Milli Vanilli 0.0

August 17, 1997

Girl, you know it's true…but unfortunately it wasn't, for the 80's dance duo whose Grammy-winning triumph turned sour w… see more

MC Hammer 0.0

August 24, 1997

The dawn of the 1990's was unquestionably Hammer time. A scrappy striver from Oakland CA. named Stanley Burrell took hi… see more

Boy George 0.0

August 31, 1997

In 1984, George O'Dowd accepted a Grammy Award for Culture Club by quipping that America "knows a good drag queen" when… see more

Fleetwood Mac 0.0

September 7, 1997

A successful British blues band in the '60s, Fleetwood Mac became the legends we know today when they hooked up with a … see more

Nowhere to Hide 0.0

September 21, 1997

This cautionary episode of Behind the Music documents the growing menace of stalkers. Considered by some the "prototype… see more

Imagemakers 0.0

September 28, 1997

Rock 'n' roll wouldn't exist without its image, and it's been the job of rock photographers to capture that divine unio… see more

Lynyrd Skynyrd 0.0

October 19, 1997

This episode marked the 20th anniversary of the infamous plane crash (10/20/77) with a special episode on the bad boys … see more

Teddy Pendergrass 0.0

October 26, 1997

Teddy's early experiences in life and music: "I wasn't raised with baby-sitters, my mother couldn't afford to have some… see more

Billy Joel 0.0

November 9, 1997

He has penned enough hits to fill three Greatest Hits compilations. Yet, Billy Joel's rise to fame has been anything bu… see more

Lilith Fair 0.0

November 16, 1997

In the summer of 1997, Canadian singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan launched an event that would surpass Lollapalooza as … see more

Andy Gibb 0.0

November 30, 1997

He was the prince of Pop idols and by the tender age of 22, Andy Gibb had three #1 songs under his belt. But over the n… see more

Jim Croce 0.0

December 2, 1997

Featuring never before seen family photos and performance footage, "Jim Croce: Behind the Music" traces the life and ca… see more

The Carpenters 0.0

January 1, 1998

In 1970 The Carpenters won the Best New Artist Grammy, and for five years it seemed as though they were indeed on "Top … see more

Sonny Bono 0.0

January 11, 1998

He couldn't sing or read music but he became a songwriter and pop star. And though he never cast a vote in his life, he… see more

The Mamas & the Papas 0.0

January 18, 1998

A look at the trials & tribulations surrounding one of folk rockÍs most talented groups. Interviews with the remaining … see more

Meat Loaf 0.0

February 1, 1998

The incredible rise, fall and comeback of Meat Loaf. Interviews with Meat Loaf, his wife Leslie Aday, their two daughte… see more

Gladys Knight 0.0

February 15, 1998

Her career spans more than 50 years, 37 of which were spent headlining "Gladys Knight and the Pips." She has collected … see more

Willie Nelson 0.0

March 1, 1998

With 100 albums behind him and a career that spans 50 years, you might think Willie Nelson has had a smooth ride to fam… see more

Jerry Lee Lewis 0.0

March 8, 1998

Four decades have passed since the release of "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" and "Great Balls of Fire," but it's fair t… see more

Rick James 0.0

March 15, 1998

In the early 80s, Rick James was the king of funk, dominating the charts with hits like "Superfreak," "Mary Jane" and "… see more

David Crosby 0.0

March 22, 1998

An advanced pop musician by anyone's standards, David Crosby has become a poster boy for a crash and burn hippie cultur… see more

Selena 0.0

March 29, 1998

By the age of 23, Selena Quintanilla Perez had conquered the Tejano music scene and had become embraced by tens of thou… see more

Jefferson Airplane/Starship 0.0

April 5, 1998

Includes first-time interviews with all 6 members of the classic Jefferson Airplane line-up as well as an interview wit… see more

Takin' It to the Streets 0.0

April 12, 1998

A cross-cultural look at people who sing for their supper features five different groups/artists from New York, New Orl… see more

Ozzy Osbourne 0.0

April 19, 1999

A look at this heavy metal legend, from his early days as the lead singer of Black Sabbath, to his controversial concer… see more

Ted Nugent 0.0

April 26, 1998

Nugent started performing at age 13 and became one of the the biggest live acts in the '70s. Ted's not your typical roc… see more

Joe Cocker 0.0

May 3, 1998

The dramatic ups and downs of Cocker's career including a recent interview before launching his April '98 tour, behind … see more

Behind the Music (Ver 2) 0.0

May 18, 1998

Filmed mostly at the Naval Training Center and Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego, Top Gun was the top grossing mov… see more

