Behind the Music
1997 ★ 7.3 1 Season EN
Documentary
An intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists.
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Ep 1 ★ 10.0 1997-08-17
Milli Vanilli
Girl, you know it's true…but unfortunately it wasn't, for the 80's dance duo whose Grammy-winning …
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Ep 2 ★ 10.0 1997-08-24
MC Hammer
The dawn of the 1990's was unquestionably Hammer time. A scrappy striver from Oakland CA. …
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Ep 3 1997-08-31
Boy George
In 1984, George O'Dowd accepted a Grammy Award for Culture Club by quipping that America …
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Fleetwood Mac
Ep 4 ★ 10.0 1997-09-07
Fleetwood Mac
A successful British blues band in the '60s, Fleetwood Mac became the legends we know …
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Ep 5 1997-09-21
Nowhere to Hide
This cautionary episode of Behind the Music documents the growing menace of stalkers. Considered by …
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Ep 6 1997-09-28
Imagemakers
Rock 'n' roll wouldn't exist without its image, and it's been the job of rock …
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Ep 7 ★ 10.0 1997-10-19
Lynyrd Skynyrd
This episode marked the 20th anniversary of the infamous plane crash (10/20/77) with a special …
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Ep 8 1997-10-26
Teddy Pendergrass
Teddy's early experiences in life and music: "I wasn't raised with baby-sitters, my mother couldn't …
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Ep 9 1997-11-09
Billy Joel
He has penned enough hits to fill three Greatest Hits compilations. Yet, Billy Joel's rise …
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Ep 10 1997-11-16
Lilith Fair
In the summer of 1997, Canadian singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan launched an event that would surpass …
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Ep 11 1997-11-30
Andy Gibb
He was the prince of Pop idols and by the tender age of 22, Andy …
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Ep 12 1997-12-02
Jim Croce
Featuring never before seen family photos and performance footage, "Jim Croce: Behind the Music" traces …
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Ep 13 1998-01-01
The Carpenters
In 1970 The Carpenters won the Best New Artist Grammy, and for five years it …
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Ep 14 1998-01-11
Sonny Bono
He couldn't sing or read music but he became a songwriter and pop star. And …
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Ep 15 1998-01-18
The Mamas & the Papas
A look at the trials & tribulations surrounding one of folk rockÍs most talented groups. …
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Ep 16 1998-02-01
Meat Loaf
The incredible rise, fall and comeback of Meat Loaf. Interviews with Meat Loaf, his wife …
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Ep 17 1998-02-15
Gladys Knight
Her career spans more than 50 years, 37 of which were spent headlining "Gladys Knight …
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Ep 18 1998-03-01
Willie Nelson
With 100 albums behind him and a career that spans 50 years, you might think …
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Ep 19 1998-03-08
Jerry Lee Lewis
Four decades have passed since the release of "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" and "Great …
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Ep 20 1998-03-15
Rick James
In the early 80s, Rick James was the king of funk, dominating the charts with …
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Ep 21 1998-03-22
David Crosby
An advanced pop musician by anyone's standards, David Crosby has become a poster boy for …
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Ep 22 ★ 10.0 1998-03-29
Selena
By the age of 23, Selena Quintanilla Perez had conquered the Tejano music scene and …
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Ep 23 1998-04-05
Jefferson Airplane/Starship
Includes first-time interviews with all 6 members of the classic Jefferson Airplane line-up as well …
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Ep 24 1998-04-12
Takin' It to the Streets
A cross-cultural look at people who sing for their supper features five different groups/artists from …
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Ep 25 ★ 10.0 1999-04-19
Ozzy Osbourne
A look at this heavy metal legend, from his early days as the lead singer …
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Ep 26 1998-04-26
Ted Nugent
Nugent started performing at age 13 and became one of the the biggest live acts …
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Ep 27 1998-05-03
Joe Cocker
The dramatic ups and downs of Cocker's career including a recent interview before launching his …
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Ep 28 1998-05-18
Behind the Music (Ver 2)
Filmed mostly at the Naval Training Center and Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego, …
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Ep 29 1998-05-24
