Behind The Music

Genre: History

Premiere: 1997

Network: VH1

IMDB Rating: 7.2/10

Sessons: 15

Full Episodes: 270

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Full Show Summary

This is one of the most veteran music programs of all TV, in the air since 1997. Produced and broadcasted by VH1, it offers in-depth biographies of different musicians and bands. Through the years, Behind the music has devoted episodes to artists like Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, Meat Loaf, Rick Springfield, Dionne Warwick, Slash, Donna Summers and many, many others. The show doesn’t shy away from the artists’ toughest moments, and it often describes their descents into drug consumption, their divorces or their fights with fellow band members. This often means that, the more troubled the life of the artist, the more interesting the episode is. For instance, the one about Milli Vanilli, the failed 80s duo, was one of the most fascinantig, even if the musicians themselves had a terrible career. Other examples include Peter Frampton, MC Hammer or Vanilla Ice, who passed from celelibrity to an almost anonymous life really fast, make for the most interesting stories. Some complain that the episodes revolve too much around the personal lives of the artists and not their music, but that’s kind of the point. Others say that the program should only feature artists whose career is over or in a slump, since they make the more interesting or educational stories, and that it doesn’t make much sense talking about artists who have never really left the spotlight, like Celine Dion or Ricky Martin. Of course, the enjoyment of a particular episode will usually depend on how much you enjoy or have enjoyed the featured artist or band. All in all, after 15 years Behind the music remains an interesting and informative musical program.

Last Episode, 16 July 2014: Season 15, Episode 1: Linda Perry
Rock singer, songwriter & producer Linda Perry is the focus on today's episode of VH1's "Behind The Music".

