VH1 Legends
(1996)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 3
Yet more hour-long documentaries detailing the lives and careers of celebrities in the music industry.Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett
Episode 3 - 12-18-2000
The story of the early years of Pink Floyd and founding member Syd Barrett.
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Sam Cooke
Episode 2 - 12-11-2000
This film documents the rise of legendary singer Sam Cooke, from his beginnings as a gospel singer to his crossover to the pop and R&B charts. Includes interviews with Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls and more.
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Jimi Hendrix
Episode 1 - 12-04-2000
Unfolding the life and career of guitar God Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970).
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Season 2
More hour-long documentaries detailing the lives and careers of celebrities in the music industry.The Bee Gees
Episode 6 - 1-10-2000
The story of the Bee Gees and their musical careers which spanned several decades.
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Neil Young
Episode 5 - 1-03-2000
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Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Episode 4 - 12-27-1999
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The Clash
Episode 3 - 12-20-1999
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George Clinton
Episode 2 - 12-13-1999
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The Pretenders
Episode 1 - 12-06-1999
A documentary outlining the dramatic true story of British/ American rock band The Pretenders. From Chrissie Hynde's childhood in Ohio, to the early punk years in Vivienne Westwood's Sex shop in London, to forming the Pretenders and watching the drug-induced deaths of half of her band mates.
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Season 1
Hour-long documentaries detailing the lives and careers of celebrities in the music industry.John Lennon
Episode 20 - 4-14-1997
Unpeeling the life and career of Beatles member, John Lennon. Lennon and the Beatles sold millions until their split in 1970. Sadly, at age 40, Lennon met his bloody demise by Mark David Chapman.
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Led Zeppelin
Episode 19 - 4-07-1997
Delving into the amazing career of British rock band Led Zeppelin. Interviews of the surviving members, former manager Peter Grant (died in 1995), concert clips, etc. Fans loved the band, parents hated them. In addition, John Bonham's death was included and, the announcement of the bands disbandment in 1980. Narrarated by Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler.
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Janis Joplin
Episode 18 - 3-31-1997
Outlining the life and career of blues/rock star Janis Joplin. Joplin, was known for her hits "Piece of My Heart" and "Me and Bobby McGee". Inside this documentary are interviews with Janis' sister Laura along with friends and band mates. Concert clips are also included along news clips about her arrest for indecent language at a concert and, her untimely death at 27 on October 4, 1970.
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Bruce Springsteen
Episode 17 - 3-24-1997
Profiling New Jersey native rock star Bruce Springsteen.
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Queen
Episode 16 - 3-17-1997
Outlining the British rock band Queen. Queen, sold millions of albums and selling out concerts. Front man Freddie Mercury, the talented star who touched fans all over the world until he met his fate on November 24, 1991, from complications of AIDS at 45. Interviews and concert clips included.
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Stevie Ray Vaughan
Episode 15 - 3-10-1997
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B.B. King
Episode 14 - 3-03-1997
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John Fogerty
Episode 13 - 2-24-1997
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Elton John
Episode 12 - 2-17-1997
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Aretha Franklin
Episode 11 - 2-10-1997
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Curtis Mayfield
Episode 10 - 2-03-1997
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Tina Turner
Episode 9 - 1-27-1997
The story of Tina Turner, from her childhood in Tennessee, her rise and fall with Ike Turner and her ascent to solo super-stardom. It includes many interviews, pictures as well as concert and music video footage.
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Johnny Cash
Episode 8 - 1-20-1997
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David Bowie
Episode 7 - 1-13-1997
Unfolding the career of rock star David Bowie. Interviews and concert clips included.
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U2
Episode 6 - 1-06-1997
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The Doors
Episode 5 - 12-30-1996
Profiling 1960's-70's band The Doors. Charismatic lead singer Jim Morrison, was known for his poems which later became songs. Interviews with the surviving members, archival interviews with Morrison himself along with record execs. Also included are the news clips of Morrison's 1969 arrest from indecent exposure at a concert in Florida. Morrison, met his fate on July 3, 1971 while soaking in a bathtub in France.
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Eric Clapton
Episode 4 - 12-23-1996
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Marvin Gaye
Episode 3 - 12-16-1996
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The Grateful Dead
Episode 2 - 12-09-1996
Rocking in this documentary about a rock band "The Grateful Dead". The band sold 35 million albums and selling out concerts. Front man, Jerry Garcia had been dealing with a vicious drug addiction while he was in the band. He's been in and out of rehab until, he met his fate on August 9, 1995 at 53.
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The Who
Episode 1 - 12-02-1996
Unveiling the British rock band The Who. Member Keith Moon, was best known for his drum destruction in concerts along with, Pete Townsend's guitar smashing ritual on stage as well. The band sold millions until losing their drummer, Keith Moon on September 7, 1978 at 32 from an overdose of his medication.
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