Behind the Music Season 2 Episodes

Episode 1

Madonna

Sun, Aug 16, 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.

Episode 2

1968

Sun, Aug 30, 1998

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.

Episode 3

Steppenwolf

Sun, Sep 6, 1998

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

Episode 4

John Denver

Sun, Sep 20, 1998

Episode 5

Blondie

Sun, Sep 27, 1998

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.

Episode 6

Shania Twain

Sun, Oct 4, 1998

Episode 7

Stevie Nicks

Sun, Nov 1, 1998

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.

Episode 8

John Mellencamp

Sun, Nov 8, 199860 mins

Episode 9

Metallica

Sun, Nov 22, 1998

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.

Episode 10

Lionel Richie

Sun, Nov 29, 1998

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"

Episode 11

Rick Springfield

Sun, Nov 29, 1998

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".

Episode 12

K.C. and the Sunshine Band

Sun, Nov 29, 1998

Episode 13

R.E.M.

Sun, Dec 6, 1998

In 1978 four friends set out with just one goal, to make their music without compromise.

Episode 14

Mötley Crüe

Sun, Dec 13, 199860 mins

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.

Episode 15

David Cassidy

Sun, Dec 20, 1998

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.

Episode 16

Bette Midler

Sat, Jan 2, 1999

Episode 17

Leif Garrett

Sun, Jan 10, 1999

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.

Episode 18

Heart

Sun, Jan 24, 1999

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.

Episode 19

The Day the Music Died

Wed, Feb 3, 1999

Investigating the 1959 death of 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.

Episode 20

Depeche Mode

Sun, Feb 28, 1999

Episode 21

Grand Funk Railroad

Sun, Mar 7, 1999

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

Episode 22

Iggy Pop

Sun, Mar 14, 1999

Episode 23

Vanilla Ice

Sun, Mar 28, 1999

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.

Episode 24

Duran Duran

Sun, Apr 4, 1999

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.

Episode 25

Cher

Sun, Apr 11, 1999

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.

Episode 26

TLC

Sun, Apr 18, 1999

Episode 27

Julian Lennon

Sun, Apr 25, 1999

Episode 28

Alice Cooper

Sun, May 2, 1999

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.

Episode 29

The Black Crowes

Sun, May 9, 1999

Episode 30

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Sun, May 16, 1999

Episode 31

Marianne Faithfull

Sun, May 23, 1999

Episode 32

The Red Hot Chili Peppers

Sun, May 30, 1999

Episode 33

Eric Burdon & the Animals

Sun, Jun 13, 1999

Episode 34

Donna Summer

Sun, Jun 20, 1999

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.

Episode 35

Lenny Kravitz

Sun, Jun 27, 1999

Episode 36

'Weird Al' Yankovic

Sun, Jul 4, 1999

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

Episode 37

Poison

Sun, Jul 11, 1999

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.

Episode 38

Quiet Riot

Sun, Jul 18, 1999

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.

Episode 39

Natalie Cole

Sun, Jul 25, 1999