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- Today it's all about the band Motley Crüe.
- Today it's all about the band Megadeth.
- Investigating the death of R&B star Aaliyah (1979-2001).
- Investigating the 1997 death of rapper Notorious B.I.G. (1972-1997).
- Today it's all about the band Pantera.
- Blowing into the windy city in this documentary about the band "Chicago". Band members, speak frankly about their beginnings, success and, lives. In addition, band member Terry Kath accidentally ended his life at the age of 32.
- After coming out of a five year retirement, former Beatle John Lennon released a comeback album "Double Fantasy" and, plans for a tour. Sadly, he didn't get the chance. On December 8, 1980 he was shot by Mark David Chapman.
- Piano Man Billy Joel is profiled. Interviews with Joel himself, concert and video clips, marriages and, his storied career.
- Unveiling the rise and fall of pop duo Milli Vanilli. Interviews, video clips along with the death of Rob Pilatus and, being stripped from the Grammys included.
- Documents the 80's metal band Ratt. The band sold out arenas and selling records, etc. It crashed in the late 80's when drugs and resentment got in the way. Includes the death of Robbin Crosby (1959-2002).
- Investigating the 1959 death of three musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and, The Big Bopper. Interviews with record executives, producers and, news and radio clips from that tragic day on February 3, 1959.
- Tearing into the heavy metal band "Guns 'N' Roses". Interview with the band members, video and concert clips. Also documents the bands rise and fall for firing members, drugs and, hard feeling.
- Identifying 70's disco diva Donna Summer, best known for selling hit albums and singles. Interviews with Donna and family, song writers, record producers, etc.
- Describing The Who drummer Keith Moon (1946-1978). Moon, was best know destroying his drum kit at concerts. Summing up, Moon's excessive drinking and drugs had finally caught up with him at age 32.
- Heavy Metal gross out king, Ozzy Osbourne was identified. Osbourne, was best know for his stint in Black Sabbath and a successful solo career. Interviews with his family, band-mates, record executives, etc.
- the interviews with the whole GFR members from their early years until their legacy went on.
- New Jersey rock band Bon Jovi, sold millions of albums and concerts. While the party was going, there were cracks within the band over musical direction, firing managers and, band members. The members, except bassist Alec John Such (declined to be interviewed) speak candidly about their beginnings and success.
- 80's pop rock band Huey Lewis and the News known for their hits, "Do You Believe In Love", "The Heart of Rock and Roll", "Heart and Soul" and, "I Want a New Drug". Huey Lewis himself along with friends and band mates, speak candidly.
- British rock band Def Leppard, sold millions of albums along with concerts. Def Leppard, had big tastes of success in the 1980's until, alcohol and drugs had taken their toll. Those vices drove a member out of the band in 1982 and, another to an early grave in 1991. The surviving members discuss frankly about their beginnings and success. In addition, drummer Rick Allen lost his left arm in a car accident while taking a break from recording their fourth album fourth LP "Hysteria".
- Chronicling, the Heavy Metal rock band Mötley Crüe. Interviews, videos clips, record producers, death of Vince Neil's daughter Skylar, Tommy Lee on the wrong side of the law, etc.
- In this hour and a half documentation about, a New York discotheque called Studio 54. The club opened in February 1977 and, it owned by Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell on 54th street. Their guest were celebrities, locals, etc. In 1980, the club was raided and Rubell and Schrager were arrested for skimming $2.5 million and tax evasion. One year later, they had been sentenced for 13 months in prison for the matter. The club remained opened until it shuttered for good in 1985. Steve Rubell died at 43 on July 25, 1989 from complications of AIDS.
- Unveiling heavy metal band Metallica along with their career, death of their band mate Cliff Burton, guitarist James Hetfield's injury while on stage opening for Guns 'N' Roses in 1992. Interviews from the band members themselves.
