From Cradle to Stage
A wonderful documentary, exploring the relationships between musical artists and their mothers. Looking at how they grew up and what skills they learned in childhood to set themselves up for success. Dave Grohl's mom joined him on tour for some time after she retired and used this time to expire these fascinating stories.
- 2021-2021
- 1 season
- Paramount+
- Documentary, Music
A wonderful documentary, exploring the relationships between musical artists and their mothers. Looking at how they grew up and what skills they learned in childhood to set themselves up for success. Dave Grohl's mom joined him on tour for some time after she retired and used this time to expire these fascinating stories.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
Dan and Christene Reynolds
Wed, May 5, 2021
Dan Reynolds, the frontman of Imagine Dragons, was raised by his devout "super-mom," Christene, in the Mormon community. We meet Dan's eight siblings one of whom is now his attorney, and another his manager.
Episode 2
Pharrell and Carolyn Williams
Wed, May 12, 2021
Pharrell Williams and Dave Grohl, both scared of disappointing their public school teacher mothers, started music careers in small hometowns in Virginia, unlikely launchpads for international rock stars.
Episode 3
Miranda and Bev Lambert
Wed, May 19, 2021
Miranda Lambert grew up in small-town Texas under the watchful eyes of two private investigator parents, sometimes even helping them solve cases. But when she decided to pursue a career in music, her mom and dad dedicated themselves to her career.
Episode 4
Brandi and Teresa Carlile
Wed, May 26, 2021
Brandi Carlile, once a tomboy kid who didn't fit in, has become a successful, Grammy Award winning, openly gay singer-songwriter. After we learn about the profound musical influence her family had on Brandi, she and Teresa open up to Dave and Ginny.
Episode 5
Tom and Mary Morello
Wed, Jun 2, 2021
Tom Morello, a musician and political activist known for his tenure with the bands Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, grew up as the only black kid in an all-white Midwest suburb. By his side was his single white mother, Mary Morello
Episode 6
Geddy Lee and Mary Weinrib
Wed, Jun 9, 2021
Behind the famous Rush frontman Geddy Lee is the riveting story of his 95-year-old mother, Mary Weinrib, a Holocaust survivor from Poland. Dave Grohl, a life-long fan of Rush, gets Geddy to open up about how his mother's tale of resilience.
