VH1's Legends
Season 1
199620 episodes
Hour-long documentaries detailing the lives and careers of celebrities in the music industry.
Episodes
- E1
The Who
1996-12-02
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.
- E2
The Grateful Dead
1996-12-09
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.
- E3
Marvin Gaye
1996-12-16
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E4
Eric Clapton
1996-12-23
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E5
The Doors
1996-12-30
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.
E6U2
1997-01-06 · 45m
Four teenage friends from Dublin navigate personal tragedy, religious conflicts, and the pressure of stardom to become one of the world's biggest rock bands. Following a path from small clubs to massive stadiums, this documentary explores the group's journey to define their own sound and purpose.
- E7
David Bowie
1997-01-13
Unfolding the career of rock star David Bowie. Interviews and concert clips included.
- E8
Johnny Cash
1997-01-20
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E9
Tina Turner
1997-01-27
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.
- E10
Curtis Mayfield
1997-02-03
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E11
Aretha Franklin
1997-02-10
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E12
Elton John
1997-02-17
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E13
John Fogerty
1997-02-24
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E14
B.B. King
1997-03-03
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E15
Stevie Ray Vaughan
1997-03-10
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E16
Queen
1997-03-17
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.
E17Bruce Springsteen
1997-03-24 · 45m
Profile of Bruce Springsteen from his early days playing in garage bands in New Jersey to his rise as rock legend; includes rare, personal photos, interviews and classic performances.
- E18
Janis Joplin
1997-03-31 · 60m
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.
- E19
Led Zeppelin
1997-04-07
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.
- E20
John Lennon
1997-04-14
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.