Legends unite as MONSTR for The Best of MTV Unplugged.
MONSTR, the all new Australian supergroup featuring Taxiride’s Jason Singh, The Superjesus’ Stu Rudd, Dragon’s Pete Drummond and The Screaming Jets’ Jimi Hocking are set to premiere the best of MTV Unplugged.
This one-of-a-kind performance will pay tribute to the legendary MTV Unplugged series, bringing to life the unforgettable hits by Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Eagles, Alanis Morissette, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart and many more. MONSTR will inject their own special energy into these classics offering fans a totally unique experience.
MONSTR combines the legendary talents of four of Australia’s most iconic rock musicians, creating a dynamic all star band that redefines the supergroup genre. As they share the stage they’ll deliver a MONSTR performance like no other, blending fierce intensity and unmatched musicianship.
ABOUT MONSTR
• Jason Singh (Taxiride): The lead singer from rock icons Taxiride, is known for his powerhouse voice and emotional depth, Jason brings his remarkable stage presence and guitar mastery to MONSTR.
• Stu Rudd (The Superjesus): As a founding member of The Superjesus, Stu Rudd’s stage presence, pounding grooves and musicianship are legendary. Stu’s ability to cross genres and fuse styles is unmatched in the Australian music scene.
• Pete Drummond (Dragon): As far as elite drummers go, there is none better than Pete Drummond. Known for his drumming expertise with rock royalty Dragon and a plethora of other Australian bands and groups, Pete Drummond seamlessly blends rock, pop, and soul influences.
• Jimi Hocking (The Screaming Jets): With his electrifying guitar skills and raw energy, Jimi Hocking of The Screaming Jets is a staple on every list of greatest Australian guitar players. His gritty style, razor sharp guitar and distinctive voice adds a powerful edge to MONSTR.
Together, these four rock icons form MONSTR—celebrating the unforgettable MTV Unplugged moments and injecting them with their own fiery energy and passion. Fans can expect to be teleported back to the time when a bands ‘unplugged’ performance would prove to the world that they were the ‘real deal’, a window into their ‘inner sanctum’, and a look into their ‘heart and soul’.
Experience the magic of the MTV Unplugged catalogue and prepare to be blown away.