About this season
The battling egos, power struggles and inter-band rivalries that split up The Beatles, The Supremes, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, The Beach Boys, N.W.A, Van Halen and Sonny and Cher. From crippling drug addictions to scandalous affairs, we uncover the incredible true stories by recreating the key moments the cameras missed in addition to using rare band interviews and off-stage footage to piece together each dramatic tale.
Episodes (6)
1. Motley Crue
Aired 16 June 2019 • 45 min
Motley Crue has sold over 100 million records making them one of the most successful rock bands in the world. The rise of the Sunset Strip bad boys was an 80s journey of debauchery and excess, until their hair metal hedonism ended in tragedy and addiction. Behind the fame, fortune and larger than life lifestyles was recrimination, rehab and bitter resentment.
2. Guns N Roses
Aired 16 June 2019 • 45 min
Formed in 1985, Guns N' Roses is regarded as one of the best rock bands of all time and its album, 'Appetite for Destruction' is the best-selling debut in U.S. history. The band's potent mix of hard rock and beautiful melodies, coupled with insightful and emotional lyrics helped them cross over into the mainstream, resulting in over 100 million record sales. But behind the immense fame and success lay chaos.
3. Spice Girls
Aired 30 June 2019 • 45 min
4. New Kids on the Block
Aired 30 June 2019 • 45 min
5. Smashing Pumpkins
Aired 7 July 2019 • 45 min
6. The Clash
Aired 7 July 2019 • 45 min