Studio 54
It has been more than twenty years since Studio 54 first opened its doors on …
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Ep 30 1998-05-31
Keith Moon
Keith Moon will always be remembered as a wild man of rock and roll who …
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Ep 31 1998-06-07
Bonnie Raitt
An intimate look at one of the most successful and respected female rockers, from her …
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Ep 32 1998-06-14
Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson reflects on the history and break-up of his critically acclaimed group, The Band. …
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Ep 33 ★ 10.0 1998-06-21
Def Leppard
The biggest selling pop band of the '80's lived the text book rock star life: …
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Ep 34 1998-06-28
Tony Orlando
One of the hottest pop music performers of the 70's candidly discusses his struggle with …
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Ep 35 1998-07-05
Gloria Estefan
The triumph and tribulations of a "Diva" who has come to symbolize the American dream. …
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Ep 36 1998-07-12
Jan and Dean
A look at the successful 60's surf rock duo, Jan Berry and Dean Torrence. With …
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Ep 37 1998-07-19
Harry Chapin
Singer/songwriter Harry Chapin made a successful career out of setting short stories to music with …
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Ep 38 1998-07-26
Gloria Gaynor
Profile of superstar Gloria Gaynor, the disco diva whose song, titled, "I Will Survive," inspired …
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Ep 39 1998-08-16
Madonna
Madonna's blonde ambition was born when she was still a brunette living in Detroit. Her …
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Ep 40 1998-08-30
1968
A look back to the SixtiesÍ most explosive, chaotic, tragic and inspiring year. A time …
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Ep 41 1998-09-06
Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf was a band of rock and roll wild men whose high times and big …
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Ep 42 ★ 10.0 1998-09-27
Blondie
Blondie, co-founded by Deborah Harry and Chris Stein, was the most successful band to grow …
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Ep 43 ★ 10.0 1998-10-04
Shania Twain
The classic rags to riches story. Shania grew up poor in Canada, spending much of …
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Ep 44 1998-10-11
John Denver
The story of one of America's most treasured singers. We are premiering this episode 1 …
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Ep 45 1998-11-01
Stevie Nicks
She was crowned the queen of Rock & Roll. A country girl who cast a …
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Ep 46 1998-11-08
John Mellencamp
This small town boy lived the American dream, topping the charts with his tales of …
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Ep 47 ★ 10.0 1998-11-22
Metallica
We're just four lucky fans that got together and started playing; this could be you, …
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Ep 48 1998-11-29
KC & The Sunshine Band
They blasted onto the American airwaves in the fall of 1975 with a sexy, explicit …
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Ep 49 ★ 10.0 1998-12-16
R.E.M.
Tells the story of four friends from Athens, Georgia who formed a band in 1979 …
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Ep 50 ★ 10.0 1998-12-13
Motley Crue
Rock's most notorious band embraced excess and pushed it as far as they could: from …
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Ep 51 1998-12-20
Lionel Richie
In 1968, Lionel Richie left the self-sufficient black community of Tuskeegee, Alabama and headed for …
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Ep 52 1999-01-03
Bette Midler
The diva who could make people laugh with her bawdy performances has had to overcome …
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Ep 53 1999-01-10
Leif Garrett
He had a golden mane, a sparkling smile and an unforgettable name (pronounced Lafe). His …
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Ep 54 1999-01-17
Rick Springfield
Rick Springfield was the Wonder from Down Under, who lathered up his fans with his …
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Ep 55 ★ 10.0 1999-01-24
Heart
This episode follows the successful career of the "first sisters of Rock & Roll". Includes …
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Ep 56 ★ 10.0 1999-02-03
Day the Music Died
It was the end of an era, the end of an innocence for rock and …
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Ep 57 1999-02-28
Depeche Mode
The bandmates discuss their musical influences and lead singer Dave Gahan talks about his heroin …
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Ep 58 1999-03-07
Grand Funk Railroad
They were a garage band from Flint Michigan who upstaged Led Zeppelin in Detroit and …
