VH1's Legends (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1996, VH1's Legends is a documentary series.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. VH1's Legends stars Bono as Self, The Edge as Self, Adam Clayton as Self and Larry Mullen Jr. as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, VH1's Legends sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch VH1's Legends page.
If you liked it. Fans of VH1's Legends tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch VH1's Legends (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for VH1's Legends change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is VH1's Legends worth watching?
- VH1's Legends holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in VH1's Legends?
- VH1's Legends stars Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr. and Bruce Springsteen.
- When was VH1's Legends released?
- VH1's Legends was released in 1996.