Black Music Legends of the 1980s
"Black Music Legends of the 1980s" is a 4-part music documentary that looks at the careers of four legendary artists (Janet Jackson, Prince, Lionel Richie and Public Enemy) who shaped black music in the 1980s. The documentary premiered November 18, 2011 and aired on BBC.
- 2011-2011
- 1 season
- Documentary, Music
"Black Music Legends of the 1980s" is a 4-part music documentary that looks at the careers of four legendary artists (Janet Jackson, Prince, Lionel Richie and Public Enemy) who shaped black music in the 1980s. The documentary premiered November 18, 2011 and aired on BBC.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2011
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Janet Jackson rose to fame as a prominent female pop icon in the 80s and 90s with hit songs "What Have You Done For Me Lately?" and "Nasty."
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
Prince: A Purple Reign explores how Prince - showman, artist, enigma - revolutionised the perception of black music in the 1980s and beyond.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
Lionel Richie: Dancing on the Ceiling explores how a young Lionel dreams of becoming 'as big as The Beatles' and how much of what he learnt from his years with The Commodores prepared him for later solo success.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
Public Enemy: Prophets Of Rage looks at the world's biggest rap group in the late 80s, who sold millions preaching pro-black politics to fans of all races and changed the sound of hip hop.