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Season 1

20 episodes · 1996

Hour-long documentaries detailing the lives and careers of celebrities in the music industry.

  1. 1The Who

    02 Dec 1996

    Unveiling the British rock band The Who. Member Keith Moon, was best known for his drum destruction in concerts along with, Pete Townsend's guitar smashing ritual on stage as well. The band sold millions until losing their drummer, Keith Moon on September 7, 1978 at 32 from an overdose of his medication.

  2. 2The Grateful Dead

    09 Dec 1996

    Rocking in this documentary about a rock band "The Grateful Dead". The band sold 35 million albums and selling out concerts. Front man, Jerry Garcia had been dealing with a vicious drug addiction while he was in the band. He's been in and out of rehab until, he met his fate on August 9, 1995 at 53.

  3. 3Marvin Gaye

    16 Dec 1996

  4. 4Eric Clapton

    23 Dec 1996

  5. 5The Doors

    30 Dec 1996

    Profiling 1960's-70's band The Doors. Charismatic lead singer Jim Morrison, was known for his poems which later became songs. Interviews with the surviving members, archival interviews with Morrison himself along with record execs. Also included are the news clips of Morrison's 1969 arrest from indecent exposure at a concert in Florida. Morrison, met his fate on July 3, 1971 while soaking in a bathtub in France.

  6. 6U2

    06 Jan 1997 · 45 min

    Four teenage friends from Dublin navigate personal tragedy, religious conflicts, and the pressure of stardom to become one of the world's biggest rock bands. Following a path from small clubs to massive stadiums, this documentary explores the group's journey to define their own sound and purpose.

  7. 7David Bowie

    13 Jan 1997

    Unfolding the career of rock star David Bowie. Interviews and concert clips included.

  8. 8Johnny Cash

    20 Jan 1997

  9. 9Tina Turner

    27 Jan 1997

    The story of Tina Turner, from her childhood in Tennessee, her rise and fall with Ike Turner and her ascent to solo super-stardom. It includes many interviews, pictures as well as concert and music video footage.

  10. 10Curtis Mayfield

    03 Feb 1997

  11. 11Aretha Franklin

    10 Feb 1997

  12. 12Elton John

    17 Feb 1997

  13. 13John Fogerty

    24 Feb 1997

  14. 14B.B. King

    03 Mar 1997

  15. 15Stevie Ray Vaughan

    10 Mar 1997

  16. 16Queen

    17 Mar 1997

    Outlining the British rock band Queen. Queen, sold millions of albums and selling out concerts. Front man Freddie Mercury, the talented star who touched fans all over the world until he met his fate on November 24, 1991, from complications of AIDS at 45. Interviews and concert clips included.

  17. 17Bruce Springsteen

    24 Mar 1997 · 45 min

    Profile of Bruce Springsteen from his early days playing in garage bands in New Jersey to his rise as rock legend; includes rare, personal photos, interviews and classic performances.

  18. 18Janis Joplin

    31 Mar 1997 · 1 hr 0 min

    Outlining the life and career of blues/rock star Janis Joplin. Joplin, was known for her hits "Piece of My Heart" and "Me and Bobby McGee". Inside this documentary are interviews with Janis' sister Laura along with friends and band mates. Concert clips are also included along news clips about her arrest for indecent language at a concert and, her untimely death at 27 on October 4, 1970.

  19. 19Led Zeppelin

    07 Apr 1997

    Delving into the amazing career of British rock band Led Zeppelin. Interviews of the surviving members, former manager Peter Grant (died in 1995), concert clips, etc. Fans loved the band, parents hated them. In addition, John Bonham's death was included and, the announcement of the bands disbandment in 1980. Narrarated by Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler.

  20. 20John Lennon

    14 Apr 1997

    Unpeeling the life and career of Beatles member, John Lennon. Lennon and the Beatles sold millions until their split in 1970. Sadly, at age 40, Lennon met his bloody demise by Mark David Chapman.