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VH1's Legends (1996)

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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.

First Air Date
December 2, 1996
Seasons
3
Episodes
29
Rating
8.0/10 (2 votes)
Production: VH1 Rock Docs
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VH1's Legends

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.

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StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired12/2/1996
Last Aired12/18/2000
Seasons3
Episodes29
LanguageEnglish
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3

Seasons

29

Episodes

1996

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3 seasons
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Season 3

2000

3 episodes

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Season 2

1999

6 episodes

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Season 1

1996

20 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is VH1's Legends about?

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 pro…

How many seasons does VH1's Legends have?

3

How many episodes does VH1's Legends have?

29

Is VH1's Legends still running?

No, it ended in 2000.

When did VH1's Legends first air?

December 2, 1996

What genre is VH1's Legends?

Documentary