- Southern Rock band Lynyrd Skynrd sold millions of albums along with concerts across the country. On October 20, 1977 after three days "Street Survivors" was released, their charter plane crashed; taking the lives of lead singer Ronnie Van Zandt (Lead Singer), Steve Gaines (Guitar), Cassie Gaines (Background Singer), Dean Kilpatrick (Assistant Road Manager), Walter McCreary (Pilot) and William Gray (Co-Pilot). The rest of the band mates, road manager and, road crew survived but, sustained serious injuries. After the aftermath, Steve Gaines' widow convinced MCA Records to withdraw the cover of "Street Survivors" with the band along with cities in flames. Steve was in the middle of the picture so, MCA released an alternate cover of the band on a black cover. After a 10 year hiatus, Lynyrd Skynyrd mapped out a reunion tour; Johnny Van Zant (Ronnie's younger brother) as the lead singer along with original members; Gary Rossington, Billy Powell, Leon Wilkeson, Artimus Pyle and, Ed King (departed from the band before the fatal plane accident). Due to founding member Allen Collins' paralysis from his 1986 car accident, he was only able to participate as the musical director, choosing Randall Hall, as his stand-in. In return for avoiding prison following his guilty plea to DUI manslaughter Collins would be wheeled out onstage each night to explain to the audience why he could no longer perform. Collins passed with complications of pneumonia on January 23, 1990 .
- The story of legendary Irish band Thin Lizzy never got the recognition they truly deserved in the US, and the sad death of their charismatic singer, Phil Lynott (1949-1986).
- The career of the punk band Blondie is documented with interviews from the band. It also shows them preparing for the No Exit tour, their first and album in 17 years.
- Identifying the death of Tejano star Selena (1971-1995). Selena, had it all until she was gunned down by Yolanda Saldavar on March 31, 1995. Narrator James Forbes, interviews the murderer in a Texas prison where she was incarcerated.
- Outlining the rise and fall of Culture Club lead singer, Boy George. George, who fronted Culture Club in the early 1980's releasing hit singles until his life spiraled out of control by a vicious drug addiction.
- Chronicling the three day concert festival, "Woodstock" at Max Yasgur's dairy farm in Bethel, New York for peace and love.
- Traveling in this documentary about a California band, Journey. Formed in 1973 and, released LP's from 1975-1977 were commercial failures. To release a fifth LP, CBS Records issued the band an ultimatum "if you don't come up with hits, or we'll drop you." Manager Herbie Herbert, listened to a demo of a band called "Alien Project" and, hears a voice that would take the band to a brand new direction. The singer was Steve Perry and, he was hired to be Journey's lead singer. Journey released "Infinity" in 1978 and, the album was a hit. The album spawned hits; "Wheels in the Sky", "Lights", "Feeling That Way" and, "Anytime". Journey, became a household name. In 1981, Journey's career boosted when they released their best selling album to date "Escape" with singles, "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Open Arms". More hit albums and singles followed, personal matters were affecting Steve Perry while on the road. His mother was dying from a rare disease and, the split with his girlfriend Sherry Swafford. In 1985, problems within the band begun to fester. Steve Smith and Ross Vallory were dismissed and, the band was streamlined as a trio. One year later, Journey released "Raised on Radio" and, the album unleashed hits; "Girl Can't Help It", "I'll Be All Right Without You", "Be Good To Yourself" and, "Suzanne". In 1987, Journey had disappeared from view. In 1996, the classic lineup recorded "Trial By Fire" and, the band wanted to tour to support the album. Unfortunately, it became impossible to tour because, Steve Perry suffered a degenerative bone disease while hiking in Hawaii. Neil Schon and Johnathan Cain, re-formed the band and hired Steve Augieri as their frontman in 1998.
- Anthrax was one of the most popular bands of the 1980s thrash metal scene and are notable for combining metal with rap, hardcore, and alternative music early on. They are generally classified as one of the "big four" of thrash metal alongside Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth. This hour-long doc chronicles the rise and fall of the band as well as their decision to keep rocking while keeping their controversial name post 9/11.
