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Fame Kills: George Michael
In the early hours of Christmas morning, 2016, George Michael died at his home in Goring-on-Thames, aged only 53. He was found dead, lying in bed, by his then partner Fadi Fawaz. No cause of death was immediately determined. Throughout his career, George Michael was known for both his chart-topping hits and his turbulent personal life. Brushes with the law and tales of his drug use increasingly made more impact than his musical output. There are a lot of unanswered questions surrounding the singer's death. Health scares dogged the last decade of his life. But it was ultimately fame that led the singer to his downfall.
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Fame Kills: Prince
"On Wednesday, April 20th, 2016, Doctor Michael Schulenberg treats Prince again for withdrawals. Later that night, a representative of Prince contacts a Californian addiction specialist Dr Howard Kornfield. He is asked to intervene with the megastars crippling opioid addiction. The doctor cannot make room in his schedule and sends his son Andrew on an overnight flight to Minneapolis. Andrew Kornfield and longtime friends Kirk Johnson and Meron Kekure arrive at Paisley Park Mansion the following day. They go looking for the superstar. To their horror, they find the lifeless body of Prince on the elevator floor. Prince never held back, always giving his all. His life was a party, but parties aren't meant to last. "
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Jimi Hendrix: Trapped in Amber
Enter the life of one of the greatest guitarists of all time Jimi Hendrix. Despite his mainstream career only sadly only spanning four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. Learn about the seeds that planted his musical genius leading up to his tragic death.With exclusive interviews from some of the people lucky enough to work alongside Jimi, we take a look at how the legendary guitarist lived his life in the high powered world of 60’s Rock ‘n’ Roll.
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George Harrison: All Things Pass
George Harrison was an English guitarist, singer, songwriter, and music and film producer who initially achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles, but went on to sell millions of critically acclaimed solo records. Harrison was referred to as the quiet one of the Beatles, often in the shadow of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. However, he later acquired the respect of critics world wide and is now considered to be on the same level - if not surpassing - Lennon and McCartney as a song writer, a result of creating songs such as ‘Here Comes the Sun’ and ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’. Rolling Stone magazine even ranked him number 11 on their list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”, and he is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.With interviews with George Martin and one of Harrison's school friends, this documentary will delve into his life - from his rise to fame, to his struggles with the law, and finally to his brutal stabbing and tragic struggle with cancer.
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Amy Winehouse: The Price of Fame
Amy Winehouse was one of the most iconic and versatile singer songwriters the industry had ever seen. Her sound was new, refreshing and recognisable and helped her win countless awards. But with the success came the fame. In just over 7 years, Amy Winehouse's health plummeted as she was faced with life threatening addiction and constant law suits. Her on going battle with the media also led to her being a prisoner in her own home. Witness the tragic rise and fall of the music industries most infamous icon and the price she paid for fame. This is the story, of Amy Winehouse.
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Bob Dylan: Busy Being Born
Few musicians have made an impact throughout the decades as seismic as Bob Dylan. Retrace his journey, from humble folk beginnings in Hibbing, to the bustling electric Greenwich Village. Discover his musical predecessors & the events that sparked a young Bob Dylan to venture into his own psyche. As the times changed, Dylan’s anti war & pro civil rights message has become ever more present.Unable to be pinned down, Bob’s sound evolved, rewriting the songwriting rule book in the process. Armed with only his guitar and harmonica, he defied the normal conventions set before him, and championed for the weak and down trodden. Dylan has pushed music to its boundaries, and become the only musician to have been awarded a Nobel prize.
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Mick Jagger: A Knight to Remember
There has never been a rock and roll star quite like Mick Jagger. He is the voice of a generation. With over 5 decades within the moving industry, he has completely evolved the sound of music and pushed the Rolling Stones in a direction that has helped them become the biggest rock and roll band ever. He is a successful musician, artist, actor, movie producer and business man. Relive the life and career of the face of the Rolling Stones…This is Mick Jagger, a knight to remember.
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Killing John Lennon
On a cold dark winter’s night on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City, one man made a fateful decision that changed the world– forever. It was December 8th 1980 and John Lennon was about to take his final steps.Killing John Lennon is a dramatic psychoanalysis and step-by-step breakdown behind the lead up to one of the most shocking and senseless crimes the world has ever witnessed.
