Behind the Music - Episode Guide

Ricky Martin chronicles his journey from teen heart throb in Menudo, to leading the Latin new wave. Ricky reveals how he finally was able to share his truth with the world and come out.

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 and pop culture icon. Eminem provides insights on how LL has left his mark on the Hip Hop genre.

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 of Huey's.

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.

uran 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.

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.

NKOTB chronicle their journey from the streets of Boston to the top of the charts. After leaving the spotlight, the band has reunited as grown men and are still as popular as ever with their fans. Tiffany provides insights on NKOTB's enduring success.

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.

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.

In the most candid interview of his life, George Michael chronicles his journey from teen sensation in Wham! to solo icon, revealing his struggles with his identity and sexuality. This episode was filmed in 2004, 12 years before he passed away.

In this 2009 episode of Behind the Music, Lil Wayne chronicles his journey from battle rapping at age 9 to becoming known as the Best Rapper Alive. Despite his success, Wayne shares insight into his struggles including an early brush with death.

In this updated 2012 episode, Pitbull chronicles his rags to riches journey from Little Havana to becoming Mr. Worldwide. Pitbull shares how he brought Latin fused hip hop to the mainstream, while navigating hunger, family struggles, and deep loss.

In 2010, Daryl Hall & John Oates chronicled their journey to becoming the most successful duo in pop music history. After enormous success in the 80's, Hall & Oates struggled to remain relevant, eventually reconnecting with a new generation of fans.

In this updated episode of Behind the Music (2010), DMX chronicles his journey from the streets of Yonkers to icon. Despite his success, skeletons of his past were never far behind. In one of his final interviews, he shared hope and faith.

In 1998, Leif Garrett chronicled his path from idol to addict. He charmed his way to teen idol glory in the late 70's, until an accident sent him on a downward spiral into addiction, self- destruction, and ultimately redemption. Updated content.

Shania Twain shares her journey to becoming the reigning queen of country music. From a humble beginning, she overcame tragic loss. But she shattered expectations of what a country star can be worldwide. Originally aired 1998, now with new content.

In 1999 Alanis Morissette chronicled her journey to the top of the charts following her critically acclaimed album Jagged Little Pill. Fans embraced her unapologetic message as their own but she struggled with success & expectations. Updated Content.

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.

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.

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.

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. But they rose from the ashes.

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. Originally aired in 1998, with new content.

In this remastered 2012 episode, 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.

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. With updated content.

In this special edition, posthumous episode of Behind the Music (2002), those closest to Bob Marley share his journey, pioneering reggae music across the globe.He overcame hatred and hardship on his way to immortality.Contains new content.

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.

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.

Behind the Music presents a brand new episode on country music sensation Jason Aldean. This small-town kid turned country superstar never backed down in life, changing the country music genre forever.

Jennifer Lopez reflects on key moments of her iconic career in music, film & fashion. But when questioned by critics & crushed by personal crisis, she battled self-doubt.

In this new episode of Behind the Music, Trace Adkins shares his story of survival and success. After a near-fatal shooting, Trace worked his way to the top of the country music charts. Despite the obstacles, he forged his own music destiny.

Ronnie, Ricky, and Mike share their underdog story; from tween pop-stardom in New Edition to their rise as Bell Biv Devoe. Infighting, addiction, and mental health struggles almost took the group down, but after 40 years, they are still on top.

In a new episode of Behind the Music, Wolfgang Van Halen details his lifelong journey in rock music, culminating in his solo project, Mammoth WVH. With raw honesty, he emotionally explores his father's addiction, cancer, and eventual passing.

In this posthumous episode, those closest to The Notorious B.I.G. share his journey to becoming one of the greatest rappers of all time, the backstory of the East vs West coast feud, and details around the enduring mystery of his tragic death.

In the last in-depth interview of his life, Rob Pilatus and performer Fabrice Morvan, chronicle their rise and fall as Milli Vanilli. They topped the charts with Girl You Know It's True, but they became infamous when revealed to be a lipsync act.

50 Cent shares his rise from the streets of Queens NY, to becoming one of the wealthiest rappers of all time. His road was paved by struggle, feuds, and violence. After being shot nine times, he survived, and his drive pushed him to the top.

Bobby Brown gets candid about his controversial life as the King of Stage. He shares his journey from the projects in Roxbury Boston, his breakthrough with New Edition, and the dark times that followed him throughout his career.

In this episode of Behind the Music, Ice-T shares his story of tragedy and triumph. Orphaned at an early age, Ice-T worked the streets for survival. He found salvation through hip hop and film, becoming a voice for the voiceless.

In 2001, Sinéad O'Connor shared her journey from abuse survivor to iconic protest singer. Despite a career marked by controversy, she found salvation through rebellion, music, and faith.