UPCOMING EPISODES

We delve into the six songs that saw British Blues rockers Whitesnake become global rock icons. From their early origins in England though to their 80s US chart-topping smash hit, ‘Here I Go Again’. We hear from current & former band members, the Emmy award winning video director & industry experts who witnessed it all. Original members, Guitarist Bernie Marsden & Bass player Neil Murray recall the groups early days and the drive that saw lead singer David Coverdale consistently change the bands line-up. Blues Guitarist Joe Bonamassa offers his unique appraisal of what makes the band’s music so memorable. Recording engineer Mike Fraser unpacks the sonics of Whitesnake’s multi-platinum breakthrough US album '1987'. Emmy winning director Marty Callner talks us through Whitesnake’s iconic videos, and how model & actress Tawny Kitaen became a vital influence in the band’s huge success. Whilst Whitesnake’s six string legends Adrian Vandenberg & Steve Vai give the low down on their part in helping Whitesnake become one of the biggest rock acts on the planet.

We lift the lid on the making of six epic tracks, that helped take Def Leppard from teenaged Sheffield hopefuls to the top of the rock world. We hear how the band’s early embrace of the video age kick-started their career in America and how the catchy ‘Photograph’ gave them their big US breakthrough, while success back home in the UK remained more elusive. Key insiders within the Def Leppard camp recall how the band bounced back from the dual blows of drummer Rick Allen losing an arm and the tragic death of guitarist Steve Clark. Recording engineer Craig Thomson remembers the taxing sessions in the studio, where perfectionist producer, 'Mutt' Lange, pushed the band’s members to breaking point. Director of the ‘Photograph’ and ‘Rock of Ages’ videos, David Mallet reveals the gang mentality and can-do attitude behind the band’s success. While the ‘Animal’ video director, Jean Pellerin, tells the tale of singer Joe Elliott’s ordeal at the hands of a circus knife thrower. We also uncover the secrets of the legendary ‘in the round’ live shows, with testimony from video director Wayne Isham and band confidante, writer Paul Elliott.

We explore the three hits that define Alice Cooper’s career as the Godfather of shock rock - from the revolutionary and controversial stage shows to the iconic and rebellious smash hit, ‘School’s Out’. We hear from the musicians who shared the stage, the award-winning music video director and close friends who witnessed it all. Former members of Cooper's band, guitarist Steve Hunter and bass player Prakash John recall the unique and horror-fuelled performances that broke creative boundaries. Guitarist Dweezil Zappa shares stories of how his legendary father Frank signed the Alice Cooper band while Hanoi Rocks vocalist Michael Monroe and the GTO’s Pamela De Barres share stories and break down some of Cooper's most memorable songs. Award winning video director Nigel Dick and actress Rana Kennedy talk us through Alice Cooper’s iconic Poison video and how his late 80s comeback cemented his legacy as rock's greatest showman.

We tell the inside story of six unforgettable songs, that took Mötley Crüe from Sunset Strip wannabes to giants of metal. We discover how the group’s love of Alice Cooper and 70s UK glam rock inspired early classics like Live Wire and how, unbeknownst to band members, the video for breakthrough track, Looks that Kill, was inspired by the operas of Richard Wagner. We explore how the band managed to survive the aftermath of the tragically fatal car crash, which saw singer Vince Neil jailed. And we hear how biopic ‘The Dirt’ has introduced Mötley Crüe to a new generation, leading them to tear up the contract where it had vowed never to play live again. Record producer Tom Werman recalls eating Suchi with Nikki Sixx the night after the bass player had famously briefly died after a drug overdose. Bob Rock marvels at how he ‘lucked out’ when a newly sober band turned up to make the landmark Doctor Feelgood album, with him at the controls. Video makers Wayne Isham and Curt Marvis recall the antics on the legendary Girls, Girls, Girls video shoot, that led to filming being shut down. While Cinematographer Toby Phillips recalls the feverish excitement as the band returned to West Hollywood’s Whisky a Go Go to film Kickstart My Heart.