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Season 1 – Behind the Music

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An intimate look at the personal lives of influential music artists, revealing their joys and misfortunes.
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Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media 08/11/2021
3/5
Not so much a reboot as a continuation, this new iteration on the classic music-bio docuseries is, as always, variably enjoyable depending on how much the viewer appreciates each subject. Go to Full Review Johnny Loftus Decider 08/02/2021
Feels like a rerun you might discover on a late night channel scroll, despite being buoyed by Martin's unfailing charisma. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Shania Twain

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Alanis Morissette

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Busta Rhymes

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 29, 2021 Ricky Martin Ricky Martin chronicles his journey from teen heart throb in Menudo to leading the Latin new wave. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 29, 2021 LL Cool J LL Cool J chronicles his journey from surviving the tough inner city streets of New York to the ups and downs he faced becoming a legendary hip hop star. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 5, 2021 Huey Lewis Huey Lewis chronicles his journey to stardom and his life-long love of music while discussing his on-going battle with Meniere's Disease and hearing loss; Jimmy Kimmel and Topher Grace share insight on his career as fans and good friends. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 12, 2021 Busta Rhymes Busta Rhymes chronicles his journey as the outrageous renegade of rap who found a new voice after a near-death experience led to a physical and emotional transformation; OT Genasis shares insights on Busta's trajectory as a friend and fan. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 19, 2021 Duran Duran Duran Duran chronicles their journey from ambitious art rockers to one of the biggest bands in the world; for over four decades the band has continued their artistic evolution while managing interpersonal struggles. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 26, 2021 Bret Michaels Bret Michaels chronicles his journey from being the frontman of the ultimate party band, Poison, to battling to get back on the road after life-threatening health scares; Corey Taylor adds insight into Bret's life and impact on the music industry. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 2, 2021 New Kids on the Block NKOTB chronicle their journey from the streets of Boston to the top of the charts; after leaving the spotlight, the band has reunited and are still as popular as ever; Tiffany provides insight on NKOTB's enduring success. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 9, 2021 Fat Joe Fat Joe chronicles his journey from the Bronx streets to becoming a hip hop icon who helped usher Latinos into the forefront of rap; Joe's resilience and consistency shine through as he finds clarity in his darkest times. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 20, 2022 The Bangles In 2000, the Bangles chronicled their journey from an all-girl garage band to one of the most popular groups of the 80's; after selling 10+ million albums, friction and jealousy brought the Bangles down for good, leading to a reunion 11 years later. Details Episode 11 Aired Jul 20, 2022 Lil Wayne Lil Wayne chronicles his journey from battle rapping and a brush with death. Details Episode 12 Aired Jul 20, 2022 Pitbull Pitbull tells his rags to riches journey while navigating hunger, family struggles and loss. Details Episode 13 Aired Jul 20, 2022 Hall and Oates Daryl Hall & John Oates speak of their journey to become the most successful duo in pop history. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 20, 2022 DMX DMX chronicles his journey through the streets of Yonkers to icon. Details Episode 15 Aired Jul 20, 2022 Leif Garrett Leif Garrett charms his way to teen idol glory in the late '70s. Details Episode 16 Aired Jul 20, 2022 Shania Twain - Remastered Shania Twain shares her journey to becoming Queen of country music. Details Episode 17 Aired Jul 20, 2022 Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette chronicles her journey to topping the charts after her critically acclaimed album. Details Episode 18 Aired Nov 22, 2022 Boyz II Men In 2002, Boyz II Men chronicled their journey together, a story that started out as friends singing harmonies in a high school bathroom, to dominating the R&B charts in the mid 90's. Details Episode 19 Aired Nov 28, 2022 Christina Aguilera Christina Aguilera shares her journey from Mouseketeer to trailblazing pop diva; from a humble beginning, she overcame abuse and mental health struggles, she found happiness in music and family. Details Episode 20 Aired Jul 20, 2022 In 2002, Hootie & the Blowfish chronicled their journey up the alt-rock charts after the success of their 1994 album Cracked Rear View; battling racism and personal happiness, Hootie finally won fame and glory. Details Episode 21 Aired Nov 28, 2022 Motley Crue Motley Crue chronicles their journey to becoming the most notorious rock band; rising from the underground metal scene, they became a stadium act, but addiction and the tabloid mill almost destroyed them. Details Episode 22 Aired Nov 28, 2022 Gloria Estefan Gloria Estefan shares her journey from Cuban refugee to an international superstar; she found happiness in singing and a partnership that would bring traditional Cuban music to the mainstream. Details Episode 23 Aired Nov 29, 2022 Pink P!NK speaks candidly about her childhood, drugs, relationships and her wild ride to fame; navigating through the world of pop-music, P!NK found her way to the top, breaking the mold for all pop-stars along the way. Details Episode 24 Aired Nov 28, 2022 TLC Atlanta R&B pop trio TLC chronicle their initial journey up the charts to becoming the number one selling American female group of all time; despite their incredible success, the group's path to fame was no easy ride. Details Episode 25 Airs undefined Bob Marley The life and career of Jamaican singer Bob Marley. Details Episode 26 Aired Nov 29, 2022 Boy George Boy George reflects on his meteoric rise from outcast to 80s global superstar with Culture Club; a tumultuous love affair, intense fame, and addiction almost destroyed his career, but forty years on, he remains an LGBTQ+ pop icon. Details Episode 27 Aired Nov 28, 2022 Remy Ma Remy Ma shares her journey to becoming the queen of NY hip hop, her road to fame with the Terror Squad was paved with loss; a prison sentence almost ended it all, but her comeback inspired millions. Details

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Behind the Music — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Bruce Gillmer, Erica Hanson, Shawna Foster, Michael Maniaci, George Moll, Sitarah Pendelton, Mark Ford, Gay Rosenthal, Alex Castino, Tara Long
Screenwriter
Brad Bernstein
Network
Paramount+
Genre
Documentary, Music, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 29, 2021