Episode
E1The WhoDec 2, 1996E2The Grateful DeadDec 9, 1996E3Marvin GayeDec 16, 1996E4Eric ClaptonDec 23, 1996E5The DoorsDec 30, 1996E6U2Jan 6, 1997E7David BowieJan 13, 1997E8Johnny CashJan 20, 1997E9Tina TurnerJan 27, 1997E10Curtis MayfieldFeb 3, 1997E11Aretha FranklinFeb 10, 1997E12Elton JohnFeb 17, 1997E13John FogertyFeb 24, 1997E14B.B. KingMar 3, 1997E15Stevie Ray VaughanMar 10, 1997E16QueenMar 17, 1997E17Bruce SpringsteenMar 24, 1997E18Janis JoplinMar 31, 199760mE19Led ZeppelinApr 7, 1997E20John LennonApr 14, 1997
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VH1's Legends
19968
Documentary
Released
Dec 02, 1996
Production
VH1 Rock Docs
Legends is a music biography television series on VH1. Originally sponsored by AT&T Corporation, this series documents those artists who have made a significant contribution to music history to be profiled on the show.
The show goes in-depth into the entire career of the artist, with each episode containing rare concert and music video footage.
The initial episodes were narrated by Kris Kristofferson, however other narrators have included Sheryl Crow, Steven Tyler, Ossie Davis, Levon Helm, Henry Rollins and James Justice. Recent episodes have been hosted by William Baldwin.
Tina Turner, Elton John, Pink Floyd and John Lennon are the only artists so far to have been profiled on both Legends and Behind The Music.