.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI used to record it on VHS tape every week. I discovered so many alternative bands that I still love. RIP,\u201d someone else wrote on X.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">damn. 120 minutes was my go-to for new music. RIP dave. \ud83d\udc94<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 ellen balazki (@ellencbalazki) July 15, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Oh boy !! what a week so far ! I grew up watching 120 Minutes , I learned a lot on my early teens \u2026\u2639\ufe0f\ud83d\ude22 RIP<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 @zenHamd\u00fc (@zenhamdu) July 15, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I used to record it on VHS tape every week. I discovered so many alternative bands that I still love. RIP. \ud83d\ude22<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Christopher Chase (@christofurchase) July 15, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bro\u2026 Sad news. Dave was the coolest dude who helped all of us discover the music we\u2019re still listening to. He will be terribly missed.  The Pixies, Slowdive, Lush, The Sundays, Mission UK, Siouxsie. A true legend.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jason Lee (@jsonlee71) July 15, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In the years since his time on 120 Minutes, Kendall continued work as a television host and producer, and also hosted a show SiriusXM\u2019s First Wave.<\/p>\n<p>In more recent years, he relocated to Thailand and worked as a correspondent for the Bangkok Post, as per <em>Consequence<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_tags tdi_87 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_87\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<ul class=\"tdb-tags\">\n<li><span>Related Topics<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Alternative<\/li>\n<li>Rock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper td_block_wrap vc_raw_html tdi_89 \">\n<div class=\"td-fix-index\">\n<h3>You May Also Like<\/h3>\n<div id=\"taboola-below-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_91  wpb_column 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created and hosted MTV\u2019s <em>120 Minutes<\/em>, has died.<\/p>\n<p>The British-born presenter and journalist helped found the hit MTV show, which debuted in March 1986 and was dedicated to shining a light on artists from genres that didn\u2019t often get corporate recognition on the radio.<\/p>\n<p>The series ran through to 2003, creating a platform for punk, ska, synth-pop, post-punk and goth artists, and was hosted by Kendall from its inception in 1986 up until 1992.<\/p>\n<p>Confirmation of Kendall\u2019s passing was shared by fellow MTV star and <em>120 Minutes<\/em> co-host Matt Pinfield.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing a tribute post yesterday (Tuesday July 14), Pinfield shared his admiration for his co-star, describing him as \u201cone of the true believers\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLong before alternative music found its way into the mainstream, he was there every week on <em>120 Minutes<\/em>, introducing people to bands that would go on to define an era,\u201d the post read. \u201cHe didn\u2019t just host a show. He gave a home to music that deserved to be heard.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Daytgb9BJuX\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Pinfield concluded: \u201cHe loved the music, respected the artists, and connected with fans in a way that always felt authentic. That\u2019s a rare gift.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fans have also taken to social media to pay their respects. \u201cDamn. <em>120 minutes<\/em> was my go-to for new music. RIP dave,\u201d one wrote, while another agreed: \u201cOh boy !! what a week so far ! I grew up watching <em>120 Minutes<\/em> , I learned a lot on my early teens. RIP\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSad news. Dave was the coolest dude who helped all of us discover the music we\u2019re still listening to. He will be terribly missed. The Pixies, Slowdive, Lush, The Sundays, Mission UK, Siouxsie. A true legend,\u201d wrote a third.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI used to record it on VHS tape every week. I discovered so many alternative bands that I still love. RIP,\u201d someone else wrote on X.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">damn. 120 minutes was my go-to for new music. RIP dave. \ud83d\udc94<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 ellen balazki (@ellencbalazki) July 15, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Oh boy !! what a week so far ! I grew up watching 120 Minutes , I learned a lot on my early teens \u2026\u2639\ufe0f\ud83d\ude22 RIP<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 @zenHamd\u00fc (@zenhamdu) July 15, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I used to record it on VHS tape every week. I discovered so many alternative bands that I still love. RIP. \ud83d\ude22<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Christopher Chase (@christofurchase) July 15, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bro\u2026 Sad news. Dave was the coolest dude who helped all of us discover the music we\u2019re still listening to. He will be terribly missed.  The Pixies, Slowdive, Lush, The Sundays, Mission UK, Siouxsie. A true legend.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jason Lee (@jsonlee71) July 15, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In the years since his time on 120 Minutes, Kendall continued work as a television host and producer, and also hosted a show SiriusXM\u2019s First Wave.<\/p>\n<p>In more recent years, he relocated to Thailand and worked as a correspondent for the Bangkok Post, as per <em>Consequence<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/creator-and-host-of-mtvs-iconic-120-minutes-dave-kendall-has-died-3957099&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/dave-kendall@2000&#215;1270.jpg&#8221;] NewsMusic News Creator and host of MTV\u2019s iconic \u2018120 Minutes\u2019 Dave Kendall has died \u201cHe didn\u2019t just host a show. He gave a home to music that deserved to be heard\u201d By Liberty Dunworth 15th July 2026 Dave Kendall in 1993. 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