Beck

Ah, the '90s were an interesting time for music, weren't they? When Beck took the stage at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards, he was riding high off the success of his breakthrough album, *Odelay*, released a year earlier. This record, full of quirky soundscapes and genre-blending tunes, catapulted Beck into the mainstream and resonated with audiences everywhere. You can almost feel the energy he brought to Radio City Music Hall that night, performing "Where It's At"—a track that became an anthem of its era, blending funk, hip-hop, and rock. Fun fact: Beck’s willingness to experiment with style and sound wasn’t just a one-off; it was a cornerstone of his identity as an artist. By 1996, he had already established himself as a boundary-pusher, melding eclectic influences, which made his live performances feel fresh, unpredictable, and oh-so-captivating. So, listening to that live recording is like grabbing a time capsule of a unique moment in music history!

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