The famous late night BBC music show that been running since 1992 has featured and uncovered some of the best music acts of this generation, and here are some performances that every music fan should see.

1. Pearl Jam - Alive

Pearl Jam fans will be delighted to see this video for three reasons: first, they will get to see the band perform he song unlike they ever did; second, Eddie Vedder's mesmerizing blue eyes are focused on the camera and lastly, fans will be delighted to witness Vedder take singer, Corrine Bailey Rae's hand and twirl her for a dance at the end of the song. How often does that happen?

2. Radiohead - The Bends (1995)

This band is not only globally-acclaimed for their sheer genius when it comes to making music, but they also have live performance dynamics that no other band can ever mimic. In this live performance of the band's album (title track) back in 1995, fans can see a raw version of Radiohead, whose music has evolved into equally-compelling genres that has etched their marks in the industry's history.

3. Lou Reed & Metallica - White Light/White Heat (2011)

This kind of uncanny combination only happens in Jools Holland's show, where legends from different generations merge their music to capture a brand new audience and invent a new kind of musical taste.

4. Portishead - The Rip

This female-fronted band is probably one of the most influential and legendary acts when it comes to trip hop music- a mellow, sort-of-downtempo and relaxed genre that caught the attention of many back in the mid-90's. This track is from the band's 3rd album entitled "3," and those who will watch this performance will surely get a tingle on their spines.

5. Battles - Atlas

Battles is one of those bands one don't get to hear everyday. For one, the drummer's "ride" cymbals is exaggeratingly placed high, adding a touch of challenge to the band's dynamic performance.

6. KT Tunstall - Black Horse

This memorable performance jolted the singer's career into worldwide acclaim when audiences found out that the singer had a knack of using a loop machine to create the sound of a complete band, with only an acoustic guitar and harmonica on hand.

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