# Dave Kendall, Longtime Host of MTV's 120 Minutes, Dies

Dave Kendall, the creator and longtime host of MTV's influential alternative music show "120 Minutes," has died. He helped introduce a generation to indie and alternative rock acts. His passing marks the loss of a key figure in music television history.

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### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/music/news/dave-kendall-dead-mtv-120-minutes-1236811604/) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:33:04 +0000