- Before David Bowie and KISS, rock gross out king Alice Cooper, pissed off parents for his crazed acts on stage. Interviews with Alice and family, record producers, songwriters, band mates along with video and concert clips.
- The Police, sold millions of albums worldwide and concerts. In 1984, at the top of their game, the band splintered. Sting went solo in 1985.
- Rock band Styx (pronounced STICKS), rocked the 70's with a string of hit singles such as "Come Sail Away", "Renegade", "(Long Nights) Blue Collar Man", "Babe", "Too Much Time On My Hands" and, "The Best of Times". From 1977-1981, they sold platinum LPs while selling out concerts one arena after another. In 1983, the band released "Kilroy Was Here". The early part of the tour was a financial disaster due to the fact that Styx had booked small, theater-sized venues for a more intimate experience, while later tour dates saw the group performing in large arenas to sold-out crowds. The album debuted at #10 on the Billboard 200 in its first week and sold over 1 million copies (although some sources say 2.5 million copies) and peaked at #3 on the US charts; however, it snapped the streak of multi-platinum albums for Styx, and ushered in a more keyboard-oriented, theatrical direction. After the Kilroy tour ended, the band went their separate ways to pursue other interests. A reunion in 1996 became impossible for Styx, drummer John Panazzo passed away from cirrhosis of the liver from years of alcoholism. He was 47 years old. Todd Sucherman, filled the void on the drums. In 1999, Dennis De Young was out of the band and being replaced by Canadian native Lawrence Gowan. In the 2010 edition, there were new clips and interviews with the members. In addition, original bassist Chuck Panazzo came out of the closet in 2001 and, was diagnosed with HIV.
- The remarkable story of Genesis from their beginnings at Charterhouse School, their place as progressive rock pioneers in the 1970s, their stadium pop success in the 1980s and the band's role as the launchpad for the solo careers of Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins.
- Female band The Go-Gos were identified. The band was best know for their 1981 debut LP "Beauty and the Beat" which spawned 2 singles. Ego, jealousy and, drugs ripped the band apart in 1985.
- Linda Perry talks candidly about her abusive childhood and how she turned angst into songs. After quitting 4 Non Blondes, Linda went on to produce and write for artists like Pink, Alicia Keys, and Christina Aguilera.
- Peeling back the wild times with heavy metal group Quiet Riot. Lead singer Kevin Debrow's arrogance and ego lead to his firing in 1987 and, Frankie Banali's mother's death in 1990 from cancer.
- The hour-long doc depicts the incredible story of the Birmingham U.K. band that became a global sensation in the 1970s and 80s, as well as the 'metal god' Rob Halford's struggles with his homosexuality as frontman to the world's largest heavy metal band.
- Behind The Music interviews Pink, Carey Hart, and Jim Moore, Pink's father, to reveal a sad and lonely little girl whose parents divorced when she was young.
- Profiling female band, The Bangles. They were known for their hits, "Manic Monday", "Walk Like and Egyptian" and, "Eternal Flame". Interviews with the members along with video clips. Fame and jealousy splintered the band in 1989.
- It was the year music fans changed the course of the industry. In Seattle, flannel replaced spandex and Nirvana's Kurt Cobain was crowned the king of a sound called "grunge." Nirvana and other rockers like Pearl Jam gave validity to the alienation of middle America and "Generation X" through raging guitars, angst-ridden lyrics and their political stances. In South Central Los Angeles hip-hop artists like Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and Ice-T told of the guns and drugs that were a part of their daily life, creating a hard-hitting genre called gangsta rap. Their music would soon prove prophetic, when the Rodney King verdict set off several days of rioting and violence. Ice-T and Time Warner would soon be taken to task by Vice President Dan Quayle for the song "Cop Killer." Already disconnected from a political system which said they didn't count, the youth and MTV's Rock The Vote helped elect a president -- Bill Clinton -- who at least grew up in the rock 'n' roll generation, even if he never "inhaled."
