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Season 2 – Behind the Music

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An intimate look into the personal lives of pop stars.
Behind the Music — Season 2

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Episode 1 Aired Aug 16, 1998 Madonna Exploring the many phases of Madonna's career, including interviews with Jean-Paul Gaultier, Anne Rice and Rosie O'Donnell. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 30, 1998 1968 The chaotic year of 1968 featured the enduring music of David Crosby, Aretha Franklin and John Fogerty. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 6, 1998 Steppenwolf "Born to Be Wild" is a 1970s success for the band Steppenwolf. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 20, 1998 John Denver Singer-songwriter John Denver's 1970s rise to stardom, his comeback attempt in the '90s and his tragic death. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 27, 1998 Blondie Blondie finds success in the early '80s after emerging from the new-wave music scene. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 4, 1998 Shania Twain Singer Shania Twain's career, from an impoverished childhood in Canada to country-pop stardom. Includes interviews with her relatives and associates. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 1, 1998 Stevie Nicks Examines the life and career of singer Stevie Nicks, whose voice and music helped propel Fleetwood Mac to the top of the charts. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 22, 1998 Metallica Interviews with band members, friends and family members of one of rock's most influential and imitated heavy-metal groups, Metallica. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 29, 1998 Lionel Richie From his success with the Commodores to international fame as a solo artist in the 1980s, Lionel Richie took hits in the media and was less visible in the 1990s. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 29, 1998 Rick Springfield After a 12-year absence from touring, rock performer Rick Springfield returns to the road; the singer discusses the ups and downs of his career. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 29, 1998 KC & The Sunshine Band KC & the Sunshine Band topped the music charts in the 1970s, but later fell into obscurity. Includes interviews with family and friends. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 6, 1998 R.E.M. Interviews with members of R.E.M. and with the mayor of Athens, Ga., where the band got its start nearly two decades ago. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 13, 1998 Motley Crue Members of the band Motley Crue talk about being dogged by tragedy on the road to success, including auto accidents, overdoses and death. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 20, 1998 David Cassidy Actor-singer David Cassidy's career soared in the 1970s with the success of "The Partridge Family.". Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 3, 1999 Bette Midler The life and career of Bette Midler, who has overcome the deaths of her mother, sister and close friends. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 10, 1999 Leif Garrett The highs and lows in the life of 1970s teen idol Leif Garrett, including a reunion with his best friend. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 24, 1999 Heart Sisters and Heart band members Ann and Nancy Wilson discuss their careers, personal lives and the future. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 3, 1999 The Day the Music Died The tragic 1959 plane crash that took the lives of rock stars Buddy Holly, J.P. Richardson and Ritchie Valens; includes interviews with actor Gary Busey and others. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 28, 1999 Depeche Mode Members of the alternative rock group Depeche Mode discuss musicians who influenced them, their careers and personal lives. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 7, 1999 Grand Funk Railroad Grand Funk Railroad endures through lineup changes and legal battles. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 14, 1999 Iggy Pop A profile of the prototypical punk rocker Iggy Pop, including footage of Iggy performing in 1968 and giving a drunken interview in 1980. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 28, 1999 Vanilla Ice Rapper Vanilla Ice's rapid rise to fame and his downfall, which culminated in a drug overdose in 1994. Details Episode 23 Aired Apr 4, 1999 Duran Duran Members of Duran Duran become 1980s teen idols but succumb to personal demons. Details Episode 24 Aired Apr 11, 1999 Cher A discussion with Cher about her life and career, including interviews with her children Elijah Blue Allman and Chastity Bono. Details Episode 25 Aired Apr 18, 1999 TLC Rap group TLC's meteoric rise to fame was followed by misfortune, including bankruptcy, arson and illness. Details Episode 26 Aired Apr 25, 1999 Julian Lennon Singer-songwriter Julian Lennon discusses his famous father and his bruised relationship with Yoko Ono. Details Episode 27 Aired May 2, 1999 Alice Cooper Seminal rocker Alice Cooper talks about his theatrical career, his battle with alcoholism and his comeback. Details Episode 28 Aired May 9, 1999 Black Crowes The Black Crowes' career has been marked by rebellion, sibling rivalry and drug use. Details Episode 29 Aired May 16, 1999 Tom Petty Profiling Tom Petty's career from his early bar band, through lawsuits, bankruptcy and a fire to success. Details Episode 30 Aired May 23, 1999 Marianne Faithfull Singer/songwriter Marianne Faithfull endures a tumultuous career. Details Episode 31 Aired May 31, 1999 Red Hot Chili Peppers Members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers talk about heroin abuse and the death of guitarist Hillel Slovak. Details Episode 32 Aired Jun 13, 1999 Eric Burdon and the Animals Singer-songwriter Eric Burdon talks about his early music career, broken marriages, bouts of depression and drug abuse. Details Episode 33 Aired Jun 20, 1999 Donna Summer Donna Summer's career plummets with the end of disco. Details Episode 34 Aired Jun 27, 1999 Lenny Kravitz Rock musician Lenny Kravitz talks about his critics, childhood and short-lived marriage to actress Lisa Bonet. Details Episode 35 Aired Jul 4, 1999 Weird Al Yankovic A profile of Grammy-winner Weird Al Yankovic, who launched his career as a comedy artist with "My Bologna.". Details Episode 36 Aired Jul 11, 1999 Poison Members of the heavy metal band Poison talk about rock 'n' roll, groupies and drugs. Details Episode 37 Aired Jul 18, 1999 Quiet Riot The band members of metal group Quiet Riot discuss death, drug addiction and the dissolution of the band. Details Episode 38 Aired Jul 25, 1999 Natalie Cole After undergoing rehabilitation for heroin addiction, Natalie Cole recalibrated her career with "Everlasting.". Details

Season Info

Network
VH1
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Music, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 16, 1998