Gone are the slick electric guitars, synthesizers, and electric organs. In the 1990s, with the rise of MTV's "Unplugged" program, more straightforward rock-and-roll bands are able to showcase their softer, acoustic side. Eric Clapton's tender acoustic rendering of "Tears in Heaven" gained even more popularity than the original electric version. Key Artists: Jackson Browne, John Denver, Paul Simon, James Taylor.
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