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Ep 59 1999-03-14
Iggy Pop
Born James Jewel Osterberg in Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1947, Iggy has been shocking audiences since …
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Ep 60 ★ 10.0 1999-03-28
Vanilla Ice
In the early 90's, Vanilla Ice became the opening act at MC Hammer concerts. He …
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Ep 61 1999-04-04
Duran Duran
A look at the career of super group Duran Duran, from their early days in …
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Ep 62 1999-04-11
Cher
Cher is one of the world's most famous and intriguing celebrities, having made her mark …
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Ep 63 ★ 10.0 1999-04-18
TLC
The story of three girls from modest means and broken homes, whose fame came virtually …
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Ep 64 1999-04-25
Julian Lennon
Born into one of the most recognizable music legacies in history, Julian has struggled with …
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Ep 65 1999-05-02
Alice Cooper
A look at a one of rock's most theatrical artists. Alice Cooper's music and boa …
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Ep 66 1999-05-09
Black Crowes
The trials and tribulations of one of the most rockin' rock & roll bands in …
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Ep 67 ★ 10.0 1999-05-16
Tom Petty
Spotlights the highs and lows of this prolific musician's career. Petty discusses his early bar …
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Ep 68 1999-05-23
Marianne Faithfull
Behind The Music takes a look at the tumultuous life of one of the most …
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Ep 69 ★ 10.0 1999-05-31
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Red Hot Chili Peppers - Hillel Slovak, Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, John Frusciante …
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Ep 70 1999-06-13
Eric Burdon and The Animals
A look at the life of a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer whose music …
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Ep 71 1999-06-20
Donna Summer
Donna Summer was disco's first lady of love. With her sultry voice, sexy image and …
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Ep 72 1999-06-27
Lenny Kravitz
Since 1989 critics have been taking shots at Lenny Kravitz, one of the hottest musicians …
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Ep 73 ★ 10.0 1999-07-04
Weird Al Yankovic
Weird Al is widely recognized as a performer who creates inventive music videos and as …
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Ep 74 ★ 10.0 1999-07-11
Poison
This Behind the Music highlights the rock and roll lifestyle of Poison, one of the …
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Ep 75 1999-07-18
Quiet Riot
A look at the first metal band to release a #1 US album. Entitled Metal …
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Ep 76 1999-07-25
Natalie Cole
A look at the life of distinguished diva, Natalie Cole, daughter of Nat King Cole. …
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Ep 77 1999-08-01
Melissa Etheridge
This Behind the Music tracks Melissa EtheridgeÍs journey from a young Kansas girl to an …
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Ep 78 ★ 10.0 1999-08-08
Woodstock
The 60's was a time of unforgettable events from the Vietnam War, to psychedelic drug …
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Ep 79 1999-08-21
Bay City Rollers
A look at one of the '70s biggest teen idol bands. Originally from Edinburgh Scotland, …
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Ep 80 1999-08-22
Donny & Marie
Donny Osmond made his television debut at age 5, performing "You Are My Sunshine" on …
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Ep 81 1999-08-28
Bad Company
A look at one of the most high-profile supergroups of the '70's. They were the …
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Ep 82 1999-08-29
Peter Tosh
Peter Tosh was born in Jamaica in 1944 into a very religious Christian family. At …
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Ep 83 ★ 10.0 1999-09-05
Goo Goo Dolls
A look at the Goo Goo Dolls' "overnight success" after nearly a decade of endless …
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Ep 84 1999-09-19
Glen Campbell
As country music's first cross-over artist, Glen Campbell hit the top of the pop and …
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Ep 85 1999-10-13
Sting
In 1978, a fledging trio called The Police "couldn't get arrested in England," as their …
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Ep 86 1999-10-17
Thin Lizzy
A look at the trials & tribulations surrounding this '70's Irish rock band. Thin Lizzy …
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Ep 87 1999-10-31
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Inspired by the Fredericks of Hollywood catalog, the Rocky Horror Show stage musical hit London …
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Ep 88 ★ 8.0 1999-11-14
