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Marvin Gaye sings in his father's church and in the Moonglows before signing with Motown; he records songs by Smokey Robinson before producing the protest album "What's Going On"; Gaye is killed in 1984 during a domestic dispute with his father.
Born in Detroit in 1940, Smokey Robinson is second to only Berry Gordy in the founding of Motown; a prolific songwriter, he is credited with 4,000 songs and 37 Top 40 hits, including "The Tears of a Clown" and "The Tracks of My Tears."
Born in 1953 in Brooklyn, N.Y., singer Pat Benatar works the club scene and finds her guitarist and future husband Neil Giraldo.
The Ramones, a group of "brothers" from Forest Hills, Queens, help invent punk rock by mastering a simple but extremely effective sound: a combination of speedy grooves, sing-along tunes and deadpan lyrics.
Music critics discuss Neil Young's career.
A look at the iconic band through interviews, media archives and performances.
Peter Gabriel's career, from his time in Genesis to his solo pursuits, is chronicled with interviews, news archives and performances.
American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor, arranger, Grammy Award winner and record breaker Lenny Kravitz.
A look at the life of the singer and her impact on the music industry.
A look at the life and music of the flamboyant singer-songwriter who sold more than 13 million copies of his 1984 album Purple Rain.
The life and times of Blondie.
Journalists and critics examine the rise of The Bee Gees.
Cher is an iconic figure of music, film and TV with a career spanning over 50 years.
Coldplay, originally formed as Pectorals, has gone on to worldwide fame and had numerous successful hits.
The story of the punk rock band who arose out of West London in 1976.
Journalists discuss the rise of Tina Turner and her successful solo career.
Fronted by the extroverted Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath is an influential pioneer of the heavy metal genre; they formed in 1960s Birmingham and enjoy commercial success with their self-titled debut album and "Paranoid."
Critics and journalists take a look at the career of British rock band Depeche Mode; featuring music videos "I Feel Loved" and "Wrong."
Music videos and archived footage of the Foo Fighters.
Archive footage documents the formation and success of '80s rock band Guns N' Roses.
Iron Maiden, the giants of the metal scene.
Featuring singles "Time is Running Out" and "Hysteria" by Muse.
New Order was formed by the remaining members of Joy Division following the suicide of vocalist Ian Curtis; archived interviews and music video dating back to their 1980 formation.
A collection of interviews and music videos surrounding the formation and sustained success of R.E.M.'s distinct sound.
A collection of music videos, interviews and performances from Simply Red.
Music videos and interviews documenting the formation and success of Aerosmith.
Archived interviews and videos documenting Nine Inch Nails.
The story of Eurythmics' rise to fame, starting with Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart and their difference in backgrounds.
Music critics discuss the band's career; featuring classic music videos.
Music critics provide insight into Pearl Jam's career; classic music videos.
Music critics discuss Bon Jovi; featuring classic music videos and news archives.
The story of Green Day from their start as the band "Sweet Children" to the present.
Music critics discuss Tom Petty's career.