- Identifying the rise and fall of rapper Vanilla Ice, was known for his 1990 #1 hit "Ice Ice Baby". Due to overexposure, he sank himself into drugs and depression. Interviews with Ice, record producers, etc.
- Summing up the career of teen idol David Cassidy. Cassidy, lit up TV screens across the country in the ABC sitcom "The Partridge Family" (1970-1974). Interviews with Cassidy himself, step mother and co-star Shirley Jones, etc.
- As a biker band formed in 1970 from San Jose, CA The Doobie Brothers rise to become a Grammy Award winning supergroup.
- Andy Gibb, the younger brother of the Bee Gees was a pop teen idol. Gibb released four albums and, four top 10 singles. Throughout his popularity, he started to throw it all away on a series of cocaine binges. After his last two albums "After Dark" (1980) and "Greatest Hits" (1981) were released, he was dropped from the RSO Records roster due, to his drug addiction. When his recording career dried up, he took a hand at co-hosting the long running syndicated TV Series "Solid Gold" along with stage shows such as "The Pirates of Panzance" (Opposite Pam Dawber) and, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". Those vehicles were short lived due to, absenteeism and cocaine binges. During that time, he dated "Dallas" star Victoria Principal and, the relationship lasted for a year. While making a comeback, he started having violent chest pains and, was admitted to the Hospital. On March 10, 1988 Andy Gibb passed away, he was 30 years old.
- Meat Loaf (Marvin Lee Aday), speaks openly about his childhood and successful music career. Interviews with family, friends, record executives and, videos.
- Do ya think men dominate the music business? Heart burst on the scene in 1976, sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson broke the mold. Interviews, video and concert clips, etc.
- Peter Frampton, best known for his 1976 multi platinum live LP "Frampton Comes Alive!". Interviews with Frampton and family along with friends, record execs, producers, etc. This documentary includes about his downfall.
- Profiling 80's pop/rock star Pat Benatar. Interviews with Pat herself along with band mates, record producers and, concert clips included.
- Describing rock band "Fleetwood Mac" was known for their best selling 1977 LP Rumours. Interviews, band tensions (drugs), broken relationships, etc. are summed up by the members themselves.
- The rise and fall of the early 90s rap superstar M.C. Hammer.
- Going down under with metal band AC/DC are documented. Founding members Malcolm and Angus Young along with, band mates, friends, were interviewed. Includes concert and video clips and, the death of front man Bon Scott (1946-1980).
- Showcasing Aerosmith's phenomenal career. Includes interviews with the members, concert and video clips. Also documenting their rise and fall from drugs, jealousy and, hard feelings.
- Profiling 70's and 80's teen sensation Rick Springfield, known for his musical and acting career. Springfield, fought depression over the years. He was best know for his 1981 hit single "Jessie's Girl".
- Unpeeling the life and career of Cher. Selling albums, starring in films and, starring in "Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour". Cher, candidly discuss about her life, family, marriage to Sonny Bono and, career. Not only Cher being interviewed, her family was included along with co-stars, record execs, film producers in this hour and a half documentary.
- Lindsay Buckingham, speaks frankly about his career as a solo artist and in the British band Fleetwood Mac. Interviews with bandmate Stevie Nicks and, other bandmates.
- Reminiscing the 80's band Duran Duran. Band members speak candidly about their beginnings and success. Video and Concert clips included along with member Simon LeBon, who cheated death twice.
- Profiling 60's rock band "The Mama's and The Papa's". The group was best known for their hits "Monday Monday" and "California Dreamin'". Fame, fortune, drugs and, jealousy ripped the band apart. Cass Elliott's death was also mentioned.
