SPIN's Steve Kandell live-blogged the best and worst of VMA night. Check out a recap of his live commentary below, plus loads of reader comments below!

What? After Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain's tragic suicide in 1994, many of the decade's second-tier grunge and alt-rock bands faded away -- and yet, throughout the years, York, PA's Live has endured. From their eight-time-platinum 1994 breakthrough Throwing Copper to their 2006 set Songs from Black Mountain, lead singer Ed Kowalczyk and Co. have maintained steady momentum through the ever-changing musical climate. This week, Live celebrate nearly 20 years of solidarity -- and success -- with the Live at the Paradiso -- Amsterdam DVD.