Studio 54 0.0

May 24, 1998

It has been more than twenty years since Studio 54 first opened its doors on April 26, 1977, driven by a disco beat and… see more

Keith Moon 0.0

May 31, 1998

Keith Moon will always be remembered as a wild man of rock and roll who wrecked hotel rooms and destroyed his drums. Wh… see more

Bonnie Raitt 0.0

June 7, 1998

An intimate look at one of the most successful and respected female rockers, from her early roots in Blues to her curre… see more

Robbie Robertson 0.0

June 14, 1998

Robbie Robertson reflects on the history and break-up of his critically acclaimed group, The Band. When drugs began to … see more

Def Leppard 0.0

June 21, 1998

The biggest selling pop band of the '80's lived the text book rock star life: limos and liquor, drugs and groupies – he… see more

Tony Orlando 0.0

June 28, 1998

One of the hottest pop music performers of the 70's candidly discusses his struggle with cocaine addiction and his ment… see more

Gloria Estefan 0.0

July 5, 1998

The triumph and tribulations of a "Diva" who has come to symbolize the American dream. Highlights include Gloria discus… see more

Jan and Dean 0.0

July 12, 1998

A look at the successful 60's surf rock duo, Jan Berry and Dean Torrence. With hits like "Surf City," "Dead Man's Curve… see more

Harry Chapin 0.0

July 19, 1998

Singer/songwriter Harry Chapin made a successful career out of setting short stories to music with hits like "Taxi," "W… see more

Gloria Gaynor 0.0

July 26, 1998

Profile of superstar Gloria Gaynor, the disco diva whose song, titled, "I Will Survive," inspired millions of fans with… see more

Madonna 0.0

August 16, 1998

Madonna's blonde ambition was born when she was still a brunette living in Detroit. Her desire to "rule the world" drew… see more

1968 0.0

August 30, 1998

A look back to the SixtiesÍ most explosive, chaotic, tragic and inspiring year. A time when youth raged in the streets,… see more

Steppenwolf 0.0

September 6, 1998

Steppenwolf was a band of rock and roll wild men whose high times and big hits, "Born to be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Rid… see more

Blondie 0.0

September 27, 1998

Blondie, co-founded by Deborah Harry and Chris Stein, was the most successful band to grow out of New York's downtown p… see more

Shania Twain 0.0

October 4, 1998

The classic rags to riches story. Shania grew up poor in Canada, spending much of her childhood on the Mattagami Indian… see more

John Denver 0.0

October 11, 1998

The story of one of America's most treasured singers. We are premiering this episode 1 day before the 1 year anniversar… see more

Stevie Nicks 0.0

November 1, 1998

She was crowned the queen of Rock & Roll. A country girl who cast a spell on the world of pop music. She ascended to th… see more

John Mellencamp 0.0

November 8, 1998

This small town boy lived the American dream, topping the charts with his tales of everyman. After two decades of hard … see more

Metallica 0.0

November 22, 1998

We're just four lucky fans that got together and started playing; this could be you, says James Hetfield, co-founder of… see more

KC & The Sunshine Band 0.0

November 29, 1998

They blasted onto the American airwaves in the fall of 1975 with a sexy, explicit invitation to just let go...a multi-c… see more

R.E.M. 0.0

December 16, 1998

Tells the story of four friends from Athens, Georgia who formed a band in 1979 because they loved to play music togethe… see more

Motley Crue 0.0

December 13, 1998

Rock's most notorious band embraced excess and pushed it as far as they could: from their wild stage theatrics (Nikki S… see more

Lionel Richie 0.0

December 20, 1998

In 1968, Lionel Richie left the self-sufficient black community of Tuskeegee, Alabama and headed for New York City with… see more

Bette Midler 0.0

January 3, 1999

The diva who could make people laugh with her bawdy performances has had to overcome many personal tragedies including … see more

Leif Garrett 0.0

January 10, 1999

He had a golden mane, a sparkling smile and an unforgettable name (pronounced Lafe). His movie star looks made young gi… see more

Rick Springfield 0.0

January 17, 1999

Rick Springfield was the Wonder from Down Under, who lathered up his fans with his songs and his soaps. Before finally … see more

Heart 0.0

January 24, 1999

This episode follows the successful career of the "first sisters of Rock & Roll". Includes interviews with Ann and Nanc… see more

Day the Music Died 0.0

February 3, 1999

It was the end of an era, the end of an innocence for rock and roll. - Lou Diamond Phillips.Three of rock and roll's mo… see more

Depeche Mode 0.0

February 28, 1999

The bandmates discuss their musical influences and lead singer Dave Gahan talks about his heroin addiction, his near br… see more