Alanis Morissette
A look at the life of this Canadian-born superstar. Includes Alanis' childhood as a twin, …
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Ep 89 ★ 10.0 1999-11-21
Dr. Dre
A look at the trials and tribulations surrounding one of rap music's most successful artists/producers. …
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Ep 90 1999-11-28
Barry White
A look at the career of the artist known by many as "The Love Man." …
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Ep 91 1999-12-12
1999
Behind the Music wraps up the year with a recap of the trends and talents …
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Ep 92 ★ 10.0 1999-12-19
Genesis
In this one-hour documentary, VH1 explores the music of Genesis and the lives of those …
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Ep 93 2000-01-02
The Partridge Family
In the 1970's the Partridge's were America's favorite singing family, but their sound and image …
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Ep 94 2000-01-09
Michael Hutchence
Michael Hutchence became an international rock and roll superstar in the 1980s, fronting the Australian …
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Ep 95 2000-01-16
Celine Dion
"Celine Dion: Behind the Music" tells the story of the incredible rise of the diva …
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Ep 96 2000-01-23
Russell Simmons
A look at the life of the man many consider the "Godfather of Hip Hop." …
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Ep 97 2000-02-06
Quincy Jones
A look at the life of Q (as his friends call him)-- from the tough …
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Ep 98 2000-02-20
Run-D.M.C.
A look at one of rap music's most successful pioneer groups. They were just three …
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Ep 99 2000-03-05
Tina Turner
A candid first-hand account of rock 'n' roll tragedy and triumph, featuring rare and never-before-seen …
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Ep 100 2000-03-10
Alan Freed
He was the first person inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but …
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Ep 101 2000-03-19
Elton John
His name was Reginald Dwight, a shy, boy from an unhappy home in suburban London, …
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Ep 102 ★ 10.0 2000-04-02
Oasis
Oasis claims to be the best band in the world, but it's their behavior that's …
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Ep 103 ★ 10.0 2000-04-09
No Doubt
No Doubt was originally a high school band formed in 1986 by John Spence. The …
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Ep 104 2000-04-23
The Police
"The Police: Behind the Music" explores the rise and ruin of The Police, rock's most …
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Ep 105 2000-04-30
1970
"1970: Behind the Music" traces the musical and social currents of a year which has …
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Ep 106 2000-05-07
1984
1984 was a year with no rules and no boundaries, a year of musical promiscuity, …
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Ep 107 2000-05-17
1977
1977 - the Year of the Outsider. In 1977 an eclectic group of original do-it-yourself …
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Ep 108 2000-05-19
1992
It was the year music fans changed the course of the industry. In Seattle, flannel …
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Ep 109 2000-05-28
Ricky Martin
A behind the scenes look into the life of a superstar, offering unprecedented access to …
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Ep 110 ★ 10.0 2000-06-04
The Go-Gos
A look at the first group of women rock stars who played their instruments, wrote …
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Ep 111 ★ 10.0 2000-06-11
Bon Jovi
Born out of small-town, blue-collar New Jersey, Bon Jovi emerged as a revolutionary force in …
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Ep 112 ★ 10.0 2000-06-18
AC/DC
VH1 reveals the story behind Angus Young's schoolboy uniform and how AC/DC managed to take …
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Ep 113 2000-06-25
The Monkees
They were four young men hired by Hollywood to play a make-believe band but their …
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Ep 114 2000-07-09
Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah has become a symbol of strength and integrity in the hip hop world, …
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Ep 115 2000-07-16
Public Enemy
With a radical dose of 60's Black Nationalism, Public Enemy carved hip-hop from dance music …
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Ep 116 2000-07-23
Faith Hill
Faith Hill may be a superstar in both the country and pop music worlds, but …
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Ep 117 2000-07-30
The Bangles
They were four California girls who dreamed of being the Beatles. They were an all-girl …
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Ep 118 ★ 10.0 2000-08-06
