Episodes begin airing Apr 3rd
REELZ has announced the return of viewer favorite Breaking the Band spotlighting the band splits of The Jackson 5, Prince and The Revolution, Def Leppard, ZZ Top and Bon Jovi. The series returns on April 3rd with back to back episodes highlighting The Jackson 5 and Prince and the Revolution. Def Leppard and ZZ Top episodes air on April 10th followed by Bon Jovi for two hours on April 17th.
The Jackson 5: Breaking the Band explores the intra-family dynamics of the group that sold more than 100 million records, changed the pop music landscape and introduced the world to Michael Jackson. But beneath the wholesome bubble gum image there was a dark side. There was also betrayal, jealousy and catastrophe. The Jackson 5: Breaking the Band episode airs Sunday, April 3rd at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT.
Michael Jackson’s breakout story is echoed by another standout and stellar artist in pop superstar Prince. The Revolution was a band that sprang from his mind that grew bigger than he could have ever imagined. They conquered the world and became stars in their own rite but Prince had a deep lust for control over every aspect of the band and it threatened to destroy everything. In Prince and The Revolution: Breaking the Band on Sunday, April 3 at 9 pm ET/ 6 pm PT former collaborators share stories of his insatiable need to succeed, his uncompromising methods and obsessive approach to everything he touched.
In 1977 five working class boys from England had ambitions to make money playing rock and roll. Now celebrating their 45th anniversary since the band started Def Leppard has become one of the biggest bands in history with more than 100 million records sold. But their success came amidst tragedies that nearly destroyed the band and in Def Leppard: Breaking the Band on Sunday, April 10th at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT see their remarkable story with first-hand accounts from those who were with the band in their darkest days.
Just a year before Def Leppard formed, a little band from Texas set off on a tour so ambitious it would take them to the brink of destruction. The ZZ Top World Wide Texas Tour included live buffalo, longhorn cattle, snakes and vultures to bring a little bit of Texas wherever they went but after 15 months the band was burned out and called it quits only to come storming back in epic fashion. On Sunday, April 10th at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT, ZZ Top: Breaking the Band presents the story of one of the most iconic bands in history as told by their producer and tour manager who were there from the start.
They were a band of New Jersey rockers who were fun, talented and indulged in the fruits if their fame but they were not equals. They had a leader with an iron grip and for years it made the band Bon Jovi a massive success but it’s ultimately what tore them apart. On Sunday, April 17th, Bon Jovi: Breaking the Band at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT tells the story of the band with the motto “we live nowhere and play everywhere” until the relentless pursuit of success jeopardized their future.
Breaking the Band is produced by Potato, part of ITV Studios. Check local listings.