Grand Funk Railroad 0.0

March 7, 1999

They were a garage band from Flint Michigan who upstaged Led Zeppelin in Detroit and sold out Shea Stadium faster than … see more

Iggy Pop 0.0

March 14, 1999

Born James Jewel Osterberg in Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1947, Iggy has been shocking audiences since he emerged on the Det… see more

Vanilla Ice 0.0

March 28, 1999

In the early 90's, Vanilla Ice became the opening act at MC Hammer concerts. He would end up outselling Hammer as well … see more

Duran Duran 0.0

April 4, 1999

A look at the career of super group Duran Duran, from their early days in Birmingham, England to their international st… see more

Cher 0.0

April 11, 1999

Cher is one of the world's most famous and intriguing celebrities, having made her mark in pop music and as an Academy-… see more

TLC 0.0

April 18, 1999

The story of three girls from modest means and broken homes, whose fame came virtually overnight. Their first album wen… see more

Julian Lennon 0.0

April 25, 1999

Born into one of the most recognizable music legacies in history, Julian has struggled with the world's expectations of… see more

Alice Cooper 0.0

May 2, 1999

A look at a one of rock's most theatrical artists. Alice Cooper's music and boa constrictor antics on-stage are legenda… see more

Black Crowes 0.0

May 9, 1999

The trials and tribulations of one of the most rockin' rock & roll bands in the world during their decade together -- a… see more

Tom Petty 0.0

May 16, 1999

Spotlights the highs and lows of this prolific musician's career. Petty discusses his early bar band, Mudcrutch, the fo… see more

Marianne Faithfull 0.0

May 23, 1999

Behind The Music takes a look at the tumultuous life of one of the most famous and infamous rock icons of the Sixties. … see more

Red Hot Chili Peppers 0.0

May 31, 1999

The Red Hot Chili Peppers - Hillel Slovak, Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, John Frusciante -- burst onto the early 80… see more

Eric Burdon and The Animals 0.0

June 13, 1999

A look at the life of a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer whose music career would be challenged by drug abuse, depression, bad… see more

Donna Summer 0.0

June 20, 1999

Donna Summer was disco's first lady of love. With her sultry voice, sexy image and passionate songs, Donna provided the… see more

Lenny Kravitz 0.0

June 27, 1999

Since 1989 critics have been taking shots at Lenny Kravitz, one of the hottest musicians in popular music today. This B… see more

Weird Al Yankovic 0.0

July 4, 1999

Weird Al is widely recognized as a performer who creates inventive music videos and as music's most productive comedy a… see more

Poison 0.0

July 11, 1999

This Behind the Music highlights the rock and roll lifestyle of Poison, one of the premier 1980s heavy metal bands. The… see more

Quiet Riot 0.0

July 18, 1999

A look at the first metal band to release a #1 US album. Entitled Metal Health (1982), the album sold roughly 7 million… see more

Natalie Cole 0.0

July 25, 1999

A look at the life of distinguished diva, Natalie Cole, daughter of Nat King Cole. Deciding to follow in her fatherÍs f… see more

Melissa Etheridge 0.0

August 1, 1999

This Behind the Music tracks Melissa EtheridgeÍs journey from a young Kansas girl to an international rock star. Early … see more

Woodstock 0.0

August 8, 1999

The 60's was a time of unforgettable events from the Vietnam War, to psychedelic drug use, to youth revolutions. And it… see more

Bay City Rollers 0.0

August 21, 1999

A look at one of the '70s biggest teen idol bands. Originally from Edinburgh Scotland, the five band members made teen … see more

Donny & Marie 0.0

August 22, 1999

Donny Osmond made his television debut at age 5, performing "You Are My Sunshine" on the Andy William's Show, while Mar… see more

Bad Company 0.0

August 28, 1999

A look at one of the most high-profile supergroups of the '70's. They were the first band to sign with Led Zeppelin's f… see more

Peter Tosh 0.0

August 29, 1999

Peter Tosh was born in Jamaica in 1944 into a very religious Christian family. At age 15, he moved into the city of Kin… see more

Goo Goo Dolls 0.0

September 5, 1999

A look at the Goo Goo Dolls' "overnight success" after nearly a decade of endless touring, nasty legal battles and bitt… see more

Glen Campbell 0.0

September 19, 1999

As country music's first cross-over artist, Glen Campbell hit the top of the pop and country charts throughout the 70's… see more

Sting 0.0

October 13, 1999

In 1978, a fledging trio called The Police "couldn't get arrested in England," as their booking agent put it. So the ba… see more

Thin Lizzy 0.0

October 17, 1999

A look at the trials & tribulations surrounding this '70's Irish rock band. Thin Lizzy combined hard rock, R&B and trad… see more