Episode Guide
Cast

Date Aired	Behind The Music Episodes
Season 1
24 August 1997	Season 1, Episode 1: Milli Vanilli
24 August 1997	Season 1, Episode 2: M.C. Hammer
31 August 1997	Season 1, Episode 3: Boy George
07 September 1997	Season 1, Episode 4: Fleetwood Mac
21 September 1997	Season 1, Episode 5: Nowhere to Run
28 September 1997	Season 1, Episode 6: Imagemakers
19 October 1997	Season 1, Episode 7: Lynyrd Skynyrd
26 October 1997	Season 1, Episode 8: Teddy Pendergrass
09 November 1997	Season 1, Episode 9: Billy Joel
16 November 1997	Season 1, Episode 10: Lilith Fair
30 November 1997	Season 1, Episode 11: Andy Gibb
02 December 1997	Season 1, Episode 12: Jim Croce
01 January 1998	Season 1, Episode 13: The Carpenters
11 January 1998	Season 1, Episode 14: Sonny Bono
18 January 1998	Season 1, Episode 15: The Mamas and the Papas
01 February 1998	Season 1, Episode 16: Meat Loaf
15 February 1998	Season 1, Episode 17: Gladys Knight
01 March 1998	Season 1, Episode 18: Willie Nelson
08 March 1998	Season 1, Episode 19: Jerry Lee Lewis
15 March 1998	Season 1, Episode 20: Rick James
22 March 1998	Season 1, Episode 21: David Crosby
29 March 1998	Season 1, Episode 22: Selena
05 April 1998	Season 1, Episode 23: Jefferson Airplane
12 April 1998	Season 1, Episode 24: David Cassidy
19 April 1998	Season 1, Episode 25: Ozzy Osbourne
26 April 1998	Season 1, Episode 26: Ted Nugent
03 May 1998	Season 1, Episode 27: Joe Cocker
10 May 1998	Season 1, Episode 28: Takin' It to the Streets
17 May 1998	Season 1, Episode 29: Frank Sinatra
24 May 1998	Season 1, Episode 30: Studio 54
31 May 1998	Season 1, Episode 31: Keith Moon
07 June 1998	Season 1, Episode 32: Bonnie Raitt
14 June 1998	Season 1, Episode 33: Robbie Robertson
21 June 1998	Season 1, Episode 34: Def Leppard
28 June 1998	Season 1, Episode 35: Tony Orlando
05 July 1998	Season 1, Episode 36: Gloria Estefan
12 July 1998	Season 1, Episode 37: Jan and Dean
19 July 1998	Season 1, Episode 38: Harry Chapin
26 July 1998	Season 1, Episode 39: Gloria Gaynor
Season 2
16 August 1998	Season 2, Episode 1: Madonna
30 August 1998	Season 2, Episode 2: 1968
6 September 1998	Season 2, Episode 3: Steppenwolf
20 September 1998	Season 2, Episode 4: John Denver
27 September 1998	Season 2, Episode 5: Blondie
4 October 1998	Season 2, Episode 6: Shania Twain
1 November 1998	Season 2, Episode 7: Stevie Nicks
8 November 1998	Season 2, Episode 8: John Mellencamp
22 November 1998	Season 2, Episode 9: Metallica
29 November 1998	Season 2, Episode 10: Lionel Richie
29 November 1998	Season 2, Episode 11: Rick Springfield
29 November 1998	Season 2, Episode 12: K.C. and the Sunshine Band
6 December 1998	Season 2, Episode 13: R.E.M.
13 December 1998	Season 2, Episode 14: Mötley Crüe
20 December 1998	Season 2, Episode 15: David Cassidy
3 January 1999	Season 2, Episode 16: Bette Midler
10 January 1999	Season 2, Episode 17: Leif Garrett
24 January 1998	Season 2, Episode 18: Heart
3 February 1999	Season 2, Episode 19: The Day the Music Died
28 February 1998	Season 2, Episode 20: Depeche Mode
7 March 1999	Season 2, Episode 21: Grand Funk Railroad
14 March 1999	Season 2, Episode 22: Iggy Pop
28 March 1999	Season 2, Episode 23: Vanilla Ice
4 April 1999	Season 2, Episode 24: Duran Duran
11 April 1999	Season 2, Episode 25: Cher
18 April 1999	Season 2, Episode 26: TLC
25 April 1999	Season 2, Episode 27: Julian Lennon
2 May 1999	Season 2, Episode 28: Alice Cooper
