• 1997
  • TV-14
Behind the Music

Summary Musical artists, their careers, their highs, their lows and everything in between are profiled and interviewed. View more details

  • 1997
  • TV-14

Behind the Music

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : David Wild Jim Forbes Alexander Milas Ross Halfin

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7.4

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Genres : Biography Music Documentary

Release date : Aug 16, 1997

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Paramount Pictures VH1 Television Gay Rosenthal Productions

Summary Musical artists, their careers, their highs, their lows and everything in between are profiled and interviewed. View more details

Details

Genres : Biography Music Documentary

Release date : Aug 16, 1997

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Paramount Pictures VH1 Television Gay Rosenthal Productions

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Aug 16, 1997
Milli Vanilli
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.
Episode 2 • Aug 23, 1997
M.C. Hammer
The rise and fall of the early 90s rap superstar M.C. Hammer.
Episode 3 • Aug 30, 1997
Boy George
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.
Episode 4 • Sep 06, 1997
Fleetwood Mac
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.
Episode 5 • Sep 20, 1997
Nowhere to Hide
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.
Episode 6 • Oct 11, 1997
Imagemakers
Episode 7 • Oct 18, 1997
Lynyrd Skynyrd
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 .
Episode 8 • Oct 25, 1997
Teddy Pendergrass
Episode 9 • Nov 08, 1997
Billy Joel
Piano Man Billy Joel is profiled. Interviews with Joel himself, concert and video clips, marriages and, his storied career.
Episode 10 • Nov 15, 1997
Lilith Fair
Episode 11 • Nov 29, 1997
Andy Gibb
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.
Episode 12 • Dec 01, 1997
Jim Croce
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.
Episode 13 • Dec 31, 1997
The Carpenters
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.
Episode 14 • Jan 10, 1998
Sonny Bono
Episode 15 • Jan 10, 1998
The Mamas & the Papas
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.
Episode 16 • Jan 31, 1998
Meat Loaf
Meat Loaf (Marvin Lee Aday), speaks openly about his childhood and successful music career. Interviews with family, friends, record executives and, videos.
Episode 17 • Feb 14, 1998
Gladys Knight
Episode 18 • Feb 28, 1998
Willie Nelson
Episode 19 • Mar 07, 1998
Jerry Lee Lewis
Episode 20 • Mar 14, 1998
Rick James
Episode 21 • Mar 21, 1998
David Crosby
Episode 22 • Mar 28, 1998
Selena
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.
Episode 23 • Apr 04, 1998
Jefferson Airplane
Episode 24 • Apr 11, 1998
Takin' It to the Streets
Episode 25 • Apr 18, 1998
Ozzy Osbourne
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.
Episode 26 • Apr 18, 1998
Ted Nugent
Episode 27 • May 02, 1998
Joe Cocker
Episode 28 • May 23, 1998
Studio 54
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.
Episode 29 • May 30, 1998
Keith Moon
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.
Episode 30 • Jun 06, 1998
Bonnie Raitt
Episode 31 • Jun 13, 1998
Culture Club Reunion
Episode 32 • Jun 18, 1998
Robbie Robertson
Episode 33 • Jun 20, 1998
Def Leppard
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".
Episode 34 • Jun 27, 1998
Tony Orlando
Episode 35 • Jul 04, 1998
Gloria Estefan
Episode 36 • Jul 11, 1998
Jan and Dean
Episode 37 • Jul 18, 1998
Harry Chapin
Episode 38 • Jul 25, 1998
Gloria Gaynor
Episode 101 • May 16, 1998
Frank Sinatra: News Special
Episode 102 • Apr 06, 1998
Milli Vanilli - News Special

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