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Behind the Music

  • TV Series
  • 1997–20211997–2021
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
1.6K
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Debbie Harry and Blondie in Behind the Music (1997)
Behind The Music: Blondie
Play trailer2:07
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  • Documentary
  • Biography
  • Music
Musical artists, their careers, their highs, their lows and everything in between are profiled and interviewed.Musical artists, their careers, their highs, their lows and everything in between are profiled and interviewed.Musical artists, their careers, their highs, their lows and everything in between are profiled and interviewed.
IMDb RATING
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1.6K
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  • Creator
    • Gay Rosenthal
  • Stars
    • Jim Forbes
    • David Wild
    • Rick Rubin
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  • Creator
    • Gay Rosenthal
  • Stars
    • Jim Forbes
    • David Wild
    • Rick Rubin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 16User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Behind The Music: Blondie
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    Behind The Music: Blondie

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    Chloe Nicole in Behind the Music (1997)
    Martin Sheen and Bret Michaels in No Code of Conduct (1998)
    Alan Freed in Behind the Music (1997)
    Courtney Love in Behind the Music (1997)
    Allen Benatar in Behind the Music (1997)

    Top cast

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    Jim Forbes
    • Narrator…
    David Wild
    David Wild
    • Self
    11 episodes11 eps • 1999–2010
    Rick Rubin
    Rick Rubin
    • Self
    6 episodes6 eps • 1999–2013
    Russell Simmons
    Russell Simmons
    • Self
    6 episodes6 eps • 2000–2013
    Ozzy Osbourne
    Ozzy Osbourne
    • Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 1998–2013
    Ralph Rieckermann
    Ralph Rieckermann
    • Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 1997–2001
    L.A. Reid
    L.A. Reid
    • Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 1999–2013
    Monte Lipman
    Monte Lipman
    • Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 1999–2012
    Slash
    Slash
    • Self
    3 episodes3 eps • 1999–2013
    James Hetfield
    James Hetfield
    • Self
    3 episodes3 eps • 1998–2013
    Lars Ulrich
    Lars Ulrich
    • Self
    3 episodes3 eps • 1998–2013
    Chuck D
    Chuck D
    • Self
    3 episodes3 eps • 1997–2013
    Lindsey Buckingham
    Lindsey Buckingham
    • Self
    3 episodes3 eps • 1997–2001
    Scott Ian
    Scott Ian
    • Self
    3 episodes3 eps • 1998–2006
    Little Richard
    Little Richard
    • Self
    3 episodes3 eps • 1998–2002
    Dave Mustaine
    Dave Mustaine
    • Self
    3 episodes3 eps • 1998–2002
    Jimmy Iovine
    Jimmy Iovine
    • Self
    3 episodes3 eps • 1998–1999
    David Crosby
    David Crosby
    • Self
    3 episodes3 eps • 1998
    • Creator
      • Gay Rosenthal
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    • Trivia
      An episode about Jackie Wilson was announced numerous times but never aired.
    • Goofs
      In the Megadeth episode, it is stated that Metaliica's Black Album and Megadeth's Countdown To Extinction were released at the same time. Countdown To Extinction wasn't released until nearly a year after the Black Album.
    • Alternate versions
      Many of the older segments of the series have been revamped and are now airing as "remastered" versions. These new versions add in details that have happened to the bands since the original segments on the bands aired. However, these are a double-edged sword, in that a good deal of the material previously present in the episode has been cut out to maintain the hour-long time slot.
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    User reviews16

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    Enjoyable but became very predictable
    While I really enjoyed this show, I found one thing about it quite amusing; with the exception of Ted Nugent and Jim Croce, they could have filmed one synopsis, or template, with a place-holder that said "Insert artist name here." Seems every famous rock star from the 60s and 70s has almost the same story - they have talent and as a result they get very rich and famous in their early 20s. They begin using drugs, as a result they lose their families then eventually their band breaks up. Fueled by that, they sink further into chemical dependency and almost die. Then they meet a new wife, go through treatment, make up with their old friends, put their band back together and are now struggling desperately to re-capture the fame and prestige they once had. It fits for most artists and I find that quite amusing. An amazing testament to the power the record companies and promoters had in the 1970s. Very enjoyable to watch just the same.
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    • Mar 24, 2005

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    • Release date
      • August 17, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • VH1 Behind the Music
    • Production companies
      • VH1 Television
      • Gay Rosenthal Productions
      • Paramount Pictures
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      • Black and White
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