Peter Frampton
In the mid 1970's Peter Frampton came "alive." His blockbuster double album spun on nearly …
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Ep 119 2000-08-13
Styx
"Styx: Behind the Music" traces the rise and fall of what was once America's most …
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Ep 120 2000-08-27
Ice-T
A story of crime and courage, hustler savvy and artistic expression. Ice-T was an orphan …
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Ep 121 2000-10-01
Cat Stevens
Cat Stevens: Behind The Music tracks the musical and spiritual journeys of the '70s superstar …
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Ep 122 2000-10-08
Barenaked Ladies
Barenaked ladies are five self proclaimed Canadian geeks getting the last laugh through music. Their …
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Ep 123 ★ 10.0 2000-10-15
Chicago
The rock group Chicago is a musical institution, playing their unique brand of horn-based rock …
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Ep 124 2000-10-22
Sinead O'Connor
An Irish protest singer who once ruled theworld's pop charts, Sinead O'Connor eventually foiled her …
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Ep 125 2000-10-29
Tiffany
Tiffany, the teeny-bopping mall rocker, was so hot she knocked Michael Jackson out of the …
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Ep 126 2000-11-05
Bad Finger
Poised to be the "next big thing" when signed by the Beatles to their Apple …
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Ep 127 2000-11-12
Brian Setzer
Brian Setzer has made a career of going against the grain. A pop pioneer who …
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Ep 128 2000-11-19
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg (his lifelong nickname) grew up in the crime-filled streets of Long Beach, California …
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Ep 129 2000-11-26
Creed
Follows the meteoric rise of rock's biggest feel-good band. Creed, made up of three guys …
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Ep 130 2000-12-03
John Lennon: The Last Years
Chronicles a period of time often glossed over in other documentaries - the years John …
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Ep 131 ★ 10.0 2000-12-10
Everclear
Formed in 1992, Everclear was the last attempt by lead singer, Art Alexakis, to carve …
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Ep 132 2000-12-17
2000
Takes a look back at the Year 2000, the highs, the lows, and all the …
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Ep 133 2001-02-04
Huey Lewis & The News
Tells the story of six boyhood friends who lived the American male fantasy--to grow up …
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Ep 134 ★ 10.0 2001-02-18
Journey
Journey was on top of music world in the early 80's producing a non-stop stream …
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Ep 135 2001-02-25
Doobie Brothers
One of America's most popular bands in the 1970s, the Doobie Brothers personified good times …
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Ep 136 2001-03-04
Rod Stewart
Examines the life and career of one of the greatest vocalists in rock & roll …
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Ep 137 2001-03-11
Flashdance
The 1983 smash film "Flashdance" was the blue-collar Cinderella story of the 80's - Jennifer …
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Ep 138 2001-04-08
Salt 'n' Pepa
In the late 80's, Salt 'n' Pepa was on the cutting edge of a cultural …
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Ep 139 2001-04-15
Billy Idol
Right from the start, Billy Idol has been a rebel with a cause and a …
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Ep 140 ★ 10.0 2001-04-22
Megadeth
This episode details the tumultuous life and career of heavy metal pioneer Dave Mustaine. Kicked …
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Ep 141 2001-04-29
1972
1972 was the year idealism gave way to cynicism. The once vibrant youth movement was …
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Ep 142 2001-05-06
1975
1975 was the year that America seemed on the verge of collapse as the Vietnam …
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Ep 143 ★ 10.0 2001-05-27
Blues Traveler
First joining forces as a basement band in 1983 in Princeton, New Jersey, Blues Traveler …
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Ep 144 2001-05-27
1981
It was the year megabands ruled the arenas and the airwaves... in 1981, the music …
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Ep 145 2001-06-10
1987
It was the year 80's excess reached critical mass and rock n' roll led the …
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Ep 146 2001-06-17
1994
1994 was a year the music world lost a living legend - Kurt Cobain - …
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Ep 147 2001-06-24
Rick Nelson
Looks at the life and career of rock & roll's first teenage idol, from his …
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Ep 148 ★ 10.0 2001-07-08
Notorious B.I.G.
