VH1's Legends Season 1

December. 02,1996      
Rating:
7.7
Trailer Synopsis

Hour-long documentaries detailing the lives and careers of celebrities in the music industry.

Episode 20 : John Lennon
April. 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.
Episode 19 : Led Zeppelin
April. 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.
Episode 18 : Janis Joplin
March. 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.
Episode 17 : Bruce Springsteen
March. 24,1997
Profiling New Jersey native rock star Bruce Springsteen.
Episode 16 : Queen
March. 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.
Episode 15 : Stevie Ray Vaughan
March. 10,1997
Episode 14 : B.B. King
March. 03,1997
Episode 13 : John Fogerty
February. 24,1997
Episode 12 : Elton John
February. 17,1997
Episode 11 : Aretha Franklin
February. 10,1997
Episode 10 : Curtis Mayfield
February. 03,1997
Episode 9 : Tina Turner
January. 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.
Episode 8 : Johnny Cash
January. 20,1997
Episode 7 : David Bowie
January. 13,1997
Unfolding the career of rock star David Bowie. Interviews and concert clips included.
Episode 6 : U2
January. 06,1997
Episode 5 : The Doors
December. 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.
Episode 4 : Eric Clapton
December. 23,1996
Episode 3 : Marvin Gaye
December. 16,1996
Episode 2 : The Grateful Dead
December. 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.
Episode 1 : The Who
December. 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.

Seasons

Season 3
Season 3 2000
Season 2
Season 2 1999
Season 1
Season 1 1996

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