Behind The Music Season 2 Episode 29

Behind The Music Season 2 Episode 29 Black Crowes

  • May 9, 1999

The show Behind The Music season 2 episode 29, titled Black Crowes, takes a deep dive into the turbulent and triumphant career of the American rock band, the Black Crowes. The episode opens with a brief history of the band's origins in Georgia in the late 1980s, when brothers Chris and Rich Robinson began playing together and were soon joined by a group of talented musicians who would form the core of the Black Crowes.

The episode then moves on to chronicle the band's early successes, including their debut album, "Shake Your Money Maker," which featured hits like "Hard to Handle" and "She Talks to Angels." The album was an instant sensation, going multi-platinum and launching the Black Crowes into the upper echelons of the rock world.

But as the band's fame and fortune grew, so did their internal tensions and creative differences. The episode explores the ongoing conflict between Chris and Rich Robinson, as well as the struggles of other band members to keep up with the pace of their hectic touring schedule and the pressures of success.

Despite these challenges, however, the Black Crowes continued to produce hit albums and singles throughout the 1990s, including "The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion," "Amorica," and "Three Snakes and One Charm." The episode features interviews with band members, industry insiders, and music critics who discuss the Black Crowes' unique sound and their impact on the rock landscape of the time.

Ultimately, the episode portrays the Black Crowes as a band that defied easy categorization, blending elements of classic rock, blues, and Southern rock to create something wholly new and original. But it also emphasizes the toll that fame and fortune can take on a band, and how the Black Crowes struggled to balance their artistic ambitions with their personal and professional conflicts.

Fans of the Black Crowes and of rock music in general will find much to enjoy in this compelling episode of Behind The Music, which offers an intimate look at one of the most iconic rock bands of the 1990s. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual listener, you'll come away with a greater appreciation for the music, the history, and the complex personalities that made the Black Crowes such an unforgettable force in rock music.

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Description
  • First Aired
    May 9, 1999
  • Language
    English