Episode 1
Aired Aug 1, 1999
Melissa Etheridge
Interviews trace the career of rock star Melissa Etheridge.
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Episode 2
Aired Aug 8, 1999
Woodstock
Those who promoted the 1969 Woodstock Festival; Joel Rosenman; John Roberts; Michael Lang; Artie Kornfeld.
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Episode 3
Aired Aug 21, 1999
Bay City Rollers
Exploring the seamier side of '70s stardom for the Bay City Rollers, including lawsuits, prison and drugs.
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Episode 4
Aired Aug 22, 1999
Donny & Marie
Donny and Marie Osmond talk about life after their 1970s variety show, including anxiety disorders and children.
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Episode 5
Aired Aug 29, 1999
Peter Tosh
The troubled life and career of reggae music artist Peter Tosh, who never achieved the level of fame as his childhood friend Bob Marley.
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Episode 6
Aired Sep 5, 1999
Goo Goo Dolls
The members of the Goo Goo Dolls talk about the troubled times that preceded the release of their hit single "Iris.".
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Episode 7
Aired Sep 12, 1999
Bad Company
Interviews with Bad Company, which was the first group to sign with Led Zeppelin's Swan Song label in the 1970s.
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Episode 8
Aired Sep 19, 1999
Glen Campbell
Glen Campbell is a leading country artist in the 1960s and '70s.
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Episode 9
Aired Sep 26, 1999
Sting
Sting's life and career, from his beginnings in Newcastle, England, to his megastardom with the Police and his success as a solo artist.
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Episode 10
Aired Oct 3, 1999
Alan Freed
The tragic life of legendary disc jockey Alan Freed, who launched the careers of Buddy Holly and Little Richard.
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Episode 11
Aired Oct 17, 1999
Thin Lizzy
The legacy of 1970s rock band Thin Lizzy, whose front man, Philip Lynott, died of heart failure after a drug overdose.
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Episode 12
Aired Oct 31, 1999
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
A successful stage version of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" leads to a movie with a cult following.
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Episode 13
Aired Nov 21, 1999
Dr. Dre
Rap artist-producer Dr. Dre talks about his controversial career, including his first rap group and his latest record label, Aftermath Entertainment.
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Episode 14
Aired Nov 28, 1999
Barry White
Known as "The Love Man," Barry White began as writer-producer for his wife's girl group before embarking on his own career.
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Episode 15
Aired Dec 5, 1999
Alanis Morissette
The career of Alanis Morissette, from her first single to her record-breaking debut album, "Jagged Little Pill.".
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Episode 16
Aired Dec 19, 1999
Genesis
The members of Genesis rehash their history, from the early years with Peter Gabriel to their success with Phil Collins.
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Episode 17
Aired Dec 26, 1999
1999
Interviews with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Insane Clown Posse and Columbine shooting victim Richard Castaldo.
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Episode 18
Aired Jan 2, 2000
The Partridge Family
Studio musicians and singers created the music behind the 1970s TV series "The Partridge Family." Includes interviews with David Cassidy and others.
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Episode 19
Aired Jan 9, 2000
Michael Hutchence
Michael Hutchence, front man for the Australian pop band INXS, was dogged by the tabloid press until his death in 1997.
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Episode 20
Aired Jan 16, 2000
Celine Dion
After a final performance on New Year's Eve 1999, pop diva Celine Dion retires to spend more time with husband-manager Rene Angelil.
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Episode 21
Aired Jan 23, 2000
Russell Simmons
Russell Simmons presided over a hip-hop empire for almost 20 years before selling his label, Def Jam Records.
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Episode 22
Aired Feb 6, 2000
Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones, a music industry giant, talks about his life and career. Includes interviews with Peggy Lipton and others.
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Episode 23
Aired Feb 20, 2000
Run-D.M.C.
The members of pioneer rap group Run-D.M.C. talk about their triumphs and setbacks. Interviewees include LL Cool J.
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Episode 24
Aired Mar 5, 2000
Tina Turner
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Tina Turner began her career singing in honky-tonks before being discovered by guitarist Ike Turner in 1956.
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Episode 25
Aired Mar 12, 2000
1970
The politics and popular culture of 1970. Includes interviews with Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Isaac Hayes, Bobby Seale, G. Gordon Liddy and others.
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Episode 26
Aired Mar 19, 2000
Elton John
Flamboyant pop star Elton John talks about his bouts with alcohol, cocaine and bulimia, as well as his suicide attempts.
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Episode 27
Aired Apr 2, 2000
Oasis
The band members of Oasis recall their legendary music career as bad boys.
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Episode 28
Aired Apr 9, 2000
No Doubt
No Doubt's lead singer John Spence committed suicide in 1987, but the California band endured and released a chart-topping album eight years later.
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Episode 29
Aired Apr 16, 2000
1984
The musical milieu of 1984, including the impact of British music and the influence of women and "heartland rockers" such as Bruce Springsteen.
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Episode 30
Aired Apr 23, 2000
The Police
The rapid rise of the Police, from a toiling punk rock trio in the late '70s to a record-breaking superband in the early '80s.
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Episode 31
Aired May 19, 2000
1992
The music scene of 1992; Seattle bands; Los Angeles riots; farewell to hair bands; presidential hopeful Bill Clinton plays the saxophone on television.
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Episode 32
Aired May 21, 2000
The Go-Go's
The all-female pop group the Go-Go's emerged from the California punk scene in the early '80s to make a splash with a hugely successful debut album.
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Episode 33
Aired May 28, 2000
Ricky Martin
A profile of Latin pop star Ricky Martin, who began his career as a lead singer for Menudo and later appeared on "General Hospital.".
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Episode 34
Aired Jun 4, 2000
AC/DC
AC/DC became a rock 'n' roll powerhouse in the '70s, forging an unmistakable hard rock sound characterized by the lacerating vocals of Bon Scott, who died in 1980.
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Episode 35
Aired Jun 11, 2000
Bon Jovi
Before assembling a band, Jon Bon Jovi cut demos while working as a janitor at a New York recording studio.
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Episode 36
Aired Jun 25, 2000
The Monkees
Brought together for a '60s TV series, the Monkees produced memorable pop hits like "I'm a Believer.".
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Episode 37
Aired Jul 9, 2000
Queen Latifah
Hip-hop artist Queen Latifah is a modern-day Renaissance woman, starring in TV and feature film roles, as well as hosting her own talk show.
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Episode 38
Aired Jul 16, 2000
Public Enemy
The rap group Public Enemy revolutionized hip-hop music while sparking controversy with militant song lyrics.
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Episode 39
Aired Jul 23, 2000
Faith Hill
Country music singer Faith Hill grew up in Mississippi with her adoptive family before heading to Nashville, Tenn.
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Episode 40
Aired Jul 30, 2000
The Bangles
The Bangles topped the charts in the '80s with highly polished pop hits like "Manic Monday" and "Walk Like an Egyptian.".
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