Behind the Music

- Season 2

(1998)

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.

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.

Identifying the 1960's rock band Steppenwolf known for their hits, "Born to Be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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"

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".

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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the interviews with the whole GFR members from their early years until their legacy went on.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Weird Al Yankovic, was best known for his parody of songs and funny humor.

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.

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.

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