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Cancelled- Airing period: 1997 - 2006
- Seasons: 12
- Episodes: 211 (Avg. 17 per season)
- Followers: 1
Season 12 |
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12x1: DMX
DMX (12x1)No synopsis available. <a href="http://www.tv.com/usersubmission/episode_synopsis.html?show_id=3317&episode_id=1343500">Write a synopsis</a>. |
June 8th, 2010 |  (10.0) |
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12x2: Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera (12x2)No synopsis available. <a href="http://www.tv.com/usersubmission/episode_synopsis.html?show_id=3317&episode_id=1343499">Write a synopsis</a>. |
June 14th, 2010 |  (0.0) |
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12x2: Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera (12x2)No synopsis available. <a href="http://www.tv.com/usersubmission/episode_synopsis.html?show_id=3317&episode_id=1343498">Write a synopsis</a>. |
June 14th, 2010 | (0.0) |
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12x3: Eve
Eve (12x3)No synopsis available. <a href="http://www.tv.com/usersubmission/episode_synopsis.html?show_id=3317&episode_id=1343501">Write a synopsis</a>. |
June 15th, 2010 | (0.0) |
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12x4: Courtney Love
Courtney Love (12x4)No synopsis available. <a href="http://www.tv.com/usersubmission/episode_synopsis.html?show_id=3317&episode_id=1343502">Write a synopsis</a>. |
June 15th, 2010 | (0.0) |
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12x12: Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson (12x12)No synopsis available. <a href="http://www.tv.com/usersubmission/episode_synopsis.html?show_id=3317&episode_id=1343503">Write a synopsis</a>. |
June 29th, 2010 | (0.0) |
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12x6: Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez (12x6)We learn of Jennifer Lopez's story starting from her time as a "Flygirl" on "In Living Color" to playing Tejano singer Selena on the big screen. |
July 5th, 2010 | (10.0) |
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12x7: Usher
Usher (12x7)No synopsis available. <a href="http://www.tv.com/usersubmission/episode_synopsis.html?show_id=3317&episode_id=1343505">Write a synopsis</a>. |
July 20th, 2010 | (10.0) |
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Season 11 |
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11x1: Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne (11x1)No synopsis available. <a href="http://www.tv.com/usersubmission/episode_synopsis.html?show_id=3317&episode_id=1295974">Write a synopsis</a>. |
September 11th, 2009 |  (9.5) |
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11x2: Pink
Pink (11x2)Pink, (nee Alecia Moore), overcomes her very rebellious youth to rise as a superstar writer and singer. After causing her parents fits by running away repeatedly, experimenting with drugs, and singing in the dangerous Philadelphia late night club scene, she was devastated by their divorce. Turning inward, she focused on writing and singing her own music. Ever the fiercely independent one, she turned against her all-girl group, her managers, and set the music industry on its head. More than anything else, this shows her courage, conviction, and most of all, her genuine honesty about everything she has done. |
September 18th, 2009 | (10.0) |
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11x3: Bobby Brown
Bobby Brown (11x3)No synopsis available. <a href="http://www.tv.com/usersubmission/episode_synopsis.html?show_id=3317&episode_id=1295976">Write a synopsis</a>. |
September 25th, 2009 | (0.0) |
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11x4: Bret Michaels
Bret Michaels (11x4)No synopsis available. <a href="http://www.tv.com/usersubmission/episode_synopsis.html?show_id=3317&episode_id=1295977">Write a synopsis</a>. |
October 2nd, 2009 | (8.8) |
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11x5: T.I.
T.I. (11x5)As with many hip-hop and rap stars, TI's childhood life was riddled by drugs, crime, and poverty. While serving time in jail for dealing crack, he started writing rhymes, which he later turned into a rap career. Despite being dropped from his label after his first album flopped, he regrouped and took to the streets, and built a large following, culminating in a deal with Atlantic. His career took off, but trouble again followed. He was involved in a barroom fight, that turned into a shootout. Watching his best friend die, TI (Clifford Harris Jr.) then started amassing a collection of firearms, a direction that got him caught in an FBI sting operation. Currently serving one year in prison, he faces 1500 hours of community service, which he says he is looking forward to. |
October 9th, 2009 | (10.0) |
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11x6: Season 11 Finale: 50 Cent
Season 11 Finale: 50 Cent (11x6)No synopsis available. <a href="http://www.tv.com/usersubmission/episode_synopsis.html?show_id=3317&episode_id=1295979">Write a synopsis</a>. |
October 14th, 2009 | (0.0) |
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Season 10 |
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10x1: New Kids On The Block: A Special Event
New Kids On The Block: A Special Event (10x1)This 90 minute look at the boy band features a three-song live performance from TD Banknorth Garden in their hometown of Boston. The boys have reunited after 14 years, and explain their reasons for the move. As usual, they also speak candidly about their beginnings and career highlights. |
September 29th, 2008 | (0.0) |
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Season 9 |
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9x1: Kid Rock
Kid Rock (9x1)This is the story of Kid Rock, the Detroit-based rapper/rocker, who toiled for a decade before blasting onto the music scene with hits like "Cowboy", and the ballad "Picture". |
March 3rd, 2006 | (7.8) |
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9x2: Ratt
Ratt (9x2)This story is really two stories in one, chronicling the rise and fall of hard rocking and hard partying Ratt, and the simultaneous but silent wasting away of guitarist Robbin Crosby, who died in 2002. |
May 12th, 2006 | (9.0) |
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9x3: Pantera
Pantera (9x3)This is the story of metal band Pantera, who fought on and triumphantly carried the torch, while waves of grunge and rap-rock took over the radio and video channels. Tragically, guitarist Dimebag Darrell was murdered, shot onstage by a crazed Pantera fan, exactly 24 years to the day after the killing of John Lennon. |
May 12th, 2006 | (9.3) |
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9x4: Nick Lachey
Nick Lachey (9x4)The biography on the pop singer. |
June 11th, 2006 | (9.0) |
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Season 8 |
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8x1: George Michael
George Michael (8x1)The British pop superstar who hid his sexuality for decades and saw his career curtailed by a protracted legal dispute with his record label. |
August 23rd, 2004 | (7.5) |
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8x2: L.L. Cool J
L.L. Cool J (8x2)This is the New-York based rapper who overcame a troubled childhood to sustain a career of over two decades, recording such hits as "Going Back to Cali" and "Mama Said Knock You Out", and in the process, becoming a major film star, and against type, a father figure. |
October 11th, 2004 | (8.3) |
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8x3: New Edition
New Edition (8x3)The R&B/pop group formed in the Massachusetts projects in the early '80s. |
April 29th, 2005 | (9.7) |
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8x4: Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys (8x4)The Florida-based boy band responsible for such hits as "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" and "I Want It That Way." |
June 14th, 2005 | (8.1) |
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Season 7 |
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7x1: Britney Spears
Britney Spears (7x1)The dance-pop superstar of the late '90s and '00s. |
November 10th, 2003 | (8.9) |
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7x2: Spice Girls
Spice Girls (7x2)The girl group that became a pop phenomenon in the late 1990s. |
November 24th, 2003 | (9.7) |
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7x3: TLC: The Final Chapter
TLC: The Final Chapter (7x3)A continuation of the story of the female hip hop trio, focusing mainly on the death of member Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes in a 2002 car crash. |
March 14th, 2004 | (8.5) |
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7x4: Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses (7x4)The controversial hard rock band that captured a huge audience in the late '80s and early '90s with its albums Appetite for Destruction and Use Your Illusion I and II. |
