On November 1, 1994, 7 months after the death of Kurt Cobain, Nirvana's performance on MTV's Unplugged program was released as an album. It earned the band a Grammy, and acted as a poignant farewell to the band's leader. Randy Renaud revisits the filming and recording of that performance, and tells why it almost didn't happen, on this week's edition of the Chronicles of Rock. 

On November 1, 1994, 7 months after the death of Kurt Cobain, Nirvana's performance on MTV's Unplugged program was released as an album. It earned the band a Grammy, and acted as a poignant farewell to the band's leader. Randy Renaud revisits the filming and recording of that performance, and tells why it almost didn't happen, on this week's edition of the Chronicles of Rock.

Randy Renaud relives some of the biggest moments in rock music history.

Randy Renaud relives some of the biggest moments in rock music history.

Chronicles of Rock

Randy Renaud uses his unique storytelling ability to relive some of the biggest and most important moments in the history of rock 'n' roll. Important albums, legendary concerts and nights of debauchery all make up the Chronicles of Rock.

Randy Renaud uses his unique storytelling ability to relive some of the biggest and most important moments in the history of rock 'n' roll. Important albums, legendary concerts and nights of debauchery all make up the Chronicles of Rock.

CHOM 97 7 is The Spirit of Rock in Montreal.

CHOM 97 7 is The Spirit of Rock in Montreal.

CHOM 97 7

A 30th anniversary commemoration of Nirvana's MTV Unplugged In New York album

56 years ago, the Beatles released the only double album of their career -- an album created during a period of great strife within the band's ranks. Yet it contains some of the finest and most diverse songs of their illustrious career. On the Chronicles of Rock, Randy Renaud looks back at the creation of the album called simply The Beatles; but now known due to its distinctive blank white cover as White Album. 

56 years ago, the Beatles released the only double album of their career -- an album created during a period of great strife within the band's ranks. Yet it contains some of the finest and most diverse songs of their illustrious career. On the Chronicles of Rock, Randy Renaud looks back at the creation of the album called simply The Beatles; but now known due to its distinctive blank white cover as White Album.

Looking back at the creation of The Beatles' 'White' Album

Fun Facts to impress your guests this weekend! 

Fun Facts to impress your guests this weekend!

Fun Facts about lunatics, sandwiches and naming your sword!

Lunatics, Sandwiches and An Historical Look at Naming Your Sword!

Bilal recently shared a story of someone he witnessed stealing from his local grocery store and heard stories from Montrealers who were caught stealing.

Bilal recently shared a story of someone he witnessed stealing from his local grocery store and heard stories from Montrealers who were caught stealing.

A 30th anniversary commemoration of Nirvana's MTV Unplugged In New York album

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