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Season 3 – Behind the Music

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An intimate look into the personal lives of pop stars.
Behind the Music — Season 3

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Episode 1 Aired Aug 1, 1999 Melissa Etheridge Interviews trace the career of rock star Melissa Etheridge. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 8, 1999 Woodstock Those who promoted the 1969 Woodstock Festival; Joel Rosenman; John Roberts; Michael Lang; Artie Kornfeld. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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.". Details 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 19, 1999 Glen Campbell Glen Campbell is a leading country artist in the 1960s and '70s. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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.". Details 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. Details Episode 17 Aired Dec 26, 1999 1999 Interviews with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Insane Clown Posse and Columbine shooting victim Richard Castaldo. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details Episode 27 Aired Apr 2, 2000 Oasis The band members of Oasis recall their legendary music career as bad boys. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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.". Details 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. Details 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. Details 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.". Details 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. Details Episode 38 Aired Jul 16, 2000 Public Enemy The rap group Public Enemy revolutionized hip-hop music while sparking controversy with militant song lyrics. Details 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. Details 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.". Details

Season Info

Executive Producer
George Moll, Gay Rosenthal
Screenwriter
Gay Rosenthal
Network
VH1
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Music, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 1, 1999