July 5th, 2004 | (10.0) |
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Season 6 |
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6x1: Aerosmith
Aerosmith (6x1)The Boston-based hard rock band that overcame heavy drug abuse and in-fighting to enjoy a successful career spanning three decades. |
September 2nd, 2002 | (9.5) |
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6x2: Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi Lauper (6x2)The fun-loving singer who began her career as an eccentric pop star and later evolved into a mature adult contemporary singer. |
September 9th, 2002 | (8.5) |
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6x3: Hootie & the Blowfish
Hootie & the Blowfish (6x3)The pop-rock band that went multi-platinum with its 1994 album, Cracked Rear View. |
September 23rd, 2002 | (5.8) |
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6x4: Matchbox Twenty
Matchbox Twenty (6x4)The '90s-'00s rock band known for hits such as "Push" and "3 AM." |
November 18th, 2002 | (5.7) |
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Season 5 |
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5x1: Pat Benatar
Pat Benatar (5x1)The rock singer known for 1980s hits like "Love Is a Battlefield" and "Hit Me With Your Best Shot." |
August 6th, 2001 | (7.5) |
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5x2: REO Speedwagon
REO Speedwagon (5x2)The 1980s rock band that hit #1 with "Keep on Loving You" and the ballad "Can't Fight This Feeling." |
August 13th, 2001 | (7.5) |
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5x3: Twisted Sister
Twisted Sister (5x3)The '80s heavy metal band that recorded the rock anthem "We're Not Gonna Take It." |
August 20th, 2001 | (9.0) |
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5x4: Hair
Hair (5x4)The controversial musical about the hippie movement. |
August 27th, 2001 | (1.1) |
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5x5: Blind Melon
Blind Melon (5x5)The alternative rock group, known for the hit "No Rain," that soon lost lead singer Shannon Hoon to a drug overdose. |
September 10th, 2001 | (8.8) |
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5x6: Judas Priest
Judas Priest (5x6)The metal band that faced several lawsuits from parents who claimed the group's music caused teenagers to commit suicide. |
September 24th, 2001 | (9.8) |
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5x7: Sean "P. Diddy" Combs
Sean "P. Diddy" Combs (5x7)The successful rapper/producer, known for his solo hits as well as his work with artists such as Mase and The Notorious B.I.G., who battled gun charges following a shootout at a nightclub. |
October 8th, 2001 | (6.9) |
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5x8: Aaliyah - The Life and Death
Aaliyah - The Life and Death (5x8)The young R&B superstar who died in a plane crash in 2001. |
October 15th, 2001 | (9.6) |
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5x9: Sinead O'Connor
Sinead O'Connor (5x9)The controversial Irish singer who landed a number one hit with "Nothing Compares 2 U." |
October 22nd, 2001 | (2.9) |
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5x10: Lindsey Buckingham
Lindsey Buckingham (5x10)The singer/guitarist and member of Fleetwood Mac, who had a tumultuous relationship with bandmate Stevie Nicks. |
November 12th, 2001 | (8.5) |
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5x11: Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige (5x11)The talented R&B singer/songwriter who struggled with drugs, alcohol, stormy relationships and her own ego before finally finding peace. |
November 19th, 2001 | (9.2) |
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5x12: Salt 'n' Pepa
Salt 'n' Pepa (5x12)The all-female rap trio that scored major hits with songs like "Push It" and "Whatta Man." |
November 26th, 2001 | (9.3) |
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5x13: Sublime
Sublime (5x13)The alternative rock band that found success with its catalog only after the drug overdose death of lead singer Bradley Nowell. |
December 10th, 2001 | (9.0) |
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5x14: The Cult
The Cult (5x14)The hard rock band fronted by Ian Astbury. |
January 21st, 2002 | (8.7) |
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5x15: Hall & Oates
Hall & Oates (5x15)The white pop/soul duo that recorded over two dozen hits over the course of 15 years, including 6 songs that topped the charts. |
January 28th, 2002 | (7.8) |
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5x16: Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes (5x16)The eccentric rapper known for hits like "Woo-hah! Got You All in Check." |
February 18th, 2002 | (8.1) |
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5x17: Anthrax
Anthrax (5x17)The speed metal band that enjoyed success throughout the '80s and '90s despite a lack of radio airplay. |
March 11th, 2002 | (9.2) |
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5x18: Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow (5x18)The singer/songwriter who began a successful career by going platinum and winning a Best New Artist Grammy for her debut album, Tuesday Night Music Club. |
March 18th, 2002 | (4.2) |
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5x19: Garbage
Garbage (5x19)The alternative rock group that also crossed over to pop radio with such songs as "Stupid Girl" and "Only Happy When It Rains." |
April 8th, 2002 | (8.6) |
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5x20: Foreigner
Foreigner (5x20)The British-American rock group which was one of the top selling rock bands of the late '70s and 1980s, thanks to songs such as "Double Vision" and "Waiting for a Girl Like You." |
April 29th, 2002 | (7.5) |
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5x21: Boyz II Men
Boyz II Men (5x21)The R&B quartet that dominated the charts in the early to mid 1990s with record-setting hits such as "End of the Road" and "One Sweet Day." |
June 17th, 2002 | (9.2) |
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5x22: Bob Marley
Bob Marley (5x22)The legendary reggae star. |
July 1st, 2002 | (10.0) |
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5x23: BTM 5th Anniversary: Updates & Fresh Takes
BTM 5th Anniversary: Updates & Fresh Takes (5x23)The show catches up with some of its past subjects. |
August 27th, 2002 | (7.5) |
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5x24: BTM 5th Anniversary: Riches to Rags
BTM 5th Anniversary: Riches to Rags (5x24)A look at stars who lost their fortunes. |
August 28th, 2002 | (7.5) |
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5x25: BTM 5th Anniversary: Most Shocking Moments
BTM 5th Anniversary: Most Shocking Moments (5x25)A look back at some of the more surprising events described in previous episodes. |
August 29th, 2002 | (8.5) |
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5x26: BTM 5th Anniversary: Near Death Experiences
BTM 5th Anniversary: Near Death Experiences (5x26)A review of episodes involving stars who faced death and lived to tell about it. |
August 30th, 2002 | (8.5) |
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5x27: BTM 5th Anniversary: Raunchy Revelations
BTM 5th Anniversary: Raunchy Revelations (5x27)Some of the more surprising (and disgusting) confessions from previous episodes are recalled. |
August 31st, 2002 | (8.8) |
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5x28: BTM 5th Anniversary: Heartbreaks & Break-ups
BTM 5th Anniversary: Heartbreaks & Break-ups (5x28)A look at relationships gone bad. |
September 1st, 2002 | (7.8) |
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Season 4 |
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4x1: Peter Frampton
Peter Frampton (4x1)The pop-rock singer/guitarist who enjoyed massive success through his 1976 live album Frampton Comes Alive. |
August 7th, 2000 | (7.5) |
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4x2: Styx
Styx (4x2)The pop-rock group that recorded hits such as "Come Sail Away" and "Babe," which later suffered severe inter-group turmoil due to disagreements over a concept album about robots. |
August 14th, 2000 | (8.3) |
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4x3: 1977
1977 (4x3)Arena rock, "Saturday Night Fever," the Son of Sam killings, and other events and trends of 1977 are discussed. |
August 21st, 2000 | (8.5) |
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4x4: Ice-T
Ice-T (4x4)The hard-core rapper turned actor, who endured the ire of police groups and politicians because of his controversial lyrics. |
August 28th, 2000 | (8.4) |
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4x5: Anniversary Special
Anniversary Special (4x5)A look back at highlights from the series' first three seasons. |
September 25th, 2000 | (7.9) |
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4x6: Cat Stevens
Cat Stevens (4x6)The folk singer/songwriter who faced a backlash after converting to Islam and making controversial remarks about author Salman Rushdie. |