- Glam metal band Twisted Sister was discovered. After rejections from record labels, Twisted Sister released "Stay Hungry" in 1984 and it was a smash. Their metal happiness was short lived due to overexposure, arrests, violence, etc.
- Weird Al Yankovic, was best known for his parody of songs and funny humor.
- Pop/Rock duo Daryl Hall and John Oates, speaks openly about their beginnings and success. The duo unleashed hits "Rich Girl", "Sara Smile", "You Make My Dreams", "Maneater", "Kiss Is On My List", "Private Eyes", "Say It Isn't So" and, "Out of Touch".
- Describing the life and death of singer, Jim Croce. Croce, was best known for his hits "Bad Bad Leroy Brown" and "Time In A Bottle". Croce, met his demise at the age of 30 when his plane hit a pecan tree.
- Delving into the life and career of 80's diva Madonna. Interviews with Madonna, record executives, producers, video clips included. In addition, includes her highly public marriage to bad boy actor Sean Penn.
- Identifying the 1975 cult classic film, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"
- Delving the glam hair band Poison. Interviews with the band members themselves, drugs, fights, firing members and, lead singer Bret Michaels' diabetes along with his 1994 near fatal car accident.
- Leif Garrett, was 70's teen idol until it fell apart in 1979 when he was involved in a near fatal car accident. When his music and acting career dried up, he started diving into a heroine addiction.
- Chronicling the British super-group Bad Company, known for their best selling albums from 1974-1979. Relentless touring, took a toll on the band along with breakups and even deaths.
- Rapper band Run-D.M.C. speaks candidly about their beginnings and career.
- Delving into the pop duo The Carpenters. The duo had belted out hits such as "(They Long to Be) Close To You and "We've Only Just Begun" and others. Interviews with family, friends, record producers and, Karen's untimely death at 32.
- Stars candidly discussing their fun times after starring in the 1978 box office bonanza "Grease".
- Chronicling the career of Stevie Nicks. Nicks, was best know for her solo career along with British band Fleetwood Mac. Interviews with Nicks, band mates, record producers, friends, etc.
- The Backstreet Boys talk about their phenomenal rise to international stardom and how they got started
- Lionel Richie, known from the 1970's band The Commadores and, after his departure in 1981 he pursued a successful solo career such as "All Night Long", "Say You, Say Me", "Dancin' on the Ceiling"
- An in depth look at former Police front man Sting. Sting went solo in 1985 after his band, The Police had split up while at the top of their game.
- In this installment, the show looks back at the year 1968, which is generally considered the most turbulent year in American history since the Civil War. Among the events covered are the Tet Offensive, the assassinations of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., the chaos at the 1968 Democratic National Convention as well as the music and trends that shaped the year. Among those interviewed are singers David Crosby and Grace Slick as well as writer P.J. O'Rourke.
- Recollecting the information on the long running stage show "Hair". In 1979, the adaptation of the film was released.
- Investigating the 1985 death of Ricky Nelson (1940-1985).
- Identifying the 1960's rock band Steppenwolf known for their hits, "Born to Be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride".
- Documents celebrity stalkers such as Mark David Chapman, who murdered former Beatles member John Lennon on December 8, 1980. Along with other stalkers; John Hinckley, Jr. was obsessed with actress Jodie Foster and, he wanted to impress her by killing President Regan but, Regan survived. Robert John Bardo, was obsessed with child peace activist Samantha Smith before her fatal plane crash on August 25,1985. One year later, he turned his sights on Rebecca Schaeffer who starred in the CBS sitcom "My Sister Sam" which was a hit until it was canceled in April 1988. On July 18, 1989 Bardo went to her apartment, rang the buzzer and, shot the 21 year old at point blank range. Ricardo Lopez, stalked Icelandic singer Bjork. Enraged, he built a mail bomb to harm her because, she had an affair with another singer Goldie. On September 13, 1996 Lopez took his own life, he was 21. Includes news clips of Lennon's death, interviews with grieving fans in front of the Dakota where the deadly incident took place, tape recorded interviews with Chapman himself, etc.
