Behind the Music

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5x9
Sinead O'Connor
Episode overview
The controversial Irish singer who landed a number one hit with ""Nothing Compares 2 U.""
5x12
Salt 'n' Pepa
Episode overview
The all-female rap trio that scored major hits with songs like ""Push It"" and ""Whatta Man.""
5x1
Pat Benatar
Episode overview
The rock singer known for 1980s hits like ""Love Is a Battlefield"" and ""Hit Me With Your Best Shot.""
5x2
REO Speedwagon
Episode overview
The 1980s rock band that hit #1 with ""Keep on Loving You"" and the ballad ""Can't Fight This Feeling.""
5x3
Twisted Sister
Episode overview
The '80s heavy metal band that recorded the rock anthem ""We're Not Gonna Take It.""
5x4
Hair
Episode overview
The controversial musical about the hippie movement.
5x5
Blind Melon
Episode overview
The alternative rock group, known for the hit ""No Rain,"" that soon lost lead singer Shannon Hoon to a drug overdose.
5x6
Judas Priest
Episode overview
The metal band that faced several lawsuits from parents who claimed the group's music caused teenagers to commit suicide.
5x7
Sean P. Diddy Combs
Episode overview
The successful rapper/producer, known for his solo hits as well as his work with artists such as Mase and The Notorious B.I.G., who battled gun charges following a shootout at a nightclub.
5x8
Aaliyah - The Life and Death
Episode overview
The young R&B superstar who died in a plane crash in 2001.
5x10
Lindsey Buckingham
Episode overview
The singer/guitarist and member of Fleetwood Mac, who had a tumultuous relationship with bandmate Stevie Nicks.
5x11
Mary J. Blige
Episode overview
The talented R&B singer/songwriter who struggled with drugs, alcohol, stormy relationships and her own ego before finally finding peace.
5x13
Sublime
Episode overview
The alternative rock band that found success with its catalog only after the drug overdose death of lead singer Bradley Nowell.
5x14
The Cult
Episode overview
The hard rock band fronted by Ian Astbury.
5x15
Hall & Oates
Episode overview
The white pop/soul duo that recorded over two dozen hits over the course of 15 years, including 6 songs that topped the charts.
5x16
Busta Rhymes
Episode overview
The eccentric rapper known for hits like ""Woo-hah! Got You All in Check.""
5x17
Anthrax
Episode overview
The speed metal band that enjoyed success throughout the '80s and '90s despite a lack of radio airplay.
5x18
Sheryl Crow
Episode overview
The singer/songwriter who began a successful career by going platinum and winning a Best New Artist Grammy for her debut album, Tuesday Night Music Club.
5x19
Garbage
Episode overview
The alternative rock group that also crossed over to pop radio with such songs as ""Stupid Girl"" and ""Only Happy When It Rains.""
5x20
Foreigner
Episode overview
The British-American rock group which was one of the top selling rock bands of the late '70s and 1980s, thanks to songs such as ""Double Vision"" and ""Waiting for a Girl Like You.""
5x21
Boyz II Men
Episode overview
The R&B quartet that dominated the charts in the early to mid 1990s with record-setting hits such as ""End of the Road"" and ""One Sweet Day.""
5x22
Bob Marley
Episode overview
The legendary reggae star.
5x23
BTM 5th Anniversary: Updates & Fresh Takes
Episode overview
The show catches up with some of its past subjects.
5x24
BTM 5th Anniversary: Riches to Rags
Episode overview
A look at stars who lost their fortunes.
5x25
BTM 5th Anniversary: Most Shocking Moments
Episode overview
A look back at some of the more surprising events described in previous episodes.
5x26
BTM 5th Anniversary: Near Death Experiences
Episode overview
A review of episodes involving stars who faced death and lived to tell about it.
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BTM 5th Anniversary: Raunchy Revelations
Episode overview
Some of the more surprising (and disgusting) confessions from previous episodes are recalled.
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BTM 5th Anniversary: Heartbreaks & Break-ups
Episode overview
A look at relationships gone bad.

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