Biggie Smalls, a/k/a Notorious B.I.G., grew up dealing drugs on the streets of Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy, …
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Ep 149 ★ 10.0 2001-07-15
Green Day
Green Day built their own buzz with a do-it-yourself punk rock attitude in the early …
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Ep 150 2001-07-22
Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond: Behind The Music profiles one of music's most popular, enduring and misunderstood superstars …
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Ep 151 ★ 10.0 2001-08-05
Pat Benatar
Pat Benatar broke into the music industry boy's club with songs of feminine fury and …
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Ep 152 2001-08-12
Reo Speedwagon
Formed in 1971, this Illinois group needed almost 10 years to create its signature slick …
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Ep 153 2001-08-19
Twisted Sister
Twisted Sister ruled the world of Heavy Metal Hair in 1984 and when the "Animal …
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Ep 154 2001-08-26
Hair
In the late 60's at the height of the Vietnam War, Civil Rights movement, and …
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Ep 155 2001-09-09
Blind Melon
In the spring of 1990, five diversely talented musicians with small town roots banded together …
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Ep 156 ★ 10.0 2001-09-23
Judas Priest
Chronicles the colorful history of the quintessential hard rock band of the 80s. Four guys …
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Ep 157 2001-10-07
Sean "P. Diddy" Combs
For the first time, Puff Daddy sits down to tell VH1 his entire, dramatic life …
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Ep 158 ★ 10.0 2001-10-14
Aaliyah
Singer, musician, composer, actress, dancer, businesswoman, role model and leader -- Aaliyah had accomplished incredible …
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Ep 159 2001-11-11
Lindsey Buckingham
Legendary Fleetwood Mac guitar player, singer and songwriter Lindsey Buckingham juggled his multi-platinum record selling …
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Ep 160 2001-11-18
Mary J. Blige
This episode let's us take a look from how Mary J. Blige transformed from a …
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Ep 161 ★ 10.0 2001-12-09
Sublime
If you only judged Sublime by their breakthrough hit, "Date Rape", you might dismiss the …
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Ep 162 2002-01-20
The Cult
All the city of Bradford had to its credit was curry houses and the Industrial …
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Ep 163 ★ 10.0 2002-01-27
Hall & Oates
Hall & Oates are the best selling Pop Duo of all time. In the 80's …
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Ep 164 2002-02-17
Busta Rhymes
From his explosive rap style to his ever-evolving, outrageous looks, Busta Rhymes is a true …
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Ep 165 ★ 10.0 2002-03-10
Anthrax
For more than twenty years, the band Anthrax has been called the underdogs of heavy …
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Ep 166 2002-03-17
Sheryl Crow
Long before she was a roots rock sensation, Sheryl Crow honed her skills by singing …
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Ep 167 ★ 10.0 2002-04-07
Garbage
Garbage was the brainchild of Madison, Wisconsin producers Butch Vig, Duke Erikson, and Steve Marker. …
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Ep 168 2002-04-28
Foreigner
With nearly fifty million albums sold in the United States alone, Foreigner is one of …
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Ep 169
2 Live Crew
As the larger-than-life goddess tells it, behind her Bob Mackie flash and brazen personality she's …
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Ep 170 2002-06-23
Hootie & the Blowfish
They were four college buddies who set out with a simple plan: to play music …
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Ep 171 2002-06-30
Bob Marley
"Behind the Music: Bob Marley" tells the story of the rasta rebel with rare and …
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Ep 172
Boston
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Ep 173 2002-08-25
Boyz II Men
From having no water or heat in their childhood homes to having the longest-running #1 …
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Ep 174 2002-09-01
Aerosmith
Think that Aerosmith had an easy time climbing to the top of the rock 'n' …
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Ep 175 2002-09-08
Cyndi Lauper
As the MTV darling of the '80s, Cyndi Lauper became an international super-star. Behind the …
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Ep 176 2002-11-17
Matchbox Twenty
