VH1's Legends (Season 2)

Legends is a music biography television series on VH1. Originally sponsored by AT&T Corporation, this series documents those artists who have made a significant contribution to music history to be profiled on the show. The show goes in-depth into the entire career of the artist, with each episode containing rare concert and music video footage. The initial episodes were narrated by Kris Kristofferson, however other narrators have included Sheryl Crow, Steven Tyler, Ossie Davis, Levon Helm, Henry Rollins and James Justice. Recent episodes have been hosted by William Baldwin. Tina Turner, Elton John, Pink Floyd and John Lennon are the only artists so far to have been profiled on both Legends and Behind The Music.

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    The Pretenders (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1999-12-06

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: A documentary outlining the dramatic true story of British/ American rock band The Pretenders. From Chrissie Hynde's childhood in Ohio, to the early punk years in Vivienne Westwood's Sex shop in London, to forming the Pretenders and watching the drug-induced deaths of half of her band mates.

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    George Clinton (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1999-12-13

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    The Clash (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1999-12-20

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    Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1999-12-27

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    Neil Young (Episode 5)

    Air date: 2000-01-03

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    The Bee Gees (Episode 6)

    Air date: 2000-01-10

    Overview: The story of the Bee Gees and their musical careers which spanned several decades.

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