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VH1's Legends Season 1

Ended 1996–2000
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VH1's Legends Season 1 Plot

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

Season 1 Episodes

14 episodes
1
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.
2
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.
3
Marvin Gaye
Dec 16, 1996
5
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.
7
David Bowie
Jan 13, 1997
Unfolding the career of rock star David Bowie. Interviews and concert clips included.
8
Johnny Cash
Jan 20, 1997
9
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.
10
Curtis Mayfield
Feb 3, 1997
12
Elton John
Feb 17, 1997
13
John Fogerty
Feb 24, 1997
14
B.B. King
Mar 3, 1997
15
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Mar 10, 1997
19
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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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.