They are an increasingly rare commodity: a pop group that actually writes its own songs. …
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Ep 177
Top Gun
Filmed mostly at the Naval Training Center and Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego, …
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Ep 178 2003-11-09
Britney Spears
She came from nowhere to capture America's heart ... and blossomed into a global sensation, …
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Ep 179 2003-11-23
Spice Girls
They are a proud and sassy slew of songsters whose catchy dance-pop and colorful, sexy …
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Ep 180 ★ 10.0 2004-03-13
TLC: The Final Chapter
They went bankrupt. One of them nearly died. Another one burned down a mansion. And …
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Ep 181 ★ 10.0 2004-07-04
Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses emerged from thicket of the hair metal jungle on Hollywood's Sunset Strip …
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Ep 182 2004-08-22
George Michael
He ranks beside Prince, Madonna, Springsteen and Jacko in the pantheon of true '80s pop …
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Ep 183 2004-10-10
LL Cool J
He's the first true hip-hop sensation, something like a phenomenon in the rap world. By …
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Ep 184 2005-04-28
New Edition
They were the original boy band. Five friends from Boston whose undeniable talent lifted them …
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Ep 185 2005-06-13
Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys are by far one of the most famous boy bands in music …
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Ep 186 2006-03-02
Kid Rock
He's a rapper, a rocker and a country charter, a stone cold pimp with a …
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Ep 187 2006-05-11
Ratt
Ratt grabbed a decade of decadence by the tail, but their legendary excess came back …
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Ep 188 ★ 10.0 2006-05-11
Pantera
In the early 1990s, when hair metal was being sheered from the charts by grunge …
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Ep 189 2006-06-10
Nick Lachey
A behind the scenes look at Nick Lachey that no one has ever seen before …
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Ep 190 2008-09-28
New Kids on the Block
In 1988, when the New Kids On The Block's second album "Hangin' Tough" was released, …
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Ep 191 2009-09-10
Lil Wayne
By the time he was 11 years old, Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., aka Lil Wayne, …
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Ep 192 2009-09-17
Pink
Scarred by her parents divorce, Pink (who grew up Alecia Moore) was a troubled, angst-ridden …
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Ep 193 2009-09-24
Bobby Brown
Growing up in the tough, poverty stricken projects of Roxbury, MA, Bobby Brown was a …
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Ep 194 2009-10-01
Bret Michaels
Bret Michaels and his band of brothers left home in Pennsylvania with a rock-n-roll dream …
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Ep 195 2009-10-08
T.I.
T.I, aka Clifford Harris Jr, grew up on the tough streets of Atlanta's Bankhead neighborhood, …
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Ep 196 ★ 6.0 2009-10-13
50 Cent
Curtis Jackson III, aka 50 Cent, grew up on the violent and drug infested streets …
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Ep 197 2010-06-07
DMX
Born Earl Simmons and raised in the notorious School Street Projects of Yonkers, NY, multi …
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Ep 198 ★ 8.0 2010-06-13
Christina Aguilera
Surviving an abusive childhood and struggling against a record label trying to control her image, …
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Ep 199 2010-06-14
Eve
Behind the Music: Eve tracks the rocky rise to fame of one of rap's most …
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Ep 200 2010-06-21
Courtney Love
Courtney Love is one of the most controversial, reviled and riveting rock stars in the …
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Ep 201 2010-06-28
Jennifer Hudson
Behind The Music traces Jennifer Hudson’s humble beginnings of growing up on the south side …
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Ep 202 2010-07-04
Jennifer Lopez
Perhaps no other entertainer in the last two decades has dominated the media landscape more …
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Ep 203 2010-07-19
Usher
From a small town choirboy who was discovered at a local talent show to one …
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Ep 204 2010-08-24
Fantasia
In this episode of Behind the Music, Fantasia speaks for the first time - in …
