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Season 1 – Behind the Music

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An intimate look into the personal lives of pop stars.

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Audience Member In the days before YouTube & the prominence of the internet, shows like Behind The Music is where people could learn about musicians. The episode of Weird Al is memorable to me, but all I can recall were great. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Aug 17, 1997 Milli Vanilli Rob Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan discuss their sudden rise to Grammy fame as Milli Vanilli and their subsequent fall. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 24, 1997 MC Hammer M.C. Hammer discusses his rise to stardom, his sudden wealth and subsequent financial losses in a roller-coaster career. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 31, 1997 Boy George Boy George, Culture Club lead singer, talks about being a celebrity. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 7, 1997 Fleetwood Mac The members of Fleetwood Mac discuss the good and bad times they shared as members of one of rock music's most successful bands. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 21, 1997 Nowhere to Hide Musicians and stalkers. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 12, 1997 The Image Makers Photographers' influence on the music industry. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 19, 1997 Lynyrd Skynyrd The Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd rose to success in the 1970s on the strength of such hits as "Freebird.". Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 26, 1997 Teddy Pendergrass Teddy Pendergrass scores a comeback after an accident leaves him paralyzed. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 9, 1997 Billy Joel Billy Joel's tumultuous rise to fame. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 16, 1997 Lilith Fair Interviews with Lilith Fair organizer Sarah McLachlan and performers Jewel, the Indigo Girls and Shawn Colvin. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 30, 1997 Andy Gibb A profile of singer Andy Gibb, from his rise to fame at 22 to his death at 30. Includes interviews with his brothers. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 2, 1997 Jim Croce Jim Croce's success came mainly posthumously. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 1, 1998 The Carpenters The music of the Carpenters and a recent interview with Richard Carpenter and friends of Karen Carpenter. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 11, 1998 Sonny Bono Sonny Bono and his impact on music, television and government. Includes interviews with his family and friends. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 18, 1998 The Mamas & the Papas Surviving members of the Mamas and the Papas discuss the formation of the group, drug problems and relationships. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 1, 1998 Meat Loaf The ups and downs of Meat Loaf's career are examined through interviews with the singer, his family and others. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 15, 1998 Gladys Knight A retrospective of Gladys Knight's music and offstage life, including personal troubles and career setbacks. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 1, 1998 Willie Nelson The life and music of Willie Nelson from his roots in Texas to his success in Nashville, and his tax problems. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 8, 1998 Jerry Lee Lewis Jerry Lee Lewis, from his roots in Louisiana through his recording career to his troubled personal life. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 15, 1998 Rick James Funk musician Rick James talks about his rise to stardom, hits in the early 1980s and personal problems. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 22, 1998 David Crosby David Crosby discusses his career and family. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 29, 1998 Selena The rising career of Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla Perez is tragically cut short by a killer at 23; Selena's killer speaks. Details Episode 23 Aired Apr 5, 1998 Jefferson Airplane/Starship Jefferson Airplane's original members recall their early success. Details Episode 24 Aired Apr 12, 1998 Takin' It to the Street Cross-culture of street musicians. Details Episode 25 Aired Apr 19, 1998 Ozzy Osbourne Singer Ozzy Osbourne's years as Black Sabbath's lead singer, his solo career and troubles with drugs, alcohol and lawsuits brought by a fan's parents. Details Episode 26 Aired Apr 26, 1998 Ted Nugent The life and music of guitarist Ted Nugent, from his rise to fame in the 1970s to his talk show and new band. Details Episode 27 Aired May 3, 1998 Joe Cocker Joe Cocker's career takes off after performing at Woodstock in 1969. Details Episode 28 Aired May 24, 1998 Studio 54 A gathering place for glamorous people, the popular nightspot Studio 54 was viewed by some as the epitome of the dance culture of the 1970s. Details Episode 29 Aired May 31, 1998 Keith Moon Keith Moon, drummer for the Who, is remembered by Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend. Details Episode 30 Aired Jun 7, 1998 Bonnie Raitt Bonnie Raitt's early roots in the blues and current success in rock 'n' roll. Details Episode 31 Aired Jun 14, 1998 Culture Club Reunion Culture Club's Boy George discusses his relationship with band member John Moss, his drug addictions and the band's upcoming reunion tour. Details Episode 32 Aired Jun 19, 1998 Robbie Robertson Robbie Robertson reflects on his career with The Band. Details Episode 33 Aired Jun 21, 1998 Def Leppard A profile of rock band Def Leppard, including footage of the group with family members and fans and a tribute to late guitarist Steve Clark. Details Episode 34 Aired Jun 28, 1998 Tony Orlando Singer Tony Orlando discusses his problems with drugs and the death of close friend Freddie Prinze. Songs include "Knock Three Times" and "Candida.". Details Episode 35 Aired Jul 5, 1998 Gloria Estefan The triumphs and troubles of singer Gloria Estefan, including her accident and deaths and births in her family. Details Episode 36 Aired Jul 12, 1998 Jan & Dean Jan & Dean find success in the '60s, along with the Beach Boys. Details Episode 37 Aired Jul 19, 1998 Harry Chapin Harry Chapin dies in an auto accident. Details Episode 38 Aired Jul 26, 1998 Gloria Gaynor 1970s disco-singer Gloria Gaynor. Details

Season Info

Network
VH1
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Music, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 17, 1997