Rocky Horror Picture Show 0.0

October 31, 1999

Inspired by the Fredericks of Hollywood catalog, the Rocky Horror Show stage musical hit London at the height of the gl… see more

Alanis Morissette 0.0

November 14, 1999

A look at the life of this Canadian-born superstar. Includes Alanis' childhood as a twin, her early success with the re… see more

Dr. Dre 0.0

November 21, 1999

A look at the trials and tribulations surrounding one of rap music's most successful artists/producers. Dr. Dre discuss… see more

Barry White 0.0

November 28, 1999

A look at the career of the artist known by many as "The Love Man." White discusses his childhood in South Central LA, … see more

1999 0.0

December 12, 1999

Behind the Music wraps up the year with a recap of the trends and talents that made 1999 so significant. You'll see sex… see more

Genesis 0.0

December 19, 1999

In this one-hour documentary, VH1 explores the music of Genesis and the lives of those who created the band. Peter Gabr… see more

The Partridge Family 0.0

January 2, 2000

In the 1970's the Partridge's were America's favorite singing family, but their sound and image were manufactured solel… see more

Michael Hutchence 0.0

January 9, 2000

Michael Hutchence became an international rock and roll superstar in the 1980s, fronting the Australian pop band, INXS.… see more

Celine Dion 0.0

January 16, 2000

"Celine Dion: Behind the Music" tells the story of the incredible rise of the diva of pop music and the relationship, w… see more

Russell Simmons 0.0

January 23, 2000

A look at the life of the man many consider the "Godfather of Hip Hop." Nearly 20 years ago, Russell Simmons founded De… see more

Quincy Jones 0.0

February 6, 2000

A look at the life of Q (as his friends call him)-- from the tough streets of Chicago to New York City to Europe where … see more

Run-D.M.C. 0.0

February 20, 2000

A look at one of rap music's most successful pioneer groups. They were just three kids from Queens, NY who wanted to ro… see more

Tina Turner 0.0

March 5, 2000

A candid first-hand account of rock 'n' roll tragedy and triumph, featuring rare and never-before-seen archive video, f… see more

Alan Freed 0.0

March 10, 2000

He was the first person inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but many music fans still don't know his name. Al… see more

Elton John 0.0

March 19, 2000

His name was Reginald Dwight, a shy, boy from an unhappy home in suburban London, who grew up to be one of the most pro… see more

Oasis 0.0

April 2, 2000

Oasis claims to be the best band in the world, but it's their behavior that's legendary. From the tough streets of Manc… see more

No Doubt 0.0

April 9, 2000

No Doubt was originally a high school band formed in 1986 by John Spence. The band included brother and sister Eric and… see more

The Police 0.0

April 23, 2000

"The Police: Behind the Music" explores the rise and ruin of The Police, rock's most dynamic trio, from their start as … see more

1970 0.0

April 30, 2000

"1970: Behind the Music" traces the musical and social currents of a year which has come to represent a fascinating wat… see more

1984 0.0

May 7, 2000

1984 was a year with no rules and no boundaries, a year of musical promiscuity, both literally and figuratively. This e… see more

1977 0.0

May 17, 2000

1977 - the Year of the Outsider. In 1977 an eclectic group of original do-it-yourself (DIY) bands rose up to challenge … see more

1992 0.0

May 19, 2000

It was the year music fans changed the course of the industry. In Seattle, flannel replaced spandex and Nirvana's Kurt … see more

Ricky Martin 0.0

May 28, 2000

A behind the scenes look into the life of a superstar, offering unprecedented access to a week in his life on the road,… see more

The Go-Gos 0.0

June 4, 2000

A look at the first group of women rock stars who played their instruments, wrote their own songs and made it to the to… see more

Bon Jovi 0.0

June 11, 2000

Born out of small-town, blue-collar New Jersey, Bon Jovi emerged as a revolutionary force in '80s rock and roll. They s… see more

AC/DC 0.0

June 18, 2000

VH1 reveals the story behind Angus Young's schoolboy uniform and how AC/DC managed to take their raucous act out of Aus… see more

The Monkees 0.0

June 25, 2000

They were four young men hired by Hollywood to play a make-believe band but their critics dubbed them "the pre-fab four… see more

Queen Latifah 0.0

July 9, 2000

Queen Latifah has become a symbol of strength and integrity in the hip hop world, and beyond. At the age of 30, she has… see more

Public Enemy 0.0

July 16, 2000

With a radical dose of 60's Black Nationalism, Public Enemy carved hip-hop from dance music into the angry voice of a g… see more

Faith Hill 0.0

July 23, 2000

Faith Hill may be a superstar in both the country and pop music worlds, but the road to the top hasn't been easy. Given… see more

