A fresh and candid behind-the-scenes look at one of music's most iconic eras; each episode showcases the insanity and blazing ambition that has enthralled generations of music lovers and continues to influence culture to this day.
EPISODE 1
The Sunset Strip
Once the mecca of long-haired rock, the magic of the sunset strip stalls in the wake of late 70s New Wave; a radical new look and sound emerges to reignite the music scene and set the debaucherous '80s hair metal era in motion.
EPISODE 2
The Second Wave
After Mötley Crüe and Quiet Riot herald a new rock movement, ambitious bands from across the country land in L.A. seeking fame and fortune; from Poison's feel-good metal to Guns N' Roses' streetwise rock, the Sunset Strip is at its legendary peak.
EPISODE 3
The Final Chapter
As the Sunset Strip is flooded by copycats looking for overnight success, some east coast bands make a mark with their glam look and sound; Seattle's grunge invasion finally topples the hair scene before a nostalgic surge reignites it all.
Bret Michaels
Stephen Pearcy
Nuno Bettencourt
Dave Sabo
Riki Rachtman
Corey Taylor
Steve-O
Jeff Tremaine
Shanna Newton
Eric Wattenberg