Episodes (40)

Milli Vanilli
S01E01 · Milli Vanilli

Aug 17, 1997

Unveiling the rise and fall of pop duo Milli Vanilli. Interviews, video clips along with the death of Rob Pilatus and, being stripped from the Grammys included.

M.C. Hammer
S01E02 · M.C. Hammer

Aug 24, 1997

The rise and fall of the early 90s rap superstar M.C. Hammer.

Boy George
S01E03 · Boy George

Aug 31, 1997

Outlining the rise and fall of Culture Club lead singer, Boy George. George, who fronted Culture Club in the early 1980's releasing hit singles until his life spiraled out of control by a vicious drug addiction.

Fleetwood Mac
S01E04 · Fleetwood Mac

Sep 07, 1997

Describing rock band "Fleetwood Mac" was known for their best selling 1977 LP Rumours. Interviews, band tensions (drugs), broken relationships, etc. are summed up by the members themselves.

Nowhere to Hide
S01E05 · Nowhere to Hide

Sep 21, 1997

Documents celebrity stalkers such as Mark David Chapman, who murdered former Beatles member John Lennon on December 8, 1980. Along with other stalkers; John Hinckley, Jr. was obsessed with actress Jodie Foster and, he wanted to impress her by killing President Regan but, Regan survived. Robert John Bardo, was obsessed with child peace activist Samantha Smith before her fatal plane crash on August 25,1985. One year later, he turned his sights on Rebecca Schaeffer who starred in the CBS sitcom "My Sister Sam" which was a hit until it was canceled in April 1988. On July ...

Imagemakers
S01E06 · Imagemakers

Oct 12, 1997

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Lynyrd Skynyrd
S01E07 · Lynyrd Skynyrd

Oct 19, 1997

Southern Rock band Lynyrd Skynrd sold millions of albums along with concerts across the country. On October 20, 1977 after three days "Street Survivors" was released, their charter plane crashed; taking the lives of lead singer Ronnie Van Zandt (Lead Singer), Steve Gaines (Guitar), Cassie Gaines (Background Singer), Dean Kilpatrick (Assistant Road Manager), Walter McCreary (Pilot) and William Gray (Co-Pilot). The rest of the band mates, road manager and, road crew survived but, sustained serious injuries. After the aftermath, Steve Gaines' widow convinced MCA Records ...

Teddy Pendergrass
S01E08 · Teddy Pendergrass

Oct 26, 1997

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Billy Joel
S01E09 · Billy Joel

Nov 09, 1997

Piano Man Billy Joel is profiled. Interviews with Joel himself, concert and video clips, marriages and, his storied career.

Lilith Fair
S01E10 · Lilith Fair

Nov 16, 1997

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Andy Gibb
S01E11 · Andy Gibb

Nov 30, 1997

Andy Gibb, the younger brother of the Bee Gees was a pop teen idol. Gibb released four albums and, four top 10 singles. Throughout his popularity, he started to throw it all away on a series of cocaine binges. After his last two albums "After Dark" (1980) and "Greatest Hits" (1981) were released, he was dropped from the RSO Records roster due, to his drug addiction. When his recording career dried up, he took a hand at co-hosting the long running syndicated TV Series "Solid Gold" along with stage shows such as "The Pirates of Panzance" (Opposite Pam Dawber) and, "...

Jim Croce
S01E12 · Jim Croce

Dec 02, 1997

Describing the life and death of singer, Jim Croce. Croce, was best known for his hits "Bad Bad Leroy Brown" and "Time In A Bottle". Croce, met his demise at the age of 30 when his plane hit a pecan tree.

The Carpenters
S01E13 · The Carpenters

Jan 01, 1998

Delving into the pop duo The Carpenters. The duo had belted out hits such as "(They Long to Be) Close To You and "We've Only Just Begun" and others. Interviews with family, friends, record producers and, Karen's untimely death at 32.

Sonny Bono
S01E14 · Sonny Bono

Jan 11, 1998

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The Mamas & the Papas
S01E15 · The Mamas & the Papas

Jan 11, 1998

Profiling 60's rock band "The Mama's and The Papa's". The group was best known for their hits "Monday Monday" and "California Dreamin'". Fame, fortune, drugs and, jealousy ripped the band apart. Cass Elliott's death was also mentioned.