The Bangles 0.0

July 30, 2000

They were four California girls who dreamed of being the Beatles. They were an all-girl all-American garage band with a… see more

Peter Frampton 0.0

August 6, 2000

In the mid 1970's Peter Frampton came "alive." His blockbuster double album spun on nearly every turntable in America. … see more

Styx 0.0

August 13, 2000

"Styx: Behind the Music" traces the rise and fall of what was once America's most popular band. The first group to ever… see more

Ice-T 0.0

August 27, 2000

A story of crime and courage, hustler savvy and artistic expression. Ice-T was an orphan by the age of 13, moved to Los… see more

Cat Stevens 0.0

October 1, 2000

Cat Stevens: Behind The Music tracks the musical and spiritual journeys of the '70s superstar singer-songwriter, born a… see more

Barenaked Ladies 0.0

October 8, 2000

Barenaked ladies are five self proclaimed Canadian geeks getting the last laugh through music. Their live shows are unp… see more

Chicago 0.0

October 15, 2000

The rock group Chicago is a musical institution, playing their unique brand of horn-based rock and roll for over thirty… see more

Sinead O'Connor 0.0

October 22, 2000

An Irish protest singer who once ruled theworld's pop charts, Sinead O'Connor eventually foiled her own success by spar… see more

Tiffany 0.0

October 29, 2000

Tiffany, the teeny-bopping mall rocker, was so hot she knocked Michael Jackson out of the #1 spot on the record charts.… see more

Bad Finger 0.0

November 5, 2000

Poised to be the "next big thing" when signed by the Beatles to their Apple label in 1968, Badfinger's future looked am… see more

Brian Setzer 0.0

November 12, 2000

Brian Setzer has made a career of going against the grain. A pop pioneer who has defied the naysayers, rolled the dice … see more

Snoop Dogg 0.0

November 19, 2000

Snoop Dogg (his lifelong nickname) grew up in the crime-filled streets of Long Beach, California and eventually landed … see more

Creed 0.0

November 26, 2000

Follows the meteoric rise of rock's biggest feel-good band. Creed, made up of three guys from Florida, have managed to … see more

John Lennon: The Last Years 0.0

December 3, 2000

Chronicles a period of time often glossed over in other documentaries - the years John Lennon took for himself and his … see more

Everclear 0.0

December 10, 2000

Formed in 1992, Everclear was the last attempt by lead singer, Art Alexakis, to carve out a career in rock and roll. At… see more

2000 0.0

December 17, 2000

Takes a look back at the Year 2000, the highs, the lows, and all the controversies. It was a year that saw online music… see more

Huey Lewis & The News 0.0

February 4, 2001

Tells the story of six boyhood friends who lived the American male fantasy--to grow up and become rock & roll stars. Wh… see more

Journey 0.0

February 18, 2001

Journey was on top of music world in the early 80's producing a non-stop stream of hits: Open Arms, Faithfully, Don't S… see more

Doobie Brothers 0.0

February 25, 2001

One of America's most popular bands in the 1970s, the Doobie Brothers personified good times and brotherhood. They took… see more

Rod Stewart 0.0

March 4, 2001

Examines the life and career of one of the greatest vocalists in rock & roll history. From his birth in bombed-out, war… see more

Flashdance 0.0

March 11, 2001

The 1983 smash film "Flashdance" was the blue-collar Cinderella story of the 80's - Jennifer Beals plays a welder-by-da… see more

Salt 'n' Pepa 0.0

April 8, 2001

In the late 80's, Salt 'n' Pepa was on the cutting edge of a cultural and feminist revolution. They were among the firs… see more

Billy Idol 0.0

April 15, 2001

Right from the start, Billy Idol has been a rebel with a cause and a yell. From his early days running with the likes o… see more

Megadeth 0.0

April 22, 2001

This episode details the tumultuous life and career of heavy metal pioneer Dave Mustaine. Kicked out of Metallica in 19… see more

1972 0.0

April 29, 2001

1972 was the year idealism gave way to cynicism. The once vibrant youth movement was feeling bitter and betrayed and ro… see more

1975 0.0

May 6, 2001

1975 was the year that America seemed on the verge of collapse as the Vietnam War finally ended. A year in which soft p… see more

Blues Traveler 0.0

May 27, 2001

First joining forces as a basement band in 1983 in Princeton, New Jersey, Blues Traveler charted a course that would ha… see more

1981 0.0

May 27, 2001

It was the year megabands ruled the arenas and the airwaves... in 1981, the music world bade farewell to some of its gr… see more

