MTV Video Music Awards: 1992 Highlights

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  1. 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Dana Carvey opens 1992's festivities with a prudent message from President George Bush (the first one!), proving that politics and rock 'n roll really do mix. Photos: 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Dana Carvey opens 1992's festivities with a prudent message from President George Bush (the first one!), proving that politics and rock 'n roll really do mix.

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  2. 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Mike Myers' head is so bloated from the outrageous success of <i>Wayne's World</i> that it has to appear at the VMAs without his body. Garth does not look happy. Photos: 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Mike Myers' head is so bloated from the outrageous success of Wayne's World that it has to appear at the VMAs without his body. Garth does not look happy.

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  3. 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Flea does a celebratory dance on the podium as the Red Hot Chili Peppers take Breakthrough Video honors for "Give It Away." Photos: 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Flea does a celebratory dance on the podium as the Red Hot Chili Peppers take Breakthrough Video honors for "Give It Away."

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  1. 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Troubled genius Kurt Cobain of Nirvana delivers an unforgettable performance of "Lithium." Photos: 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Troubled genius Kurt Cobain of Nirvana delivers an unforgettable performance of "Lithium."

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  2. 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Anthony Kiedis of The Red Hot Chili Peppers brings a crowd onstage to liven up the band's performance of "Give it Away." Photos: 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Anthony Kiedis of The Red Hot Chili Peppers brings a crowd onstage to liven up the band's performance of "Give it Away."

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  3. 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Axl Rose greets the audience as he, Slash and the rest of Guns N' Roses receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Moonman. Photos: 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Axl Rose greets the audience as he, Slash and the rest of Guns N' Roses receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Moonman.

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  1. 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Howard Stern's <i>Fartman</i> flames it, blames it and descends from heaven to present a Moonman in all his cheeky glory. Photos: 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Howard Stern's Fartman flames it, blames it and descends from heaven to present a Moonman in all his cheeky glory.

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  2. 09.09.92, Los Angeles: A Michael Jackson impersonator accepts Nirvana's Best Alternative Video Moonman, claiming he has resigned his role as King of Pop to become the "King of Grunge." Photos: 09.09.92, Los Angeles: A Michael Jackson impersonator accepts Nirvana's Best Alternative Video Moonman, claiming he has resigned his role as King of Pop to become the "King of Grunge."

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  3. 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Host and SNL alum, Dana Carvey, presents the show's epic finale. Photos: 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Host and SNL alum, Dana Carvey, presents the show's epic finale.

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  1. 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Flamboyant piano pro Elton John accompanies Slash of Guns N' Roses on a mind-blowing performance of "November Rain." Photos: 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Flamboyant piano pro Elton John accompanies Slash of Guns N' Roses on a mind-blowing performance of "November Rain."

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  2. 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses sits across from Elton John and gently brings the house down with his special finale performance of "November Rain." Photos: 09.09.92, Los Angeles: Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses sits across from Elton John and gently brings the house down with his special finale performance of "November Rain."

    Posted 6/29/07