- Investigating the 1987 murder of Jamaican reggae musician Peter Tosh (1944-1987)
- Are you going to the mall? Tiffany, the teen queen who performed in shopping malls supporting her debut LP was discussed.
- Discussing the 1983 box office hit "Flashdance", which nearly didn't make it to the movie screen. Stars speak openly about, their experience on making the film along with producers, director Adrian Lyne. Remarkable soundtrack.
- Duo siblings, Donny and Marie Osmond speaks candidly about their careers with music and their TV variety show (1976-1979).
- Documenting the year 1977 with music, news clips of the blackout in NY, opening of the new discotheque Studio 54 in New York City, "Saturday Night Fever" struts to theaters, etc.
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- Identifying rock trio Green Day.
- Seattle band Heart, burst onto the scene in 1976 with sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson. Ego, Jealousy and firings affected the band. New clips and interviews included.
- 1997–2021TV-14TV EpisodeAfter coming out of a 5 year seclusion, former Beatles member John Lennon released his comeback LP "Double Fantasy" and, planning a tour. It was not to be, when he was shot by an obsessed fan Mark David Chapman on December 8, 1980.
- The story of British metal band Judas Priest, who bludgeoned fans with hard driven music. The band was hit with a setback, when parents of two teenagers committed suicide from subliminal messages sued the band. New clips, interviews, etc.
- Heavy Metal band Metallica speaks candidly about their beginnings and success. New clips, videos and, interviews included.
- In depth look at the life and death of INXS star Michael Hutchence (1960-1997), who took his own life by hanging at an Australian hotel at 37.
- The story of the ABC sitcom "The Partridge Family" ran from 1970-1974. Interviews with the cast members, producers along with TV Clips.
- Recounting the 1977 box office disco mega-hit "Saturday Night Fever", which was in jeopardy that it wouldn't be welcomed into theaters. Top billing star John Travolta, shined on TV screens on ABC's "Welcome Back, Kotter". Prior to "Fever", he starred in the TV-Movie "The Boy in the Plastic Bubble" where he met actress Diana Hyland. Travolta's relationship, was derailed that Hyland was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. During that time, he starred in the Stephen King adaptation horror flick "Carrie". While Diana, was nearing the end, she encouraged Travolta to take the role of Tony Manero for "Fever". While he was working on the movie, he got news that Diana's health was deteriorating and, he flew to LA to be at her side. On March 27, 1977 Diana Hyland, died in Travolta's arms she was 41. Travolta, had a little time to grieve and, he pulled himself together and, make his role the best as possible. The soundtrack, was released a couple of months before the films release and, it sold a staggering 20+ million copies. Stars of the movie discusses about their experience of making the film and, how it became a phenomenon.
- Sinead O'Connor, had a musical career by releasing hits "Nothing Compares 2 U" (Prince Cover), from her second album "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got" which hit #1 on the Billboard charts. While promoting her third album "Am I Not Your Girl?", she appeared on Saturday Night Live and, while performing one of the songs, O'Connor ripped a picture of John Pope II. That incident sent shockwaves across the country and, nearly 5,000 phone calls flooded NBC and, the network wasn't fined. To this day, NBC refused to air the scene. At the Bob Dylan Tribute concert, she was greeted with cheers and boos. While she was performing, the audience was getting louder and louder and, after she finished country performer Kris Kristofferson escorted a sobbing O'Connor off the stage. That performance, was two weeks after the photo tearing incident. A clip was shown when her albums, cassettes, CD's and, singles were being steamrolled.
- The story of pop trio TLC made millions until, they got hit with bankruptcy and, the 2001 death of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes.
- Poison frontman, Bret Michaels discusses frankly about his life as a diabetic, being famous, near fatal car accident and, his reality shows.