1987 0.0

June 10, 2001

It was the year 80's excess reached critical mass and rock n' roll led the party. In 1987, the stock market swelled, sc… see more

1994 0.0

June 17, 2001

1994 was a year the music world lost a living legend - Kurt Cobain - and a generation named x lost its most powerful po… see more

Rick Nelson 0.0

June 24, 2001

Looks at the life and career of rock & roll's first teenage idol, from his meteoric rise as a young rockabilly heartthr… see more

Notorious B.I.G. 0.0

July 8, 2001

Biggie Smalls, a/k/a Notorious B.I.G., grew up dealing drugs on the streets of Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy, but traded the crac… see more

Green Day 0.0

July 15, 2001

Green Day built their own buzz with a do-it-yourself punk rock attitude in the early 90's. Centered in Berkeley, CA, th… see more

Neil Diamond 0.0

July 22, 2001

Neil Diamond: Behind The Music profiles one of music's most popular, enduring and misunderstood superstars - a singer-s… see more

Pat Benatar 0.0

August 5, 2001

Pat Benatar broke into the music industry boy's club with songs of feminine fury and reigned as the queen of rock and r… see more

Reo Speedwagon 0.0

August 12, 2001

Formed in 1971, this Illinois group needed almost 10 years to create its signature slick sound, and to make the album -… see more

Twisted Sister 0.0

August 19, 2001

Twisted Sister ruled the world of Heavy Metal Hair in 1984 and when the "Animal House" based parody video "We're Not Go… see more

Hair 0.0

August 26, 2001

In the late 60's at the height of the Vietnam War, Civil Rights movement, and the Sexual Revolution, a brood of anti-es… see more

Blind Melon 0.0

September 9, 2001

In the spring of 1990, five diversely talented musicians with small town roots banded together in the heart of LA's Gla… see more

Judas Priest 0.0

September 23, 2001

Chronicles the colorful history of the quintessential hard rock band of the 80s. Four guys from working-class rural Eng… see more

Sean "P. Diddy" Combs 0.0

October 7, 2001

For the first time, Puff Daddy sits down to tell VH1 his entire, dramatic life story. From his mother teaching him how … see more

Aaliyah 0.0

October 14, 2001

Singer, musician, composer, actress, dancer, businesswoman, role model and leader -- Aaliyah had accomplished incredibl… see more

Lindsey Buckingham 0.0

November 11, 2001

Legendary Fleetwood Mac guitar player, singer and songwriter Lindsey Buckingham juggled his multi-platinum record selli… see more

Mary J. Blige 0.0

November 18, 2001

This episode let's us take a look from how Mary J. Blige transformed from a feisty tough girl from Yonkers to the dazzl… see more

Sublime 0.0

December 9, 2001

If you only judged Sublime by their breakthrough hit, "Date Rape", you might dismiss the band as just another a novelty… see more

The Cult 0.0

January 20, 2002

All the city of Bradford had to its credit was curry houses and the Industrial Revolution. Then the Cult came along. Ma… see more

Hall & Oates 0.0

January 27, 2002

Hall & Oates are the best selling Pop Duo of all time. In the 80's they ruled the MTV airwaves,and dominated the record… see more

Busta Rhymes 0.0

February 17, 2002

From his explosive rap style to his ever-evolving, outrageous looks, Busta Rhymes is a true original. With high octane … see more

Anthrax 0.0

March 10, 2002

For more than twenty years, the band Anthrax has been called the underdogs of heavy metal. Now, after post September 11… see more

Sheryl Crow 0.0

March 17, 2002

Long before she was a roots rock sensation, Sheryl Crow honed her skills by singing backup for Don Henley and Michael J… see more

Garbage 0.0

April 7, 2002

Garbage was the brainchild of Madison, Wisconsin producers Butch Vig, Duke Erikson, and Steve Marker. But it wasn't unt… see more

Foreigner 0.0

April 28, 2002

With nearly fifty million albums sold in the United States alone, Foreigner is one of the most successful rock bands in… see more

2 Live Crew 0.0

Invalid Date

As the larger-than-life goddess tells it, behind her Bob Mackie flash and brazen personality she's still a shy girl and… see more

Hootie & the Blowfish 0.0

June 23, 2002

They were four college buddies who set out with a simple plan: to play music and have fun. But in 1995, Hootie and the … see more

Bob Marley 0.0

June 30, 2002

"Behind the Music: Bob Marley" tells the story of the rasta rebel with rare and never-before-seen photos, film, news vi… see more

Boston 0.0

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Boyz II Men 0.0

August 25, 2002

From having no water or heat in their childhood homes to having the longest-running #1 single in music history, Boyz II… see more

