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But overnight, "Hangin' Tough" sales catapulted the five young teens into superstardom. With each airplay the "New Kids" sold more merchandise and concert tickets than virtually any other musical act. They became a money-making machine. Their success set a new standard for many, many imitators to follow.

Through the millions of screaming girls, tours around the world, homesick nights, private jets, psychotic groupies, rumors and deceptions, they had developed a bond like soldiers in a foxhole. However, the whirlwind of. Courtney Love. Behind the Music tells Courtney Love's wild story with in-depth interviews with friends, family, and colleagues, along with the audition tapes for Sid and Nancy, and rare photos and home movies documenting her life with Kurt.

This episode of Behind the Music will trace DMX's journey from his childhood home of violent beatings and his experience with the juvenile justice system to becoming the voice of the streets. As a rapper, he battled his way to the top, becoming the first hip hop artist to have 5 consecutive records debut at Number 1 and crossing over into a lucrative movie career. Enrique Iglesias.

Bonnie Raitt. David Cassidy. Culture Club Reunion. An update on the earlier episode about singer Boy George, as he reunites with his former bandmates to perform again. Harry Chapin. Lionel Richie. Bette Midler. The iconic recording artist turned Oscar-winning actress who dominated the attention of the press for decades through her fashion choices and romances, as well as her work.

Julian Lennon. Music legend John Lennon's eldest son, who experienced some chart success in the mid s. Quincy Jones. The British pop-rock group, led by the constantly feuding Gallagher brothers, which sold millions of albums in the mids while garnering lots of media attention for its brash statements. Kid Rock. Jennifer Lopez. Jennifer was a "girl from the block" who literally danced her way onto the national stage as a Flygirl on "In Living Color.

As an actor, she had to overcome "sassy Latina" stereotyping Jennifer's brilliant portrayal shifted her career into overdrive and put her on the road to superstardom.

Ice Cube. The extraordinary career of Ice Cube begins with his upbringing in South Central Los Angeles where he faced gang violence and drug dealers on a daily basis. Finding refuge in music, Ice Cube and his neighborhood friends formed NWA to speak out about the harsh reality of growing up in the ghetto. Years and many hits later, the group dismantled sparking a bitter feud between Ice Cube and his former band members and manager Jerry Heller, which lead to Ice Cube's decision to embark on a solo career.

The Game. Nowhere to Hide. A look at rock stars who were terrorized by stalkers. Tony Orlando. The soft pop singer and '70s variety show host who went into a downward spiral after losing a friend. The s English rock band whose best-known hit was ""House of the Rising Sun. Quiet Riot. The '80s heavy metal band that had a hit with ""Cum on Feel the Noize. A review of the famed rock festival and the sequel held in in honor of its 25th anniversary. Glen Campbell. Thin Lizzy. Run DMC.

The rap music trio who, among other accomplishments, helped rap cross over into the mainstream through its collaboration with Aerosmith on the hit ""Walk This Way. The San Francisco-based pop-rock group that enjoyed tremendous success throughout the s behind such songs as ""Open Arms"" and ""Don't Stop Believin'. Missy Elliott. Behind the Music: Missy Elliott tracks the rocky road to stardom of one of hip hop's most pioneering, successful female hip hop artists.

Born in Virginia, Missy Elliott's childhood was plagued by poverty, horrific domestic abuse between her father and mother, and sexual abuse at the age of eight. Hear candid stories about how Missy used these hardships for motivation and eventually came to terms with her past, even reaching out to her father for the first time since childhood. Also learn how Missy gained a new outlook after the tragic death of close friend Aaliyah and almost losing her own life to a health crisis.

Shania Twain. The pop-country superstar who overcame a tragic childhood to find multi-platinum success in the '90s. The popular music parodist. Melissa Etheridge. Peter Tosh. The highly influential reggae musician.

Rocky Horror Picture Show. The musical film that became a cult classic. Russell Simmons. A look at singer-songwriters and other musical trends and events of Elton John. The British singer-songwriter who dominated the charts for three decades with songs ranging from rock to adult contemporary. The Go-Go's. The '80s girl group known for hits such as ""We Got the Beat"" and ""Vacation,"" which was torn apart by its members' decadent lifestyles. The Monkees. The pop band formed to star in a s NBC sitcom, which enjoyed chart success during and after the show's run.

The Bangles. The '80s all-female pop-rock band known for such hits as ""Walk Like an Egyptian"" and ""Eternal Flame. Peter Frampton. Arena rock, ""Saturday Night Fever,"" the Son of Sam killings, and other events and trends of are discussed. Anniversary Special. A look back at highlights from the series' first three seasons.

Cat Stevens. Barenaked Ladies. The fun-loving Canadian rock band known for hits like ""One Week. The late '80s teen pop star known for hits like ""Could've Been. The Welsh rock group with ties to The Beatles that eventually saw two members commit suicide. John Lennon: The Last Years. The final years of the life of the rock legend, which he mainly spent caring for youngest son Sean. The Portland, Oregon-based rock trio, whose songs mostly dealt with issues of familial strife.

Rod Stewart. The English-born singer who remained a chart presence for nearly three decades, with hits in genres ranging from rock to disco to adult contemporary.

Billy Idol. The rocker, known for ""Rebel Yell,"" who battled alcohol and drugs and suffered severe injuries in a motorcycle accident. Slash Self as Self. James Hetfield Self as Self. Lars Ulrich Self as Self. Chuck D Self as Self. Lindsey Buckingham Self as Self. Scott Ian Self as Self. Little Richard Self as Self. Dave Mustaine Self as Self. Jimmy Iovine Self as Self. David Crosby Self as Self. Gay Rosenthal.

More like this. Watch options. Storyline Edit. One of two VH1 music biography series Hammer, and Selena. Did you know Edit. Trivia An episode about Jackie Wilson was announced numerous times but never aired. Countdown To Extinction wasn't released until nearly a year after the Black Album. Alternate versions Many of the older segments of the series have been revamped and are now airing as "remastered" versions.

These new versions add in details that have happened to the bands since the original segments on the bands aired. However, these are a double-edged sword, in that a good deal of the material previously present in the episode has been cut out to maintain the hour-long time slot. User reviews 16 Review. Top review. It was ridiculously over the top on the page but always sounded perfectly reasonable when narrated by Jim Forbes, who has been the cool and calm voice of the show save two episodes since its inception.

There were other highlights: Tour manager John Reese described the time he found Slash seemingly dead and blue in front of an elevator after a heroin overdose before being revived. And drummer Steven Adler opened up about the addictions that got him tossed from the band — the day after he hosted our crew for a night of drinking in Las Vegas that included a member of our traveling party spilling red wine on his white carpet, then casually moving a chair over the stain.

Ratt was a bit trickier. Thus the focus was less on the music and more on everything that engulfed the music. One of their cherished memories was of a tour bus filled with bras, panties and sex toys hanging from the ceiling. Guitarist Warren DeMartini, however, was not amused. I did. I resent it — still resent it. As Pantera evolved from a standard-issue hair metal band to heavy groove metal pioneers, its members basked in the rock lifestyle.

I was even able to glimpse the accoutrements of their fame: Before interviewing Vinnie Paul Abbott, I met him at his Dallas strip club, the Clubhouse. Oh, and after many hours of waiting, I did get that final interview with Michaels. Will they even try, especially now, when artists freely share their lives on social media? Adult Swim Fest thrives by blurring the line between virtual and reality.