Behind the Music Remastered: Deep Purple is the story of one the world's loudest, boldest, and brashest rock n' roll bands who never got the respect they deserved from the mainstream, but to their fans, they were the most important rock band ever! Alongside Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, Deep Purple is considered a pioneer in both Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. Despite numerous lineups and changes, Deep Purple penned some of rocks most iconic songs and memorable riffs that are still enjoyed to this day on classic rock radio. Here is the story of a band who truly deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, featuring interviews with Metallica's Lars Ulrich, and band members Richie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Steve Morse, Glenn Hughes and many more.

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Motörhead

The story of one of the most successful bands during the 70's and 80's, from rock classics like "Hot Blooded" and "Jukebox Hero," to the radio friendly 80's hit, "I Want To Know What Love Is." The band sold over 37 million albums in North America alone, but ego, tensions and life- threatening illnesses forced the duo of Mick Jones and Lou Gramm to go their separate ways. Updates to the episode include interviews with all the current members of Foreigner, including ex-drummer Jason Bonham, and current singer, Kelly Hansen.

Foreigner

The story of one of the most successful "supergroups" ever; from their formation, to their reign as one of the biggest bands in the world, to their demise caused by mounting pressures and internal struggles. Updates to the episode include the band's reunion for the Sweden Rocks festival, Paul Rodgers' hugely successful collaboration with Queen, and the dramatic passing of founding member and bassist, Boz Burrell.

Bad Company

Twisted Sister

The story of the most heroic metal band of the 90's, Pantera, continues long after their disbanding and the tragic on-stage gun shooting of guitarist 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott. Updates to the episode include interviews with those who also lost loved ones the night Dime was murdered, and new interviews with singer Phil Anselmo, bassist Rex Brown, and Dime's girlfriend, Rita Haney.

Pantera

The story of the legendary Irish rock band that never got the recognition they truly deserved in the US, and the sad death of their charismatic singer, Phil Lynott. Updates to the episode include the arrival of a new singer in the band, and the recent discovery of new recordings from the classic Lynott line-up.

Thin Lizzy

Behind the Music Remastered: Motorhead is VH1 Classic's first all-original Behind the Music Remastered ever! What better rock and roll story is there then that of the infamous forefathers of Heavy Metal, Lemmy Kilmister and his band Motorhead. This is the rough and tumble story of a working-class English dreamer, Lemmy Kilmister, and his rise to become the most feared and respected man in rock and roll. The episode features brand new original interviews with Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Grohl, Metallica's Lars Ulrich and Robert Trujillo, as well as interviews with the current line-up of Motorhead, (Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee) and of course the classic lineup of Fast Eddie Clarke and Philip "Filthy Animal" Taylor.

Picking up where the original “Behind the Music” episodes left off, these episodes include brand new interviews, footage, and video clips that update the stories of several classic artists over the last 10 to 15 years. While all of these artists have previously been featured on the "Behind the Music" series, the new footage and updates are bound to be captivating returns to the lives of our musical heroes.

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