October 2nd, 2000 | (7.8) |
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4x7: Barenaked Ladies
Barenaked Ladies (4x7)The fun-loving Canadian rock band known for hits like "One Week." |
October 9th, 2000 | (6.8) |
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4x8: Chicago
Chicago (4x8)The rock turned adult contemporary band that stayed together for decades through countless line-up and format changes, recording over 30 top 40 hits. |
October 16th, 2000 | (8.5) |
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4x9: Tiffany
Tiffany (4x9)The late '80s teen pop star known for hits like "Could've Been." |
October 30th, 2000 | (7.7) |
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4x10: Badfinger
Badfinger (4x10)The Welsh rock group with ties to The Beatles that eventually saw two members commit suicide. |
November 6th, 2000 | (7.8) |
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4x11: Brian Setzer
Brian Setzer (4x11)The rockabilly singer who recorded three top ten hits with the Stray Cats, and later enjoyed a resurgence almost two decades later with his own orchestra. |
November 13th, 2000 | (7.8) |
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4x12: Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg (4x12)The successful rapper and protegé of Dr. Dre who faced a murder charge following a confrontation between his bodyguard and another man. |
November 20th, 2000 | (9.0) |
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4x13: Creed
Creed (4x13)The rock band known for hits such as "Higher" and "With Arms Wide Open." |
November 27th, 2000 | (5.5) |
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4x14: John Lennon: The Last Years
John Lennon: The Last Years (4x14)The final years of the life of the rock legend, which he mainly spent caring for youngest son Sean. |
December 4th, 2000 | (9.7) |
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4x15: Everclear
Everclear (4x15)The Portland, Oregon-based rock trio, whose songs mostly dealt with issues of familial strife. |
December 11th, 2000 | (8.6) |
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4x16: 2000
2000 (4x16)A look at the battle over the Napster file-sharing service, popular artists licensing their songs for commercials, and other issues that dominated the music industry in 2000. |
December 18th, 2000 | (7.3) |
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4x17: Grease
Grease (4x17)The popular 1978 movie musical starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. |
January 22nd, 2001 | (8.0) |
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4x18: Huey Lewis & The News
Huey Lewis & The News (4x18)The Bay Area-based rock band that was a steady chart presence throughout the 1980s, landing three #1 hits including "The Power of Love." |
February 5th, 2001 | (8.5) |
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4x19: Journey
Journey (4x19)The San Francisco-based pop-rock group that enjoyed tremendous success throughout the 1980s behind such songs as "Open Arms" and "Don't Stop Believin'." |
February 19th, 2001 | (7.5) |
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4x20: Doobie Brothers
Doobie Brothers (4x20)The Bay Area-based rock group that received both major FM radio airplay and pop chart success throughout the 1970s behind hits like "China Grove" and "What a Fool Believes." |
February 26th, 2001 | (8.0) |
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4x21: Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart (4x21)The English-born singer who remained a chart presence for nearly three decades, with hits in genres ranging from rock to disco to adult contemporary. |
March 5th, 2001 | (7.5) |
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4x22: Flashdance
Flashdance (4x22)A look at the hit 1983 film in which Jennifer Beals starred as a welder with professional dance aspirations. |
March 12th, 2001 | (6.7) |
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4x23: Saturday Night Fever
Saturday Night Fever (4x23)The 1977 disco film that spawned one of the biggest-selling soundtracks of all time. |
April 2nd, 2001 | (9.0) |
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4x24: Billy Idol
Billy Idol (4x24)The rocker, known for "Rebel Yell," who battled alcohol and drugs and suffered severe injuries in a motorcycle accident. |
April 16th, 2001 | (9.4) |
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4x25: Megadeth
Megadeth (4x25)The popular metal band, formed in the 1980s, which continued to sell despite a lack of radio airplay. |
April 23rd, 2001 | (9.5) |
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4x26: 1972
1972 (4x26)A look at the failed attempt to rally American youth against President Nixon and other events of 1972. |
April 30th, 2001 | (8.8) |
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4x27: 1975
1975 (4x27)The origins of disco and punk and other musical events of 1975 are discussed. |
May 7th, 2001 | (9.0) |
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4x28: Blues Traveler
Blues Traveler (4x28)The blues-rock group that lost one member to a drug overdose and had another undergo gastric bypass surgery to save his life. |
May 28th, 2001 | (7.0) |
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4x29: 1981
1981 (4x29)The success of power ballads, the launch of MTV and other trends and events of 1981. |
June 4th, 2001 | (8.0) |
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4x30: 1987
1987 (4x30)The successful crossover of several "alternative" bands like R.E.M. is among the events discussed from 1987. |
June 11th, 2001 | (9.2) |
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4x31: 1994
1994 (4x31)The suicide of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain tops the list of musical, political and social events discussed from 1994. |
June 18th, 2001 | (8.5) |
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4x32: Rick Nelson
Rick Nelson (4x32)The white R&B/pop singer and actor who got his start as a teen singing on his family's series The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet. |
June 25th, 2001 | (8.5) |
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4x33: The Notorious B.I.G
The Notorious B.I.G (4x33)The famed New York rapper who was slain in 1997 in a case that has yet to be solved. |
July 9th, 2001 | (9.7) |
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4x34: Green Day
Green Day (4x34)The alternative rock/punk band known for such hits as "When I Come Around." |
July 16th, 2001 | (9.8) |
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4x35: Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond (4x35)The pop singer/songwriter who recorded 35 top 40 hits between the mid 1960s and early 1980s. |
July 23rd, 2001 | (10.0) |
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Season 3 |
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3x1: Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Etheridge (3x1)The popular rock singer/guitarist who came out as a lesbian in the mid 1990s. |
August 2nd, 1999 | (6.5) |
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3x2: Woodstock
Woodstock (3x2)A review of the famed 1969 rock festival and the sequel held in 1994 in honor of its 25th anniversary. |
August 9th, 1999 | (7.4) |
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3x3: Bay City Rollers
Bay City Rollers (3x3)The 1970s boy band best known for the #1 hit "Saturday Night." |
August 16th, 1999 | (7.1) |
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3x4: Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie (3x4)The wholesome brother and sister singing/acting/variety show hosting duo. |
August 23rd, 1999 | (8.0) |
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3x5: Peter Tosh
Peter Tosh (3x5)The highly influential reggae musician. |
August 30th, 1999 | (8.0) |
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3x6: Goo Goo Dolls
Goo Goo Dolls (3x6)The rock group which charted in the late 1990s with songs such as "Name" and "Iris." |
September 6th, 1999 | (6.0) |
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3x7: Bad Company
Bad Company (3x7)The English rock band behind such 1970s hits as "Feel Like Makin' Love" and "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy." |
September 13th, 1999 | (7.5) |
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3x8: Glen Campbell
Glen Campbell (3x8)The country singer/songwriter who enjoyed his greatest success in the 1960s and '70s with songs such as "Rhinestone Cowboy." |
September 20th, 1999 | (7.0) |
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3x9: Sting
Sting (3x9)The British singer/songwriter/bassist and former frontman for The Police. |
September 27th, 1999 | (4.0) |
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3x10: Alan Freed
Alan Freed (3x10)The legendary disc jockey known as "Mr. Rock and Roll." |
October 4th, 1999 | (9.1) |