9 May 1999	Season 2, Episode 29: The Black Crowes
	Season 2, Episode 30: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
23 May 1999	Season 2, Episode 31: Marianne Faithfull
30 May 1999	Season 2, Episode 32: The Red Hot Chili Peppers
13 June 1999	Season 2, Episode 33: Eric Burdon & the Animals
20 June 1999	Season 2, Episode 34: Donna Summer
27 June 1999	Season 2, Episode 35: Lenny Kravitz
4 July 1999	Season 2, Episode 36: 'Weird Al' Yankovic
11 July 1999	Season 2, Episode 37: Poison
18 July 1999	Season 2, Episode 38: Quiet Riot
25 July 1999	Season 2, Episode 39: Natalie Cole
16 May 1999	Season 2, Episode 40: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
23 May 1999	Season 2, Episode 41: Marianne Faithfull
30 May 1999	Season 2, Episode 42: Red Hot Chili Peppers
13 June 1999	Season 2, Episode 43: Eric Burdon
20 June 1999	Season 2, Episode 44: Donna Summer
27 June 1999	Season 2, Episode 45: Lenny Kravitz
04 July 1999	Season 2, Episode 46: "Weird Al" Yankovic
11 July 1999	Season 2, Episode 47: Poison
18 July 1999	Season 2, Episode 48: Quiet Riot
25 July 1999	Season 2, Episode 49: Natalie Cole
Season 3
1 August 1999	Season 3, Episode 1: Melissa Etheridge
8 August 1999	Season 3, Episode 2: Woodstock
15 August 1999	Season 3, Episode 3: Bay City Rollers
22 August 1999	Season 3, Episode 4: Donny & Marie
29 August 1999	Season 3, Episode 5: Peter Tosh
5 September 1999	Season 3, Episode 6: Goo Goo Dolls
12 September 1999	Season 3, Episode 7: Bad Company
19 September 1999	Season 3, Episode 8: Glen Campbell
3 October 1999	Season 3, Episode 9: Sting
	Season 3, Episode 10: Alan Freed
17 October 1999	Season 3, Episode 11: Thin Lizzy
31 October 1999	Season 3, Episode 12: Rocky Horror Picture Show
21 November 1999	Season 3, Episode 13: Dr. Dre
28 November 1999	Season 3, Episode 14: Barry White
5 December 1999	Season 3, Episode 15: Alanis Morissette
12 December 1999	Season 3, Episode 16: Genesis
26 December 1999	Season 3, Episode 17: 1999
09 January 2000	Season 3, Episode 18: Michael Hutchence
16 January 2000	Season 3, Episode 19: Celine Dion
23 January 2000	Season 3, Episode 20: Russell Simmons
06 February 2000	Season 3, Episode 21: Quincy Jones
20 February 2000	Season 3, Episode 22: Run DMC
20 February 2000	Season 3, Episode 23: Run-D.M.C.
12 March 2000	Season 3, Episode 24: 1970
19 March 2000	Season 3, Episode 25: Elton John
02 April 2000	Season 3, Episode 26: Oasis
09 April 2000	Season 3, Episode 27: No Doubt
2000	Season 3, Episode 28: 1984
23 April 2000	Season 3, Episode 29: The Police
19 May 2000	Season 3, Episode 30: 1992
21 May 2000	Season 3, Episode 31: The Go-Go's
28 May 2000	Season 3, Episode 32: Ricky Martin
04 June 2000	Season 3, Episode 33: AC/DC
11 June 2000	Season 3, Episode 34: Bon Jovi
25 June 2000	Season 3, Episode 35: The Monkees
09 July 2000	Season 3, Episode 36: Queen Latifah
16 July 2000	Season 3, Episode 37: Public Enemy
23 July 2000	Season 3, Episode 38: Faith Hill
30 July 2000	Season 3, Episode 39: The Bangles
06 August 2000	Season 3, Episode 40: Peter Frampton
13 August 2000	Season 3, Episode 41: Styx
20 August 2000	Season 3, Episode 42: 1977
27 August 2000	Season 3, Episode 43: Ice-T
24 September 2000	Season 3, Episode 44: Anniversary Special
Season 4
01 October 2000	Season 4, Episode 1: Cat Stevens
08 October 2000	Season 4, Episode 2: Barenaked Ladies
15 October 2000	Season 4, Episode 3: Chicago
29 October 2000	Season 4, Episode 4: Tiffany
05 November 2000	Season 4, Episode 5: Badfinger