Aerosmith 0.0

September 1, 2002

Think that Aerosmith had an easy time climbing to the top of the rock 'n' roll mountain? Dream on...In a 30-year career… see more

Cyndi Lauper 0.0

September 8, 2002

As the MTV darling of the '80s, Cyndi Lauper became an international super-star. Behind the Music traces Cyndi Lauper's… see more

Matchbox Twenty 0.0

November 17, 2002

They are an increasingly rare commodity: a pop group that actually writes its own songs. With nearly 20 million in albu… see more

Top Gun 0.0

Invalid Date

Filmed mostly at the Naval Training Center and Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego, Top Gun was the top grossing mov… see more

Britney Spears 0.0

November 9, 2003

She came from nowhere to capture America's heart ... and blossomed into a global sensation, becoming the fastest sellin… see more

Spice Girls 0.0

November 23, 2003

They are a proud and sassy slew of songsters whose catchy dance-pop and colorful, sexy personalities made them musical … see more

TLC: The Final Chapter 0.0

March 13, 2004

They went bankrupt. One of them nearly died. Another one burned down a mansion. And that was just the first four years.… see more

Guns N' Roses 0.0

July 4, 2004

Guns N' Roses emerged from thicket of the hair metal jungle on Hollywood's Sunset Strip in the mid-80s and single-hande… see more

George Michael 0.0

August 22, 2004

He ranks beside Prince, Madonna, Springsteen and Jacko in the pantheon of true '80s pop giants. He's sold over 70 milli… see more

LL Cool J 0.0

October 10, 2004

He's the first true hip-hop sensation, something like a phenomenon in the rap world. By the age of eighteen, LL Cool J … see more

New Edition 0.0

April 28, 2005

They were the original boy band. Five friends from Boston whose undeniable talent lifted them out of the projects and i… see more

Backstreet Boys 0.0

June 13, 2005

The Backstreet Boys are by far one of the most famous boy bands in music history. They've sold over sixty million album… see more

Kid Rock 0.0

March 2, 2006

He's a rapper, a rocker and a country charter, a stone cold pimp with a deep love for music. By the turn of the 20th ce… see more

Ratt 0.0

May 11, 2006

Ratt grabbed a decade of decadence by the tail, but their legendary excess came back to bite them -- it cost them their… see more

Pantera 0.0

May 11, 2006

In the early 1990s, when hair metal was being sheered from the charts by grunge and earnest hard-rockers like Guns N Ro… see more

Nick Lachey 0.0

June 10, 2006

A behind the scenes look at Nick Lachey that no one has ever seen before covering his entire life story from beginning … see more

New Kids on the Block 0.0

September 28, 2008

In 1988, when the New Kids On The Block's second album "Hangin' Tough" was released, there were very few acts that equa… see more

Lil Wayne 0.0

September 10, 2009

By the time he was 11 years old, Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., aka Lil Wayne, had lost his virginity, dealt drugs, snorted… see more

Pink 0.0

September 17, 2009

Scarred by her parents divorce, Pink (who grew up Alecia Moore) was a troubled, angst-ridden teenager who rebelled agai… see more

Bobby Brown 0.0

September 24, 2009

Growing up in the tough, poverty stricken projects of Roxbury, MA, Bobby Brown was a bad boy from the start. He experim… see more

Bret Michaels 0.0

October 1, 2009

Bret Michaels and his band of brothers left home in Pennsylvania with a rock-n-roll dream and a desire to taste the goo… see more

T.I. 0.0

October 8, 2009

T.I, aka Clifford Harris Jr, grew up on the tough streets of Atlanta's Bankhead neighborhood, an area filled with crime… see more

50 Cent 0.0

October 13, 2009

Curtis Jackson III, aka 50 Cent, grew up on the violent and drug infested streets of Jamaica, Queens. His mother was mu… see more

DMX 0.0

June 7, 2010

Born Earl Simmons and raised in the notorious School Street Projects of Yonkers, NY, multi platinum rapper DMX was draw… see more

Christina Aguilera 0.0

June 13, 2010

Surviving an abusive childhood and struggling against a record label trying to control her image, Christina Aguilera's … see more

Eve 0.0

June 14, 2010

Behind the Music: Eve tracks the rocky rise to fame of one of rap's most successful female artists. A journey plagued b… see more

Courtney Love 0.0

June 21, 2010

Courtney Love is one of the most controversial, reviled and riveting rock stars in the world and during this episode, s… see more

Jennifer Hudson 0.0

June 28, 2010

Behind The Music traces Jennifer Hudson’s humble beginnings of growing up on the south side of Chicago to her early eli… see more

Jennifer Lopez 0.0

July 4, 2010

Perhaps no other entertainer in the last two decades has dominated the media landscape more than the Bronx, New York bo… see more