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3x11: Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy (3x11)The Irish rock group known for the '70s hit "The Boys Are Back in Town." |
October 18th, 1999 | (7.1) |
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3x12: Rocky Horror Picture Show
Rocky Horror Picture Show (3x12)The musical 1975 film that became a cult classic. |
November 1st, 1999 | (9.7) |
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3x13: Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre (3x13)The rapper/producer and member of the pioneering rap group NWA who found success both as a solo rap artist, with his album The Chronic; and by helping to launch the careers of artists such as Snoop Dogg. |
November 22nd, 1999 | (9.4) |
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3x14: Barry White
Barry White (3x14)The R&B/soul crooner known for his seductively deep voice on hits such as "You're the First, the Last, My Everything." |
November 29th, 1999 | (9.3) |
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3x15: Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette (3x15)The Canadian pop-rock singer/songwriter who struck a nerve among women with her 1995 album Jagged Little Pill. |
December 6th, 1999 | (7.7) |
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3x16: Genesis
Genesis (3x16)The 1970s progressive rock band that later evolved into a successful pop outfit with drummer Phil Collins at the helm. |
December 20th, 1999 | (7.0) |
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3x17: 1999
1999 (3x17)A look at boy bands, the Latin craze, and other musical trends of 1999. |
December 27th, 1999 | (8.2) |
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3x18: The Partridge Family
The Partridge Family (3x18)The fictional sitcom family band that recorded several hits in the early '70s, despite the fact that most of its members couldn't sing or play an instrument. |
January 3rd, 2000 | (9.0) |
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3x19: Michael Hutchence
Michael Hutchence (3x19)The handsome frontman of the successful Australian pop-rock band INXS, who took his own life in 1997. |
January 10th, 2000 | (9.5) |
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3x20: Celine Dion
Celine Dion (3x20)The extremely successful French-Canadian pop/adult contemporary singer, who sold millions behind songs such as "My Heart Will Go On." |
January 17th, 2000 | (8.8) |
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3x21: Russell Simmons
Russell Simmons (3x21)The acclaimed rap/hip-hop producer. |
January 24th, 2000 | (8.8) |
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3x22: Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones (3x22)The composer/producer/arranger whose work on television and film scores, as well as producing countless top-selling artists such as Michael Jackson, led to him receiving a Living Legend Award at the 1990 Grammy Awards. |
February 7th, 2000 | (8.8) |
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3x23: Run DMC
Run DMC (3x23)The rap music trio who, among other accomplishments, helped rap cross over into the mainstream through its collaboration with Aerosmith on the 1986 hit "Walk This Way." |
February 21st, 2000 | (9.9) |
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3x24: Tina Turner
Tina Turner (3x24)The legendary R&B singer who fled an abusive marriage and bounced back from poverty and obscurity to enjoy the greatest success of her career in the 1980s and beyond. |
March 6th, 2000 | (7.1) |
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3x25: 1970
1970 (3x25)A look at singer-songwriters and other musical trends and events of 1970. |
March 13th, 2000 | (9.5) |
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3x26: Elton John
Elton John (3x26)The British singer-songwriter who dominated the charts for three decades with songs ranging from rock to adult contemporary. |
March 20th, 2000 | (8.0) |
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3x27: Oasis
Oasis (3x27)The British pop-rock group, led by the constantly feuding Gallagher brothers, which sold millions of albums in the mid-1990s while garnering lots of media attention for its brash statements. |
April 3rd, 2000 | (8.4) |
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3x28: No Doubt
No Doubt (3x28)The pop/rock/ska band that rose to fame through its 1995 album Tragic Kingdom. |
April 10th, 2000 | (7.0) |
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3x29: 1984
1984 (3x29)A look at the way music tied into the political and social events of 1984, including homelessness. |
April 17th, 2000 | (9.3) |
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3x30: The Police
The Police (3x30)The 1980s pop-rock band fronted by Sting, known for hits such as "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" and "Every Breath You Take." |
April 24th, 2000 | (8.0) |
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3x31: 1992
1992 (3x31)A look at grunge, rap and other trends of 1992. |
May 20th, 2000 | (9.2) |
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3x32: The Go-Go's
The Go-Go's (3x32)The '80s girl group known for hits such as "We Got the Beat" and "Vacation," which was torn apart by its members' decadent lifestyles. |
May 22nd, 2000 | (5.7) |
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3x33: Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin (3x33)The Latin superstar and former member of Menudo who crossed over to the mainstream with his hit "Livin' la Vida Loca." |
May 29th, 2000 | (4.0) |
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3x34: AC/DC
AC/DC (3x34)The Australian hard rock band that persevered and continued to enjoy success following the tragic death of lead singer Bon Scott in 1980. |
June 5th, 2000 | (9.5) |
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3x35: Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi (3x35)The long-running New Jersey-based rock band known for hits such as "Living on a Prayer" and "Bad Medicine." |
June 12th, 2000 | (8.4) |
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3x36: The Monkees
The Monkees (3x36)The pop band formed to star in a 1960s NBC sitcom, which enjoyed chart success during and after the show's run. |
June 26th, 2000 | (9.0) |
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3x37: Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah (3x37)The female rap pioneer turned successful actress. |
July 10th, 2000 | (8.1) |
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3x38: Public Enemy
Public Enemy (3x38)The rap group known for its controversial lyrics about race relations and other social and political subjects. |
July 17th, 2000 | (8.5) |
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3x39: Faith Hill
Faith Hill (3x39)The country singer (and wife of fellow country star Tim McGraw) who crossed over to the pop charts with hits such as "Breathe." |
July 24th, 2000 | (4.7) |
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3x40: The Bangles
The Bangles (3x40)The '80s all-female pop-rock band known for such hits as "Walk Like an Egyptian" and "Eternal Flame." |
July 31st, 2000 | (8.5) |
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2x1: Madonna
Madonna (2x1)Madonna, the dance-pop singer, actress and pop icon, is chronicled here. From her brash streetpunk style in the early '80's, to her calculated pop diva persona - she states "I want to conquer the world", in an early interview - to the video queen she has become, the material girl talks about knowing exactly what all her next moves would be. From a seemingly endless number of interview clips spanning her career, she discusses the price of fame, her pride in winning a Golden Globe for the 'Evita' film, and her songwriting efforts. Friends Rosie O'Donell and Harvey Weinstein are among those onhand to give their views. |
August 17th, 1998 | (6.6) |
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2x2: 1968
1968 (2x2)The first of the 'year' episodes, we take a look at the music of 1968 and how it fit in with some of the year's biggest social, political and cultural events. Interviews with some of the musical spokesmen for the generation provide the ammunition for the backdrop of violent youth protests, political assassinations, inner city riots,and of course, the Vietnam war. Through dramatic footage and revealing testimony, we are reminded of the sixties' most turbulent, explosive, tragic, and inspiring year. |
August 31st, 1998 | (8.5) |
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2x3: Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf (2x3)The story of Steppenwolf, the biker band who coined the term "Heavy Metal", and gave us their hits, "Born to Be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride." |
September 7th, 1998 | (7.5) |
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2x4: John Denver