12 November 2000	Season 4, Episode 6: Brian Setzer
19 November 2000	Season 4, Episode 7: Snoop Dogg
26 November 2000	Season 4, Episode 8: Creed
03 December 2000	Season 4, Episode 9: John Lennon: The Last Years
10 December 2000	Season 4, Episode 10: Everclear
17 December 2000	Season 4, Episode 11: 2000
5 November 2000	Season 4, Episode 12: Badfinger
04 February 2001	Season 4, Episode 13: Huey Lewis & The News
18 February 2001	Season 4, Episode 14: Journey
25 February 2001	Season 4, Episode 15: The Doobie Brothers
04 March 2001	Season 4, Episode 16: Rod Stewart
11 March 2001	Season 4, Episode 17: Flashdance
01 April 2001	Season 4, Episode 18: Saturday Night Fever
15 April 2001	Season 4, Episode 19: Billy Idol
22 April 2001	Season 4, Episode 20: Megadeth
29 April 2001	Season 4, Episode 21: 1972
06 May 2001	Season 4, Episode 22: 1975
27 May 2001	Season 4, Episode 23: Blues Traveler
03 June 2001	Season 4, Episode 24: 1981
10 June 2001	Season 4, Episode 25: 1987
17 June 2001	Season 4, Episode 26: 1994
24 June 2001	Season 4, Episode 27: Rick Nelson
08 July 2001	Season 4, Episode 28: The Notorious B.I.G
15 July 2001	Season 4, Episode 29: Green Day
22 July 2001	Season 4, Episode 30: Neil Diamond
05 August 2001	Season 4, Episode 31: Pat Benatar
12 August 2001	Season 4, Episode 32: REO Speedwagon
8 July 2001	Season 4, Episode 33: The Notorious B.I.G.
26 August 2001	Season 4, Episode 34: Hair
09 September 2001	Season 4, Episode 35: Blind Melon
23 September 2001	Season 4, Episode 36: Judas Priest
Season 5
07 October 2001	Season 5, Episode 1: Sean "P. Diddy" Combs
14 October 2001	Season 5, Episode 2: Aaliyah
21 October 2001	Season 5, Episode 3: Sinead O'Connor
11 November 2001	Season 5, Episode 4: Lindsey Buckingham
18 November 2001	Season 5, Episode 5: Mary J. Blige
25 November 2001	Season 5, Episode 6: Salt 'n' Pepa
7 October 2001	Season 5, Episode 7: Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs
20 January 2002	Season 5, Episode 8: The Cult
27 January 2002	Season 5, Episode 9: Hall & Oates
17 February 2002	Season 5, Episode 10: Busta Rhymes
10 March 2002	Season 5, Episode 11: Anthrax
17 March 2002	Season 5, Episode 12: Sheryl Crow
07 April 2002	Season 5, Episode 13: Garbage
28 April 2002	Season 5, Episode 14: Foreigner
19 May 2002	Season 5, Episode 15: Cher (update)
23 June 2002	Season 5, Episode 16: Hootie & the Blowfish
30 June 2002	Season 5, Episode 17: Bob Marley
25 August 2002	Season 5, Episode 18: Boyz II Men
26 August 2002	Season 5, Episode 19: BTM 5th Anniversary: Updates & Fresh Takes
27 August 2002	Season 5, Episode 20: BTM 5th Anniversary: Riches to Rags
28 August 2002	Season 5, Episode 21: BTM 5th Anniversary: Most Shocking Moments
29 August 2002	Season 5, Episode 22: BTM 5th Anniversary: Near Death Experiences
30 August 2002	Season 5, Episode 23: BTM 5th Anniversary: Raunchy Revelations
31 August 2002	Season 5, Episode 24: BTM 5th Anniversary: Heartbreaks & Break-ups
Season 6
01 September 2002	Season 6, Episode 1: Aerosmith
08 September 2002	Season 6, Episode 2: Cyndi Lauper
17 November 2002	Season 6, Episode 3: Matchbox Twenty
Season 7
09 November 2003	Season 7, Episode 1: Britney Spears
23 November 2003	Season 7, Episode 2: Spice Girls
13 March 2004	Season 7, Episode 3: TLC: The Final Chapter
04 July 2004	Season 7, Episode 4: Guns N' Roses
Season 8
22 August 2004	Season 8, Episode 1: George Michael
10 October 2004	Season 8, Episode 2: L.L. Cool J