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Ringo Starr: One of Them
In the early 1960s, Ringo Starr, well known for his easygoing personality, became a legend as a member of The Beatles. Starr, primarily a drummer, also sang and occasionally wrote songs for the group, including "With a Little Help from My Friends" and "Octopus's Garden." In part, Starr's playing shaped rock n' roll for decades to come, as he kept the beat with his sharp, aggressive style behind the kit. As a result of the goodwill and fortune he earned as a Beatle, he was loved around the world and welcomed wherever he went. Even though he was the guy who could sing "Yellow Submarine" and get blisters on his fingers during "Helter Skelter," his success and status didn't protect him from the unseemly, upsetting, and depressing side of life. Although Starr has had more than his fair share of darkness and bad luck, he has been an honourable person through his contributions to music and charities.
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Elvis: The Other Side
Elvis Presley was born a star and is still called the King of Rock’n’Roll. He made an enormous impact on people’s lives with his music,his shows and his loveable personality, but he had a darker sidethat very few people knew about. He was a complicated man with abig temper, and despite being surrounded by friends, family and hisfans, he was lonely and became depressed. His quest forspirituality shows us that he was searching for answers and themeaning of life, and his spiralling drug problem played a big partinto his ‘descent into hell’. His best years in Vegas are haunted bythe dark times throughout the final years of his life. He becamebroken, and while he found fame, he lost himself. His death wassudden and tragic, but the signs were there all along that the Kinghad become ill, and wasn’t up for the show anymore.
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John Lennon: The Dreamer
Relive the dramatic story of one of the greatest songwriters to have ever lived. Experience his transformation from performing in the small clubs of Liverpool to packed out stadia across the globe.Witness the growth of the cheeky mop topped Liverpudlian, as he revolutionises the peacenik movement, standing as an icon for hope against the war in Vietnam.John Lennon spread his message of Peace and Love through his lyrics, dreaming of a more inclusive society.Look back on the remarkable life of Rock and Roll's greatest visionary, John Lennon, The Dreamer.
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Rod Stewart: The Signature Voice
After deciding not to pursue a football career, Rod Stewart burst onto the scene as a brash young singer. His distinctive raspy voice endeared fans around the globe, constantly evolving and adapting his sound to the music of the decade.His unique voice, presence on stage and dynamic fashion sense has turned Rod into a superstar, becoming one of the few musicians to have earned two Rock and Roll hall of fame inductions.Some guys have all the luck, but Rod has persisted, through ups and downs, to remain one of Britain’s most notable performers.
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The Beatles: In the Life
Shooting onto the scene in the early 60’s, The Beatles took the world by storm. Their fame was new, massive and continues to this day. They are still the best-selling band of all time, with over 183 million sales world wide with a net worth of 600 million dollars. Witness the whole story from the Hamburg days all the way through to the studio years. This is the the life of The Beatles.
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Adele: Homecoming
"Adele: Homecoming" takes you on an intimate journey through the life and music of the iconic singer, as she returns to her roots, sharing personal anecdotes and soul-stirring performances in her hometown.
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Elton John: Becoming Rocketman
2019 is the year of Elton John, with the release of the box office hit 'Rocketman', his autobiography and his final farewell tour all eyes are on the musical genius. We take a glimpse into his incredible journey and uncover the truth behind the turbulent and eccentric life of a superstar. Find out what it took for this shy young man to become 'Rocketman'.
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Amy Winehouse: The Legacy
Amy Winehouse was one of the most discussed singer-songwriters of her generation. Her soulful voice won her critical acclaim, scores of awards and fans from all walks of life, while her turbulent and decadent lifestyle made her an irresistible target for the press. In a time when photographs of Amy Winehouse in many states dominated the front pages, each new picture surpassing the last, as she appeared to incrementally crumble under the cocktail that was the magnitude of her success, it was her unique and heartfelt music that touched the hearts of millions of fans. Share her legacy.
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John Lennon: Hard to Imagine
John Winston Ono Lennon was the co-founder of the most successful and influential band of all time, an unrivalled song writer, a political activist and pacifist and a visionary. His songs took popular music to a new level, impacting modern music like no other before or since. This documentary will take you on a journey through his life told by those who knew him best, from his modest upbringing in Liverpool to his world-wide fame, his musical talent to his political activism, and from his struggles with the law to his tragic death.
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