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Ep 205 2011-06-29
Missy Elliott
Behind the Music: Missy Elliott tracks the rocky road to stardom of one of hip …
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Ep 206 2011-07-03
Nelly
Behind the Music: Nelly will trace the artist's epic journey from St. Louis hoodlum to …
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Ep 207 2011-07-06
Ice Cube
Follow the three-decade-long career of legendary rapper Ice Cube from his journey as a founding …
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Ep 208 2011-07-13
Miranda Lambert
Twenty-seven year-old, Grammy Award-winning Miranda Lambert fell in love with music at a young age …
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Ep 209 2011-07-24
Mary J. Blige
Take a look inside the life and outstanding career of Mary J. Blige, the reigning …
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Ep 210 2011-07-31
Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias is the son of a legendary musical family and one of few artists …
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Ep 211 2011-08-07
Adam Lambert
Glam-rock powerhouse, Adam Lambert has taken pop music by storm with his handsome looks, electrifying …
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Ep 212 2011-08-14
Ricky Martin
Nobody's got female fans' hearts fluttering more than Ricky Martin with his sexy dance moves …
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Ep 213 2012-03-15
Pitbull
It's only through struggle that resilience arises and for Armando Christian Perez, better known to …
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Ep 214 2012-03-22
Game
"Behind The Music: Game" tracks the unlikely rise of a young gangbanger from Compton into …
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Ep 215 2012-03-29
T-Pain
"Behind the Music: T-Pain" explores the rise of a shy kid from Tallahassee, Florida to …
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Ep 216 2012-04-05
Aaliyah
More than ten years after the tragic death of Aaliyah, Behind The Music revisits the …
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Ep 217 2012-04-11
Akon
In "Behind The Music: Akon," VH1 traces the artist's early beginnings in Senegal, Africa, through …
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Ep 218 2012-04-18
Nas
"Behind The Music: Nas" tells the story of one of hip hop's most daring and …
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Ep 219 2012-04-25
Brandy
"Behind The Music: Brandy" will chronicle the Grammy Award-winning artist from her days as young …
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Ep 220 2012-05-02
Notorious B.I.G.
Behind The Music: Notorious B.I.G. shows the Brooklyn-born MC rising from the streets to the …
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Ep 221 2012-09-16
Train
Despite their days of obscurity and struggles to get a record deal Train rose to …
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Ep 222 2012-09-23
Ne-Yo
"Behind The Music: NE-YO" explores the R&B heartthrob's status from talented up-and-comer to one of …
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Ep 223 2012-09-30
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood speaks openly about the challenges that came along with her sudden fame. She …
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Ep 224 2012-10-07
Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Scherzinger discusses the road to stardom and the struggles along the way, including opening …
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Ep 225 2012-10-14
Gym Class Heroes
Alternative/hip-hop group Gym Class Heroes discuss their rapid rise to fame and the significant challenges …
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Ep 226 2012-10-29
Toni Braxton
In "Behind The Music: Toni Braxton," the ultimate R&B icon and survivor speaks candidly and …
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Ep 227 2012-11-05
T.I.
"Behind the Music: T.I." (aka Clifford Harris Jr.) will catch up with the prolific rapper …
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Ep 228 2012-11-13
Pink
"Behind The Music: P!nk" will discuss how motherhood has changed her life as well as …
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Ep 229 2013-07-28
Ludacris
BTM Ludacris shines a spotlight on one of the South's finest hip hop lyricists. In …
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Ep 230 2014-07-16
Linda Perry
Linda Perry talks candidly about her abusive childhood and how she turned her angst into …
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First Air Date
1997-08-17
Last Air Date
2014-07-16
Status
Ended
Language
EN
Seasons
1
Total Episodes
230
Episode Runtime
60 min
Rating
7.3 / 10
Votes
17
Network
VH1
Studio
Gay Rosenthal Productions
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