John Denver (2x4)Here is the story of the sensitive singer/songwriter who dominated the charts in the 1970s with his soft-rock ballads and songs about nature. Though his career dipped a bit in the '80's, John was busy performing and devoting time to flying, and environmental causes. He was attempting a musical comeback in 1997, when his life was cut short while testing an experimental aircraft. Interviewed are Geraldo Rivera, Lyle Lovett, and John's two ex-wives. |
September 21st, 1998 | (8.3) |
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2x5: Blondie
Blondie (2x5)Blondie is the new wave band, fronted by Deborah Harry, that rose to success on the pop charts in the late '70s and early '80s behind such songs as "Call Me" and "One Way Or Another". After initial success in Europe and Australia, their third album 'Parallel Lines' broke the band in a big way. But as the attention became more and more focused on Harry, tensions within the band grew, and she walked away in 1982. Her longtime boyfriend and guitarist Chris Stein became ill from a rare genetic disease, and he disappeared from music for two years to recover. Debbie continued on as a solo artist and actress. As of this episode, Blondie has regrouped and are about to release their first new album in over 16 years. |
September 28th, 1998 | (9.3) |
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2x6: Shania Twain
Shania Twain (2x6)Here is the story of Shania Twain, the pop-country superstar who overcame a tragic childhood to find multi-platinum success in the '90s. Growing up extremely poor on the Mattagami Indian reservation in Canada, losing her parents at 21 in a head-on collision, thus being forced to raise her younger siblings, she is singing in a Vegas-style revue in Ontario, (we see some great footage of this). We hear from the Nashville attorney who discovers her and signs her to Mercury. Although her first album is a flop, she catches the eyes and ears of legendary rock producer Mutt Lange. In a rare TV appearance, he describes meeting her, falling in love, and guiding her to stardom. |
October 5th, 1998 | (6.5) |
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2x7: Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks (2x7)This is the story of Stevie Nicks, the eccentric rock singer who estblished herself as a successful solo artist, while still a member of Fleetwood Mac. After a bout with cocaine abuse, then her addiction to tranquilizers, she turned it around by channeling her pain into her songwriting. The witchy woman also discusses her struggles with weight, and her painful breakup with Lindsey Buckingham, with whom she maintains an intimate working relationship. |
November 2nd, 1998 | (9.5) |
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2x9: Metallica
Metallica (2x9)The hard rock band, which built a large following in the 1980s before finding more mainstream success in the '90s, endures inter-band squabbles, alcoholism, and the tragic death of bassist Cliff Burton in a tour bus accident. We also hear firsthand about the pyrotechnic stage accident that left frontman James Hetfield with second and third-degree burns. |
November 23rd, 1998 | (9.9) |
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2x10: Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie (2x10)Lionel Richie, the mellow R&B singer/songwriter, discusses his childhood in Tuskeegee, Alabama, joining his college band, The Commodores, then moving to New York City. As they gained success, Lionel's voice made it apparent he was heading for a solo career. After the split his star continued to rise, his lush ballads spawning hit after hit, until the death of his father, a tabloid scandal, and the public breakup of his marriage drove him into depression. We hear him describe how he lost the ability to sing, and disppeared from the scene for five years. Now remarried, with a son, he talks about how he 'found his heart again', while we also hear from Halle Berry, Kenny Rogers, Dick Clark, and others about the power of his music. |
November 30th, 1998 | (9.3) |
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2x11: Rick Springfield
Rick Springfield (2x11)Stardom seemed to elude popular Aussie rock singer/actor, who was propelled to fame by a stint on a General Hospital. Despite rivalling David Cassidy as a teen idol, (he even had his own cartoon series), his music career just never quite took off, and Rick was in personal despair for most of the '70's. Incredibly, he got another chance in early '80's, and with hits like 'Jesse's Girl', he became a teen idol all over again. But despite 4 platinum albums and worldwide recognition, chronic depression stayed with him. "Be careful what you wish for, because it was not what I thought at all", laments Rick. We hear from his mother and former girlfriend Linda Blair, and Rick describes how he had to cancel a tour in 1989 following a four wheeler accident, then abandoned his career for a decade, before finally addressing his illness. |
November 30th, 1998 | (10.0) |
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2x12: KC and the Sunshine Band
KC and the Sunshine Band (2x12)Here we have the highly successful dance band, known for hits such as "(Shake Shake Shake) Shake Your Booty" and "(That's the Way) I Like It". After tearing up the charts in 1975, with it's disco rhythms, pop melodies, and multi-cultural members, led by charismatic Harry (K.C.) Casey, they went on to sell 75 million albums, but were torn apart by jealousies and personal tragedies. K.C. disappeared into a drugged out isolation for a decade - sound familiar? - which he attributes to the death of his father, and finally emerges to rekindle the early spirit. We also hear from collaborator Rick Finch, who K.C. acrimoniously split from, and from other friends and family. |
November 30th, 1998 | (10.0) |
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2x13: R.E.M.
R.E.M. (2x13)Here we witness the rise of R.E.M., the Athens, Georgia-based alternative rock band, which developed a large cult following throughout the 1980s before briefly crossing over to the pop charts in the late '80s and early '90s. Their uncompromising introspective style has made them legends to their fans and their hometown. We hear how they rallied to support drummer Bill Berry when he suffered a brain aneurism while onstage, and had to quit the band in 1997, and how the deaths of River Phoenix and Curt Cobain deeply affected singer Michael Stipe, who also talks frankly about his own sexuality. |
December 7th, 1998 | (10.0) |
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2x14: Motley Crüe
Motley Crüe (2x14)If ever a band was made for this show, it must be Motley Crüe, the hard rock band whose lifestyle, based entirely around drugs and groupies, become symbolic of the decadence of the 1980s heavy metal scene. Now, supposedly all clean and sober, each member discusses the individual prices paid for all the excess. Vince Neil talks about the loss of his daughter, then 4. Nikki Sixx tell us about his out-of-body experience after an overdose, and Tommy Lee tells all about his relationships with Heather Locklear and Pamela Anderson, including, of course, the famous adult videotape they filmed. We also hear from other rock luminaries, such as Ozzy Osbourne, and Hustler publisher/friend Larry Flynt. |
December 14th, 1998 | (10.0) |
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2x15: David Cassidy
David Cassidy (2x15)The 1970's teen idol and star of the sitcom The Partridge Family, David Cassidy talks about the all-too-familiar story of mass teen success. The meteoric rise to fame, the perils of being a pop idol, the struggle to be taken seriously as an artist, the inevitable fall from grace when the next new idol comes along, his maturing and acceptance of his role, and in this case, his reemergence as a musical talent. David discusses his latest album, which we sample, and talks about his excitement about starring in Las Vegas' #1 show, 'EFX'. |
December 21st, 1998 | (5.0) |
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2x16: Bette Midler
Bette Midler (2x16)You may be surprised at some of the history behind Bette Midler, the bawdy singer/actress/comedienne. She got her start in bath houses in the 1970's, doing a stint on Broadway in Fiddler On The Roof, evolving into an Andrews Sisters throwback, and starring as a Janis Joplin type singer in The Rose. She went on to endure the loss of her sister in a car accident, her mother to cancer, and several friends to AIDS. She discusses dealing with these setbacks, and rebounding with her singing and acting, becoming a platinum-selling mellow adult contemporary artist. On hand to lend their views are Toni Basil, Barry Manilow, Jann Wenner, and Ahmet Ertegun. |
January 4th, 1999 | (7.0) |
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2x17: Leif Garrett
Leif Garrett (2x17)This is the story of the teen heartthrob who fell victim to drugs and alcohol, while struggling to cope with decreasing fame and the failed attempt to move on from teen idol status. |
January 11th, 1999 | (9.0) |
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2x18: Heart