28 April 2005	Season 8, Episode 3: New Edition
13 June 2005	Season 8, Episode 4: Backstreet Boys
Season 9
02 March 2006	Season 9, Episode 1: Kid Rock
11 May 2006	Season 9, Episode 2: Pantera
11 May 2006	Season 9, Episode 3: Ratt
10 June 2006	Season 9, Episode 4: Nick Lachey
Season 10
28 September 2008	Season 10, Episode 1: New Kids on the Block
Season 11
6 August 2009	Season 11, Episode 1: Lil' Wayne
13 August 2009	Season 11, Episode 2: Season 11, Episode 2
20 August 2009	Season 11, Episode 3: Season 11, Episode 3
27 August 2009	Season 11, Episode 4: Season 11, Episode 4
3 September 2009	Season 11, Episode 5: Season 11, Episode 5
10 September 2009	Season 11, Episode 6: Season 11, Episode 6
Season 12
7 Jun 2010	Season 12, Episode 1: DMX
13 Jun 2010	Season 12, Episode 2: Christina Aguilera
14 Jun 2010	Season 12, Episode 3: Eve
21 Jun 2010	Season 12, Episode 4: Courtney Love
28 Jun 2010	Season 12, Episode 5: Jennifer Hudson
4 July 2010	Season 12, Episode 6: Jennifer Lopez
19 July 2010	Season 12, Episode 7: Usher
24 August 2010	Season 12, Episode 8: Fantasia
16 October 2010	Season 12, Episode 9: Poison
23 October 2010	Season 12, Episode 10: Leif Garrett
30 October 2010	Season 12, Episode 11: Alice Cooper
6 November 2010	Season 12, Episode 12: Boy George
13 November 2010	Season 12, Episode 13: Hall & Oates
20 November 2010	Season 12, Episode 14: Duran Duran
27 November 2010	Season 12, Episode 15: Lynyrd Skynyrd
4 December 2010	Season 12, Episode 16: Fleetwood Mac
11 December 2010	Season 12, Episode 17: Green Day
07 March 2011	Season 12, Episode 18: Nelly
29 June 2011	Season 12, Episode 19: Missy Elliott
6 July 2011	Season 12, Episode 20: Ice Cube
13 July 2011	Season 12, Episode 21: Miranda Lambert
24 July 2011	Season 12, Episode 22: Mary J. Blige
31 July 2011	Season 12, Episode 23: Enrique Iglesias
7 August 2011	Season 12, Episode 24: Adam Lambert
14 August 2011	Season 12, Episode 25: Ricky Martin
11 November 2011	Season 12, Episode 26: Megadeth
19 November 2011	Season 12, Episode 27: TBA
26 November 2011	Season 12, Episode 28: TBA
10 December 2011	Season 12, Episode 29: Pat Benatar
17 December 2011	Season 12, Episode 30: Rick James
7 January 2012	Season 12, Episode 31: Weird Al Yankovic
14 January 2012	Season 12, Episode 32: Styx
21 January 2012	Season 12, Episode 33: TBA
28 January 2012	Season 12, Episode 34: Ted Nugent
4 February 2012	Season 12, Episode 35: Blondie
	Season 12, Episode 36:
Season 13
15 March 2012	Season 13, Episode 1: Pitbull
22 March 2012	Season 13, Episode 2: Game
29 March 2012	Season 13, Episode 3: T-Pain
12 April 2012	Season 13, Episode 4: Akon
11 April 2012	Season 13, Episode 5: Akon
18 April 2012	Season 13, Episode 6: Nas
25 April 2012	Season 13, Episode 7: Brandy
02 May 2012	Season 13, Episode 8: Notorious B.I.G.
16 September 2012	Season 13, Episode 9: Train
23 September 2012	Season 13, Episode 10: Ne-Yo
30 September 2012	Season 13, Episode 11: Carrie Underwood
7 October 2012	Season 13, Episode 12: Nicole Scherzinger
14 October 2012	Season 13, Episode 13: Gym Class Heroes
28 October 2012	Season 13, Episode 14: Toni Braxton
4 November 2012	Season 13, Episode 15: T.I. (Updated)
13 November 2012	Season 13, Episode 16: P!nk (Updated)
20 March 2013	Season 13, Episode 17: 50 Cent (Updated)
16 June 2013	Season 13, Episode 18: L.L. Cool J (Updated)
Season 14
28 July 2013	Season 14, Episode 1: Ludacris
Season 15
16 July 2014	Season 15, Episode 1: Linda Perry