Breaking The Band
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Breaking The Band

Docuseries exploring the real life break-ups of popular music groups.




  • Season 1

N.W.A

In the late '80s, L.A. rap group NWA rocks the world with its brutal, violent music about racism.

The Eagles

The Eagles are one of the biggest bands in history, selling over 150 million records.

Fleetwood Mac

Hit songs on the Fleetwood Mac's Rumours album hint at evidence of a bitter conflict.

The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys seem like a happy family, but nothing is further from the truth.

The Beatles

The rise and fall of the Beatles, one of the world's most successful bands.

The Supremes

Over the course of the '60's, The Supremes had 12 Billboard chart-topping hits.

Van Halen

At the height of their success, Van Halen was one of the biggest rock bands in the world.

Sonny

In 1974 Cher filed for divorce from her husband, Sonny; it was a scandalous end for the duo.
  • Season 3

Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath: one of the greatest rock bands on the planet came from very humble origins.

Aerosmith

Aerosmith has truly earned its title as America's greatest rock 'n' roll band.

Heart

Heart forms in the late 1960s with two guys and later includes Ann Wilson and her sister, Nancy.

Twisted Sister

In 1984, Twisted Sister was one of the biggest heavy metal bands on the planet.

The Who

The Who sold over 100 million records in their 50-year career and redefined youth culture.

Poison

In the 1980s, metal band Poison were united in their determination to become rock stars.

Metallica

Metallica is one of the biggest selling heavy metal bands in history.

Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper rose from total anonymity to become the highest grossing rock group in the world.

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd sold over 250 million albums; they are among the most successful rock bands of all time.

Whitesnake

Whitesnake was the brainchild of ex- Deep Purple frontman David Coverdale.

Genesis

Following the meteoric journey from Genesis' early beginnings in a sleepy part of England.

AC/DC

The siblings grew up in a working-class family where rock 'n' roll was the only life they ever knew.
  • Season 4

Def Leppard

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

Bon Jovi

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

Iron Maiden

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

ZZ Top

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

The Jackson 5

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

Judas Priest

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

Prince and the Revolution

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

Scorpions

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

Skid Row

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

Foreigner

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