Usher 0.0

July 19, 2010

From a small town choirboy who was discovered at a local talent show to one of the biggest selling R&B artists of all t… see more

Fantasia 0.0

August 24, 2010

In this episode of Behind the Music, Fantasia speaks for the first time - in an exclusive interview -- about her harrow… see more

Missy Elliott 0.0

June 29, 2011

Behind the Music: Missy Elliott tracks the rocky road to stardom of one of hip hop's most pioneering, successful female… see more

Nelly 0.0

July 3, 2011

Behind the Music: Nelly will trace the artist's epic journey from St. Louis hoodlum to rap superstar. Born to parents w… see more

Ice Cube 0.0

July 6, 2011

Follow the three-decade-long career of legendary rapper Ice Cube from his journey as a founding member of the notorious… see more

Miranda Lambert 0.0

July 13, 2011

Twenty-seven year-old, Grammy Award-winning Miranda Lambert fell in love with music at a young age and was determined t… see more

Mary J. Blige 0.0

July 24, 2011

Take a look inside the life and outstanding career of Mary J. Blige, the reigning Queen of R&B. Watch as VH1 captures t… see more

Enrique Iglesias 0.0

July 31, 2011

Enrique Iglesias is the son of a legendary musical family and one of few artists who can legitimately be called a "glob… see more

Adam Lambert 0.0

August 7, 2011

Glam-rock powerhouse, Adam Lambert has taken pop music by storm with his handsome looks, electrifying stage theatrics a… see more

Ricky Martin 0.0

August 14, 2011

Nobody's got female fans' hearts fluttering more than Ricky Martin with his sexy dance moves and sultry voice. As one o… see more

Pitbull 0.0

March 15, 2012

It's only through struggle that resilience arises and for Armando Christian Perez, better known to the world as Pitbull… see more

Game 0.0

March 22, 2012

"Behind The Music: Game" tracks the unlikely rise of a young gangbanger from Compton into the most successful west coas… see more

T-Pain 0.0

March 29, 2012

"Behind the Music: T-Pain" explores the rise of a shy kid from Tallahassee, Florida to the heights of the music industr… see more

Aaliyah 0.0

April 5, 2012

More than ten years after the tragic death of Aaliyah, Behind The Music revisits the original 2001 episode that documen… see more

Akon 0.0

April 11, 2012

In "Behind The Music: Akon," VH1 traces the artist's early beginnings in Senegal, Africa, through his struggles forging… see more

Nas 0.0

April 18, 2012

"Behind The Music: Nas" tells the story of one of hip hop's most daring and prolific icons. Raised in the gritty Queens… see more

Brandy 0.0

April 25, 2012

"Behind The Music: Brandy" will chronicle the Grammy Award-winning artist from her days as young girl singing in her ch… see more

Notorious B.I.G. 0.0

May 2, 2012

Behind The Music: Notorious B.I.G. shows the Brooklyn-born MC rising from the streets to the throne of hip hop, reveali… see more

Train 0.0

September 16, 2012

Despite their days of obscurity and struggles to get a record deal Train rose to rock stardom before personal losses, d… see more

Ne-Yo 0.0

September 23, 2012

"Behind The Music: NE-YO" explores the R&B heartthrob's status from talented up-and-comer to one of the industry's most… see more

Carrie Underwood 0.0

September 30, 2012

Carrie Underwood speaks openly about the challenges that came along with her sudden fame. She also discusses her search… see more

Nicole Scherzinger 0.0

October 7, 2012

Nicole Scherzinger discusses the road to stardom and the struggles along the way, including opening up for the first ti… see more

Gym Class Heroes 0.0

October 14, 2012

Alternative/hip-hop group Gym Class Heroes discuss their rapid rise to fame and the significant challenges it brought, … see more

Toni Braxton 0.0

October 29, 2012

In "Behind The Music: Toni Braxton," the ultimate R&B icon and survivor speaks candidly and openly for the first time a… see more

T.I. 0.0

November 5, 2012

"Behind the Music: T.I." (aka Clifford Harris Jr.) will catch up with the prolific rapper in the eventful 3 years since… see more

Pink 0.0

November 13, 2012

"Behind The Music: P!nk" will discuss how motherhood has changed her life as well as her continued career success since… see more

Ludacris 0.0

July 28, 2013

BTM Ludacris shines a spotlight on one of the South's finest hip hop lyricists. In his most revealing interview, Ludacr… see more

Linda Perry 0.0

July 16, 2014

Linda Perry talks candidly about her abusive childhood and how she turned her angst into hit songs. After quitting 4 No… see more