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Fame Kills: George Michael
In the early hours of Christmas morning, 2016, George Michael died at his home in Goring-on-Thames, aged only 53. He was found dead, lying in bed, by his then partner Fadi Fawaz. No cause of death was immediately determined. Throughout his career, George Michael was known for both his chart-topping hits and his turbulent personal life. Brushes with the law and tales of his drug use increasingly made more impact than his musical output. There are a lot of unanswered questions surrounding the singer's death. Health scares dogged the last decade of his life. But it was ultimately fame that led the singer to his downfall.
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Fame Kills: Prince
"On Wednesday, April 20th, 2016, Doctor Michael Schulenberg treats Prince again for withdrawals. Later that night, a representative of Prince contacts a Californian addiction specialist Dr Howard Kornfield. He is asked to intervene with the megastars crippling opioid addiction. The doctor cannot make room in his schedule and sends his son Andrew on an overnight flight to Minneapolis. Andrew Kornfield and longtime friends Kirk Johnson and Meron Kekure arrive at Paisley Park Mansion the following day. They go looking for the superstar. To their horror, they find the lifeless body of Prince on the elevator floor. Prince never held back, always giving his all. His life was a party, but parties aren't meant to last. "
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Jimi Hendrix: Trapped in Amber
Enter the life of one of the greatest guitarists of all time Jimi Hendrix. Despite his mainstream career only sadly only spanning four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. Learn about the seeds that planted his musical genius leading up to his tragic death.With exclusive interviews from some of the people lucky enough to work alongside Jimi, we take a look at how the legendary guitarist lived his life in the high powered world of 60’s Rock ‘n’ Roll.
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George Harrison: All Things Pass
George Harrison was an English guitarist, singer, songwriter, and music and film producer who initially achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles, but went on to sell millions of critically acclaimed solo records. Harrison was referred to as the quiet one of the Beatles, often in the shadow of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. However, he later acquired the respect of critics world wide and is now considered to be on the same level - if not surpassing - Lennon and McCartney as a song writer, a result of creating songs such as ‘Here Comes the Sun’ and ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’. Rolling Stone magazine even ranked him number 11 on their list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”, and he is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.With interviews with George Martin and one of Harrison's school friends, this documentary will delve into his life - from his rise to fame, to his struggles with the law, and finally to his brutal stabbing and tragic struggle with cancer.
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Amy Winehouse: The Price of Fame
Amy Winehouse was one of the most iconic and versatile singer songwriters the industry had ever seen. Her sound was new, refreshing and recognisable and helped her win countless awards. But with the success came the fame. In just over 7 years, Amy Winehouse's health plummeted as she was faced with life threatening addiction and constant law suits. Her on going battle with the media also led to her being a prisoner in her own home. Witness the tragic rise and fall of the music industries most infamous icon and the price she paid for fame. This is the story, of Amy Winehouse.
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Bob Dylan: Busy Being Born
Few musicians have made an impact throughout the decades as seismic as Bob Dylan. Retrace his journey, from humble folk beginnings in Hibbing, to the bustling electric Greenwich Village. Discover his musical predecessors & the events that sparked a young Bob Dylan to venture into his own psyche. As the times changed, Dylan’s anti war & pro civil rights message has become ever more present.Unable to be pinned down, Bob’s sound evolved, rewriting the songwriting rule book in the process. Armed with only his guitar and harmonica, he defied the normal conventions set before him, and championed for the weak and down trodden. Dylan has pushed music to its boundaries, and become the only musician to have been awarded a Nobel prize.
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