In September 1989 , Jon Bon Jovi and Sambora performed " Livin ' On A Prayer " and " Wanted Dead Or Alive " with only acoustic guitars on the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards . The performance has been acknowledged as the inspiration for the MTV Unplugged series and a catalyst for the subsequent popularity of the unplugged movement in pop music
1989 MTV Video Music Awards
1989 MTV Video Music Awards
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