Heart (2x18)This is a profile of Heart, the highly successful Seattle hard rock band formed by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson in the early 1970s. Despite personnel changes, stylistic changes, romantic dramas, and quitting their record label when some of the publicity photos led to accusations in the press of an incestuous sexual relationship, they remain together as a duo. Later in the '80's, Heart reemerge as a power-ballad video corporation. Compromising with the industry to hide Anne's weight gain, (some videos show only her beautiful eyes), they sell more records than ever. But that phases out, and the respect they have for themselves and their music make this a success story. With some great home movies we are able to ride along from when they were very young to the present, and the chemistry has never waivered. |
January 25th, 1999 | (9.0) |
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2x19: The Day the Music Died
The Day the Music Died (2x19)This unusual episode gives us a recount of the events of the day that a plane crash took the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper, three of the most influential musicians of the 1950's. We hear from the victims' families, friends, and people involved with the incidents surrounding that fateful day, 40 years ago. |
February 4th, 1999 | (10.0) |
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2x20: Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode (2x20)This is Depeche Mode, the alternative rock group, whose singer Dave Gahan battled depression for years and survived several suicide attempts. The band was almost torn apart, before he went to a drug rehab and cleaned himself up in 1996. As we see and hear from present and former members, several of whom have their own anxieties to deal with, the group is set to release a new album and kick off a world tour. |
March 1st, 1999 | (8.5) |
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2x21: Grand Funk Railroad
Grand Funk Railroad (2x21)Here is Grand Funk, the garage band from Flint, Michigan, who become one of the biggest live acts in the early '70's, are the first to have ten consecutive platinum albums, then lose a ridiculous lawsuit in which singer-turned-manager Terry Knight wins all the publishing rights. Undeterred, they go on to have even greater success, including the #1 hit We're An American Band. This all happened over 20 years ago, but here they are, reunited, sounding as good as ever, and back playing their loud party rock to sold-out houses everywhere. |
March 8th, 1999 | (9.0) |
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2x22: Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop (2x22)Here is the punk singer and leader of the Stooges, who engaged in well-chronicled wild exploits both on and off stage before later cleaning up his act. |
March 15th, 1999 | (5.9) |
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2x23: Vanilla Ice
Vanilla Ice (2x23)Here is Vanilla Ice, the white rapper who recorded the smash hit "Ice Ice Baby," but later was confronted with questions about his credibility and ego. |
March 29th, 1999 | (8.2) |
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2x24: Duran Duran
Duran Duran (2x24)This is a profile of the successful British pop-rock band of the '80s and '90s, known for hits such as "Rio" and "Ordinary World." |
April 5th, 1999 | (7.7) |
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2x25: Cher
Cher (2x25)Here is Cher, the iconic recording artist turned Oscar-winning actress who dominated the attention of the press for decades through her fashion choices and romances, as well as her work. |
April 12th, 1999 | (7.4) |
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2x26: TLC
TLC (2x26)This is a look at multi-platinum-selling R&B/hip hop group, which endured personal and medical crises and stunned all by filing for bankruptcy. |
April 19th, 1999 | (8.2) |
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2x27: Julian Lennon
Julian Lennon (2x27)This is the story of John Lennon's eldest son, who experienced some chart success in the mid 1980s. |
April 26th, 1999 | (8.0) |
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2x28: Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper (2x28)Here is the story of the shock-rocker who rose to fame in the 1970s and built an audience through his wild on-stage behavior and theatrics. |
May 3rd, 1999 | (9.3) |
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2x29: Black Crowes
Black Crowes (2x29)Here we look at the Southern rock band, featuring two feuding brothers, that found success throughout the 1990s. |
May 10th, 1999 | (8.8) |
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2x30: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (2x30)The rock singer/songwriter/guitarist and his backing band, who became a radio staple throughout the late '70s and 1980s with hits like "Breakdown" and "Refugee". |
May 17th, 1999 | (9.2) |
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2x31: Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull (2x31)The smoky-voiced rock singer known best for her romance with Mick Jagger. |
May 24th, 1999 | (8.4) |
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2x32: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers (2x32)The alternative rock/funk group that lost one member to a heroin overdose and saw several others battle addictions to the drug. |
May 31st, 1999 | (9.3) |
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2x33: Eric Burdon & the Animals
Eric Burdon & the Animals (2x33)The 1960s English rock band whose best-known hit was "House of the Rising Sun." |
June 14th, 1999 | (7.0) |
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2x34: Donna Summer
Donna Summer (2x34)The "Queen of Disco," who latched together an impressive string of hits in the late 1970s, including "Last Dance" and "Hot Stuff." |
June 21st, 1999 | (7.8) |
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2x35: Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz (2x35)Retro-rock singer/songwriter/guitarist who first became known for his relationship with actress Lisa Bonet before hitting the charts. |
June 28th, 1999 | (8.7) |
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2x36: "Weird Al" Yankovic
"Weird Al" Yankovic (2x36)The popular music parodist. |
July 5th, 1999 | (7.5) |
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2x37: Poison
Poison (2x37)The pop-metal band and MTV staple of the late '80s and early '90s, known for its outrageous hair and make-up, as well as for songs like "Talk Dirty to Me" and "Every Rose Has Its Thorn." |
July 12th, 1999 | (9.4) |
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2x38: Quiet Riot
Quiet Riot (2x38)The '80s heavy metal band that had a hit with "Cum on Feel the Noize." |
July 19th, 1999 | (8.0) |
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2x39: Natalie Cole
Natalie Cole (2x39)The R&B/soul/adult contemporary singer and daughter of Nat "King" Cole battles drugs and alcohol for over a decade before finally getting clean and making a comeback in the late '80s. |
July 26th, 1999 | (8.1) |
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1x1: Milli Vanilli
Milli Vanilli (1x1)This is the story of the photogenic dance pop duet that was disgraced after it was revealed that it did not sing on its album. Filmed just months before Rob Pilatus' death, his interviews eerily describe his despair and heavy drug abuse. |
August 18th, 1997 | (9.4) |
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1x2: M.C. Hammer
M.C. Hammer (1x2)This is the story of the energetic rapper/dancer who sold millions after crossing over to the pop market, but later shocked all by filing for bankruptcy. |
August 25th, 1997 | (8.8) |
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1x3: Boy George
Boy George (1x3)This is the story of the flamboyant British singer and frontman for the '80s band Culture Club, who battled heroin addiction following the breakup of the band. |
September 1st, 1997 | (7.9) |
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1x4: Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac (1x4)The legendary rock group, known best for the classic multi-platinum album Rumours, experiences turmoil due to drug use and tumultuous inter-group romances. |
September 8th, 1997 | (9.9) |
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1x5: Nowhere to Hide
Nowhere to Hide (1x5)This episode documents the gravity of stalking, and the menacing issues that celebrities must face. It takes a detailed look at the events leading up to the killing of John Lennon, and we hear from two real-life stalkers, who discuss what motivates them. |
September 22nd, 1997 | (7.5) |
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1x6: Imagemakers
Imagemakers (1x6)This episode examines the world of music photographers. Not the paparazzi, but visionaries such as Andy Warhol, some of the people who create the cover pictures for Rolling Stone magazine, and the German photographer who gave the Beatles their moptop hairstyles. We also hear about the conversion from stills to video, and the importance of album cover art. |
