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Aug 17, 1997
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.
Aug 24, 1997
The rise and fall of the early 90s rap superstar M.C. Hammer.
Aug 31, 1997
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.
Sep 07, 1997
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.
Sep 21, 1997
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 ...
Oct 12, 1997
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Oct 19, 1997
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 ...
Oct 26, 1997
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Nov 09, 1997
Piano Man Billy Joel is profiled. Interviews with Joel himself, concert and video clips, marriages and, his storied career.
Nov 16, 1997
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Nov 30, 1997
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, "...
Dec 02, 1997
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.
Jan 01, 1998
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.
Jan 11, 1998
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Jan 11, 1998
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.
Feb 01, 1998
Meat Loaf (Marvin Lee Aday), speaks openly about his childhood and successful music career. Interviews with family, friends, record executives and, videos.
Feb 15, 1998
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Mar 01, 1998
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Mar 08, 1998
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Mar 15, 1998
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Mar 22, 1998
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Mar 29, 1998
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.
Apr 05, 1998
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Apr 12, 1998
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Apr 19, 1998
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.
Apr 19, 1998
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May 03, 1998
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May 24, 1998
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.
May 31, 1998
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.
Jun 07, 1998
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Jun 14, 1998
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Jun 19, 1998
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Jun 21, 1998
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".
Jun 28, 1998
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Jul 05, 1998
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Jul 12, 1998
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Jul 19, 1998
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Jul 26, 1998
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May 17, 1998
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Apr 07, 1998
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About
Behind the Music Season 1 (1997) is released on Aug 17, 1997 and the latest season 19 of Behind the Music is released in 2021. Watch Behind the Music online - the English Documentary TV series from United States. Behind the Music is directed by Michael McNamara,Shawna Foster,Fred Peabody,Lou Wirth and created by Gay Rosenthal with Jim Forbes and Ralph Rieckermann.