Meat Loaf
S01E16 · Meat Loaf

Feb 01, 1998

Meat Loaf (Marvin Lee Aday), speaks openly about his childhood and successful music career. Interviews with family, friends, record executives and, videos.

Gladys Knight
S01E17 · Gladys Knight

Feb 15, 1998

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Willie Nelson
S01E18 · Willie Nelson

Mar 01, 1998

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Jerry Lee Lewis
S01E19 · Jerry Lee Lewis

Mar 08, 1998

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Rick James
S01E20 · Rick James

Mar 15, 1998

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David Crosby
S01E21 · David Crosby

Mar 22, 1998

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Selena
S01E22 · Selena

Mar 29, 1998

Identifying the death of Tejano star Selena (1971-1995). Selena, had it all until she was gunned down by Yolanda Saldavar on March 31, 1995. Narrator James Forbes, interviews the murderer in a Texas prison where she was incarcerated.

Jefferson Airplane
S01E23 · Jefferson Airplane

Apr 05, 1998

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Takin' It to the Streets
S01E24 · Takin' It to the Streets

Apr 12, 1998

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Ozzy Osbourne
S01E25 · Ozzy Osbourne

Apr 19, 1998

Heavy Metal gross out king, Ozzy Osbourne was identified. Osbourne, was best know for his stint in Black Sabbath and a successful solo career. Interviews with his family, band-mates, record executives, etc.

Ted Nugent
S01E26 · Ted Nugent

Apr 19, 1998

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Joe Cocker
S01E27 · Joe Cocker

May 03, 1998

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Studio 54
S01E28 · Studio 54

May 24, 1998

In this hour and a half documentation about, a New York discotheque called Studio 54. The club opened in February 1977 and, it owned by Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell on 54th street. Their guest were celebrities, locals, etc. In 1980, the club was raided and Rubell and Schrager were arrested for skimming $2.5 million and tax evasion. One year later, they had been sentenced for 13 months in prison for the matter. The club remained opened until it shuttered for good in 1985. Steve Rubell died at 43 on July 25, 1989 from complications of AIDS.

Keith Moon
S01E29 · Keith Moon

May 31, 1998

Describing The Who drummer Keith Moon (1946-1978). Moon, was best know destroying his drum kit at concerts. Summing up, Moon's excessive drinking and drugs had finally caught up with him at age 32.

Bonnie Raitt
S01E30 · Bonnie Raitt

Jun 07, 1998

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Culture Club Reunion
S01E31 · Culture Club Reunion

Jun 14, 1998

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Robbie Robertson
S01E32 · Robbie Robertson

Jun 19, 1998

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Def Leppard
S01E33 · Def Leppard

Jun 21, 1998

British rock band Def Leppard, sold millions of albums along with concerts. Def Leppard, had big tastes of success in the 1980's until, alcohol and drugs had taken their toll. Those vices drove a member out of the band in 1982 and, another to an early grave in 1991. The surviving members discuss frankly about their beginnings and success. In addition, drummer Rick Allen lost his left arm in a car accident while taking a break from recording their fourth album fourth LP "Hysteria".

Tony Orlando
S01E34 · Tony Orlando

Jun 28, 1998

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Gloria Estefan
S01E35 · Gloria Estefan

Jul 05, 1998

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Jan and Dean
S01E36 · Jan and Dean

Jul 12, 1998

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Harry Chapin
S01E37 · Harry Chapin

Jul 19, 1998

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Gloria Gaynor
S01E38 · Gloria Gaynor

Jul 26, 1998

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Frank Sinatra: News Special
S01E39 · Frank Sinatra: News Special

May 17, 1998

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Milli Vanilli - News Special
S01E40 · Milli Vanilli - News Special

Apr 07, 1998

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About

Behind the Music Season 1 (1997) is released on Aug 17, 1997 and the latest season 19 of Behind the Music is released in 2021. Watch Behind the Music online - the English Documentary TV series from United States. Behind the Music is directed by Michael McNamara,Shawna Foster,Fred Peabody,Lou Wirth and created by Gay Rosenthal with Jim Forbes and Ralph Rieckermann.

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VH1 Behind the Music, Behind the Music, По ту сторону музыки

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United States

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English

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VH1 Television, Gay Rosenthal Productions, Paramount Pictures

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