September 29th, 1997 | (7.0) |
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1x7: Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd (1x7)The tragic plane crash that killed three member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, the tremendously successful Southern rock band, is detailed here, with interviews from the surviving members and the families. Interestingly, there are issues about the conduct of the survivors in the moments immediately following the disaster, which led to internal conflict, and power struggles surrounding the reformation of the band into the touring force it is today. |
October 20th, 1997 | (9.5) |
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1x8: Teddy Pendergrass
Teddy Pendergrass (1x8)This episode stars the sultry R&B singer who continued his career despite being paralyzed in a car accident. As he calmly and philosophically talks about growing up listening to soul legends, his success as a solo artist, and of course, his struggle to recover from the crippling 1982 accident. Though the narration features Teddy's appearance at 1985's Live Aid concert, he informs us that just being alive is far more important. |
October 27th, 1997 | (8.8) |
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1x9: Billy Joel
Billy Joel (1x9)The career of popular New York-based singer/songwriter/pianist, Billy Joel, is spelled out here. Despite writing and recording enough hit songs to fill three greatest hits volumes, he almost went broke by signing away the rights to his songs, then getting swindled by his manager, a family member, to the tune of about $8,000,000. |
November 10th, 1997 | (8.0) |
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1x10: Lilith Fair
Lilith Fair (1x10)This episode examines the all-female concert tour assembled by Sarah McLachlan. Included are interviews with many of the participants, who explain what it means to them, and why it is important to demonstrate that girls can sell out arenas and succeed against contemporary wisdom. Also featured is an impromptu dressing room jam session, and footage from some of the shows. |
November 17th, 1997 | (6.0) |
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1x11: Andy Gibb
Andy Gibb (1x11)This is the story of the handsome disco singer and younger brother of the Bee Gees whose life was cut short by drug use. |
December 1st, 1997 | (8.8) |
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1x12: Jim Croce
Jim Croce (1x12)Here is the story of Jim Croce, the singer/songwriter who died in a plane crash just before his best-known hit, "Time in a Bottle," was released. A loving, sensitive family man was Jim, and his wife and friends reminisce about his communal singing and playing sessions. There is not a dark side to Jim - some marijuana use for sure, but not a big problem like many other stars have to deal with. This makes it all the more sad that he died, and the timing couldn't have been worse for him. |
December 3rd, 1997 | (8.0) |
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1x13: Carpenters
Carpenters (1x13)This is the story of the brother-sister soft rock duo that dominated the charts throughout the 1970s while one of its members hid a deadly eating disorder. Although Richard himself discusses an addiction to pain pills which he fought, the main thrust is the death of his sister, one of the smoothest and warmest pop female voices ever. Karen did not disclose the struggle with anorexia, which eventually led to her heart attack at age 32, in 1983. Olivia Newton-John and Dionne Warwick provide their viewpoints on one of music's sad losses. |
January 2nd, 1998 | (9.0) |
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1x14: Sonny Bono
Sonny Bono (1x14)This episode covers the singer/actor/comedian turned politician, best known for his association (both on and off stage) with Cher. Although Sonny couldn't read music, he wrote some classic songs. Shooting to fame after hooking up with then-16 Cher, the couple became household names. Their TV teasing became all too real bickering, and after they divorced, she went on to bigger stardom. Sonny regrouped, however, to open his own restaurant, and become mayor of Palm Springs. Tragically, he lost his life in a skiing accident, just six days before this episode aired. |
January 12th, 1998 | (8.0) |
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1x15: The Mamas and the Papas
The Mamas and the Papas (1x15)This tumultuous 1960s folk-pop group, best known for hits like "California Dreamin'" and "Monday, Monday", rival Fleetwood Mac for it's internal romantic turmoil, and its members' battles with drug addiction. Even though John and Michelle Phillips are not speaking to each other, they each speak fondly and honestly about the relationships within the group. Everyone gets teary-eyed when discussing the memory of Mama Cass Elliot, and the myth surrounding her death. |
January 19th, 1998 | (8.8) |
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1x16: Meat Loaf
Meat Loaf (1x16)This episode features the corpulent singer/actor, who rose to fame in the 1970s and fell off the radar for two decades before incredibly rebounding in 1993, with the sequel to his successful album "Bat Out of Hell". His wife and daughters are interviewed, along with Todd Rundgren, producer, and other associated musicians. While not delving too deeply into the 'missing decade', following Meat's nervous breakdown, we see a triumphant return to superstardom after he reunites with "Bat" creator, Jim Steinman. |
February 2nd, 1998 | (9.2) |
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1x17: Gladys Knight
Gladys Knight (1x17)The story of Gladys Knight, the legendary R&B singer/actress known for hits such as "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "Midnight Train to Georgia" and "Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)", is not filled with the tragedies that have befallen many of her contemporaries, but she certainly has had her share of setbacks. She eloquently describes her bad marriages, racial barriers, and a big gambling addiction, all of which took their toll. She candidly discusses her first experience with racism, after winning a singing contest at age 7, a sexual assault suffered when 15, then a pregnancy and miscarriage at 16. She then goes into detail about her court battle with Motown, and another court battle in which she lost custody of her youngest son. |
February 16th, 1998 | (9.1) |
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1x18: Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson (1x18)This story of Willie Nelson, the country singer/songwriter known for his battles with drugs and long-standing fight against the IRS as well as his musical output, is one of longevity. When he had his first big hit, 'Redheaded Stranger', in 1975, he had already been in the music business for 32 years. Earlier he had worked as a janitor and a vacuum salesman. Then in 1978 he began his IRS battle, which culminated in him being charged with owing $10 million. He discusses all of those issues, and we hear from his friends and colleagues in the country music field. |
March 2nd, 1998 | (10.0) |
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1x19: Jerry Lee Lewis
Jerry Lee Lewis (1x19)The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, the Hall-of-Fame singer/songwriter/pianist, who faced a severe career backlash after marrying his 13-year-old second cousin, has been well documented. What is not as well known is all of the death and tragedy this man has suffered. He lost his second son in a swimming pool accident, and after divorcing, his first son died in a car crash. Still a giant in the early history of rock and roll, he turned to country to rebuild his career, which has now come full circle. Along the way, there is the obligatory foray into booze and pills, and he almost died from a bleeding ulcer in the 1970's, after which he checked in to the Betty Ford Clinic. Here he tells us in his own words, what he has endured. |
March 9th, 1998 | (10.0) |
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1x20: Rick James
Rick James (1x20)This is about Rick James, the R&B/funk singer, whose outrageous behavior, both at live shows and offstage, led to his career decline, and cost him his freedom, due to a severe cocaine habit. Rick talks with complete openness about all phases of his life, and describes how prison actually saved him. He candidly states how, under the influence, he involved himself and his wife in the bizarre sex, kidnap, and torture incident of which he was convicted. We also hear from former girlfriend Linda Blair, his new wife Tanya, and some Motown executives. |
March 16th, 1998 | (10.0) |
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1x21: David Crosby
David Crosby (1x21)This is the story of the folk-rock singer/guitarist and member of the Hall-of-Fame trio Crosby, Stills and Nash who faced severe legal and health crises due to his decades of drug abuse. |
