Breaking the Band

Breaking the Band, Def Leppard

Season 4, Episode 5

Five working-class boys from England leave their factory town in search of fame and fortune.

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Iron Maiden
S4 E1 • 44m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

British band Iron Maiden has been heavy metal's undisputed king for nearly 40 years.

Judas Priest
S4 E2 • 44m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Judas Priest has sold over 50 million records making them one of the most successful rock groups.

The Jackson 5
S4 E3 • 44m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

With more than 100 million records sold, the Jackson 5 pave the way for the modern boy band.

Prince and the Revolution
S4 E4 • 44m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

These talented young musicians storm stadiums nationwide and win hearts of fans across the globe.

Def Leppard
S4 E5 • 44m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Five working-class boys from England leave their factory town in search of fame and fortune.

ZZ Top
S4 E6 • 44m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

ZZ Top struggles to gain national recognition despite massive success in the South.

Bon Jovi
S4 E7 • 88m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Revealing the inside story of this 1980s phenomenon that continues to reinvent itself.

Scorpions
S4 E8 • 44m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

German heavy metal band Scorpions is one of the most successful international rock bands.

Foreigner
S4 E9 • 44m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Formed in New York in 1976 by Mick Jones, Foreigner would become a hit band.

Skid Row
S4 E10 • 44m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Skid Row bursts onto the rock 'n' roll scene in 1989, with help from Jon Bon Jovi.

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  • About this Episode
  • An examination of the rise and fall of famous bands like Guns N' Roses, Simon & Garfunkel and more, and the events that tore them apart.
  • GenreDocumentary
  • Seasons2
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