VH1's Legends

Season 1

20 episodes · Dec 2, 1996

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

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  • S1E1

    The Who

    Dec 2, 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.

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  • S1E2

    The Grateful Dead

    Dec 9, 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.

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  • S1E3

    Marvin Gaye

    Dec 16, 1996
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  • S1E4

    Eric Clapton

    Dec 23, 1996
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  • S1E5

    The Doors

    Dec 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.

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  • U2
    S1E6

    U2

    Jan 6, 199745m

    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.

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  • S1E7

    David Bowie

    Jan 13, 1997

    Unfolding the career of rock star David Bowie. Interviews and concert clips included.

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  • S1E8

    Johnny Cash

    Jan 20, 1997
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  • S1E9

    Tina Turner

    Jan 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.

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  • S1E10

    Curtis Mayfield

    Feb 3, 1997
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  • S1E11

    Aretha Franklin

    Feb 10, 1997
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  • S1E12

    Elton John

    Feb 17, 1997
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  • S1E13

    John Fogerty

    Feb 24, 1997
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  • S1E14

    B.B. King

    Mar 3, 1997
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  • S1E15

    Stevie Ray Vaughan

    Mar 10, 1997
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  • S1E16

    Queen

    Mar 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.

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  • Bruce Springsteen
    S1E17

    Bruce Springsteen

    Mar 24, 199745m

    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.

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  • S1E18

    Janis Joplin

    Mar 31, 199760m

    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.

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  • S1E19

    Led Zeppelin

    Apr 7, 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.

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  • S1E20

    John Lennon

    Apr 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.

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