March 23rd, 1998 | (7.0) |
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1x22: Selena
Selena (1x22)At age 23, Selena Quintanilla Perez was a Tejano superstar who was about to make her English-language crossover debut, which would propel her even further to global fame. Tragically, she was murdered by her fan club manager just before the album was to be released. We hear a gripping interview with her convicted killer, Yolanda Saldivar, and some emotional statements from her family members, husband, and manager. |
March 30th, 1998 | (9.3) |
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1x23: Jefferson Airplane/Starship
Jefferson Airplane/Starship (1x23)Here is the story of Jefferson Airplane, the '60s hip rock group that featured 'Wild Child' Grace Slick, and sang about mind-altering experiences. They underwent several lineup and format changes over the course of two decades. By the mid-'80s, they had evolved into the production pop group Starship. Since then, Paul Kantner has assembled the original Airplane several times, but Grace Slick vows never to be a rock star again. |
April 6th, 1998 | (8.9) |
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1x24: Takin' It to the Streets
Takin' It to the Streets (1x24)This is a look at street musicians, featuring five segments, from L.A., New York, Chicago, and New Orleans. We see and hear some original music compositions, and stories about the experiences of the people who make it their life. The New Orleans portion features a profile of clarinetist Doreen Ketchens, and some performance footage of her in the French Quarter with trombonist Keith "Wolf" Anderson and others. |
April 13th, 1998 | (5.0) |
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1x25: Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne (1x25)This is a look at the popular but troubled heavy metal icon and former lead singer of Black Sabbath, who battled drug and alcohol problems that nearly cost him his career and family. |
April 20th, 1998 | (9.4) |
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1x26: Ted Nugent
Ted Nugent (1x26)This is a look at the outspoken hard rock guitarist and hunting activist. Ted started performing at 13, and became one of the biggest live draws in the mid '70's. Ted also tells us in no uncertain terms about his strong feelings toward sex and hunting, and against drugs, alcohol, and violence at rock shows. He is a political conservative, who repeatedly preaches family values and anti-drug messages. We are witness to some hypocritical statements, but whether right or wrong, Ted definitely has a strong opinion about virtually everything. |
April 27th, 1998 | (6.7) |
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1x27: Joe Cocker
Joe Cocker (1x27)This chronicles the up and down career of the raspy-voiced pop-rock singer who endured a long, public battle with drugs, dropped out of music for several years, and overcame it all to look and sound as great as ever. |
May 4th, 1998 | (10.0) |
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1x28: Frank Sinatra: News Special
Frank Sinatra: News Special (1x28)This 'phantom' episode was hastily assembled following the death, in May, 1998, of the legendary crooner and actor. 'Ol Blue Eyes' is, as VH1 states, arguably the most popular and influential musical figure of the 20th century. Only The Beatles, Elvis, and Bing Crosby could seriously rival him for the title. The story takes us from his childhood in Hoboken, New Jersey, to big success with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, then to the 'Columbia Years' of massive adoration as a solo artist. Beginning his recording career in 1939, Frank had his first number one hit in 1940, and was still releasing million sellers in the mid-90's. And, just as it was with Elvis, death didn't slow down his career one bit. |
May 18th, 1998 | (10.0) |
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1x29: Studio 54
Studio 54 (1x29)This is the story of one of the most famous hot spots of the disco era. Co-owners Steve Rubell and Ian Schrader opened Studio 54 on April 26, 1977, and quickly created an atmosphere that was 'the' place for the in-crowd to be and be seen. |
May 25th, 1998 | (8.0) |
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1x30: Keith Moon
Keith Moon (1x30)Look into the life of Keith Moon, drummer for the legendary British rock group The Who, who suffered an early demise due to a drug overdose. |
June 1st, 1998 | (8.0) |
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1x31: Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie Raitt (1x31)This is the story of Bonnie Raitt, the blues-rock singer/guitarist who battled alcoholism for years, then recovered to find mainstream success and critical acclaim in the 1990s. Her heartfelt and depressing, yet catchy songs strike a nerve with mass audiences today, but when she was a struggling blues artist in the 1970's, she was not given the respect she deserved, because of her gender. |
June 8th, 1998 | (8.5) |
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1x32: Culture Club Reunion
Culture Club Reunion (1x32)In a companion piece to the earlier episode about Boy George, the entire band reunites and plans a world tour. George and drummer Jon Moss talk together candidly about their personal relationship for the first time publicly. |
June 14th, 1998 | (5.0) |
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1x33: Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson (1x33)The guitarist for The Band, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Robertson describes his career with the group. After a decade of critically acclaimed albums and tours, with drugs eroding the essence of what they were, Robbie disbanded the group. Their final performance captured by Martin Scorcese in the theatrical film The Last Waltz, they called it quits on Thanksgiving Day, 1976. Although the other members did regroup later, Robbie has taken his own path. Here he discusses his film scores, his solo releases, and his Native American Activism. |
June 15th, 1998 | (6.5) |
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1x34: Def Leppard
Def Leppard (1x34)This is the story of British pop metal band Def Leppard, which released such multi-platinum albums as Pyromania and Hysteria. Despite selling over 20 million albums during the '80's, the excessive liquor, sex, and drugs took a devastating toll. Here we learn how the group coped with the death of guitarist Steve Clark, and the car wreck which took the left arm of drummer Rick Allen, who continues to record and perform despite his handicap. This part of the story is relived in graphic detail, even recreating the accident, which Rick calmly recalls, and we see interviews with the people who discovered him and saved his life. |
June 22nd, 1998 | (9.5) |
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1x35: Tony Orlando
Tony Orlando (1x35)This is the story of Tony Orlando, the soft pop singer and '70s variety show host who went into a downward spiral, then became born again, after losing his best friend, Freddie Prinz. We hear Tony talk candidly about his bout with cocaine addiction, and the loss of his sister to cerebral palsy. |
June 29th, 1998 | (8.5) |
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1x36: Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan (1x36)This is the uplifting story of the Cuban-born pop/adult contemporary singer who battled back after suffering devastating spinal injuries in a tour bus accident. Gloria also discusses her father's death, the birth of her son, and her involvement with charities involved with hurricane Andrew. |
July 6th, 1998 | (8.8) |
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1x37: Jan and Dean
Jan and Dean (1x37)This is the story of the popular '60's surf-rock duo which saw one member suffer life-threatening injuries in a car wreck. |
July 13th, 1998 | (10.0) |
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1x38: Harry Chapin
Harry Chapin (1x38)Here is the story of folk-rock singer/songwriter Harry Chapin, who set short stories to music, and landed a #1 pop hit with "Cat's in the Cradle". He was a stauch advocate of the socially disenfranchised, but died young in a car accident July 16, 1981, while on his way to a benefit concert. |
July 20th, 1998 | (8.0) |
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1x39: Gloria Gaynor
Gloria Gaynor (1x39)This is a profile of disco singer Gloria Gaynor, who topped the charts with the women's lib anthem, 'I Will Survive'. After a near-fatal accident on stage, and the savage beating murder of her younger sister, Ms. Gaynor became a born-again Christian, and we hear how she coped with weight problems, the disco drug scene, and other indignities. Her husband/manager and other friends and family are on hand to lend their thoughts. |
July 27th, 1998 | (8.0) |
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