Storyline

The greatest singers and songwriters play their music and tell the stories behind their greatest songs on this acclaimed VH1 music performance series. Each one-hour episode takes viewers behind the scenes with a single artist or group featuring intimate musical performances and the first-hand stories behind the performer's hits and sentimental favorites.

First Aired

2005-04-02
Last Aired

2012-11-13
Creator
Genre
Seasons

12
Episodes

133
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

VH1

Keywords:

concert film live music

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Season 11

Season 12

1. Green Day: American Idiot Uncut

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60mins 2005-04-02

2. Dave Matthews Band

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3. Bruce Springsteen

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4. Coldplay

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5. Jackson Browne

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6. Elvis Costello

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7. Sting

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8. The Black Crowes

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9. Melissa Etheridge

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10. Lyle Lovett

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11. Garth Brooks

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12. Bee Gees

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13. John Fogerty

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14. Tom Waits

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15. The Pretenders

The Pretenders, led by Chrissie Hynde, first hit the charts in 1979 and have since become one of rock'...More

The Pretenders, led by Chrissie Hynde, first hit the charts in 1979 and have since become one of rock's most important bands.Less

60mins 2002-01-02

16. Alanis Morissette

Alanis performs "Hand in My Pocket", "You Learn", "Thank You", "Unsent", "You Oughta Know", " That I W...More

Alanis performs "Hand in My Pocket", "You Learn", "Thank You", "Unsent", "You Oughta Know", " That I Would Be Good" and "Still."Less

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17. Def Leppard

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18. David Bowie

Performances include: "Life On Mars", "Thursday's Child", "Can't Stop Thinking About Me", "Seven", "Ch...More

Performances include: "Life On Mars", "Thursday's Child", "Can't Stop Thinking About Me", "Seven", "China Girl", "Rebel Rebel", "Word On A Wing", and "Drive In Saturday".Less

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19. Lenny Kravitz

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20. Wyclef Jean

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21. Eurythmics

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22. CSNY

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23. Steely Dan

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24. Don Henley

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25. Pete Townshend

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26. The Best of Storytellers

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27. Stone Temple Pilots

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28. Bon Jovi

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29. No Doubt

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30. Duran Duran

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31. Smashing Pumpkins

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32. The Doors

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33. Matchbox 20

Rob Thomas brings his group Matchbox 20 to the Storyteller stage, saying that they have always wanted ...More

Rob Thomas brings his group Matchbox 20 to the Storyteller stage, saying that they have always wanted to do the show. Taking the opportunity to add strings and horns, Rob discusses the beginnings of the band, and the thoughts behind some of their songs, including "Push" and "If You're Gone".Less

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34. Billy Idol

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35. Travis

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36. ELO

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37. Train/Fuel

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38. Goo Goo Dolls

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39. Robert Plant

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40. Green Day

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41. Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen performs and discusses his songs in an acoustic concert at Two River Theatre in Red ...More

Bruce Springsteen performs and discusses his songs in an acoustic concert at Two River Theatre in Red Bank, N.J. Taped in April 2005. The selections include “Blinded by the Light,” “Brilliant Disguise,” “The Rising,” “Devils & Dust,” “Jesus Was an Only Son” and “Thunder Road.”Less

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42. Coldplay

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43. Dave Matthews Band

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44. Pearl Jam

Recorded May 31 2006 at New York's Avalon. The band last played the venue formerly known as Limelight ...More

Recorded May 31 2006 at New York's Avalon. The band last played the venue formerly known as Limelight in 1992.Less

60mins 2006-01-07

45. Dixie Chicks

Recorded live in September 2006 at the historic Los Angeles Theater, Dixie Chicks Storytellers was the...More

Recorded live in September 2006 at the historic Los Angeles Theater, Dixie Chicks Storytellers was the grand finale in the whirlwind that surrounded the release of the band's 5x Grammy Award winning album Taking the Long Way. Fans are treated to personal anecdotes and inspiration around some of the band's biggest hits including "Not Ready to Make Nice," "Cowboy Take Me Away" and "Wide Open Spaces." Dixie Chicks Storytellers also features three never before seen performances from the original broadcast including "Lullaby," "Easy Silence" and "So Hard." The Dixie Chicks are witty, charming and sometimes irreverent, but above all, incredible musicians and songwriters. With over 25 million albums sold, Dixie Chicks are the biggest selling female band of all time in the U.S. Dixie Chicks are Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Robison. Track Listing: 1.The Long Way Around 2.Truth No. 2 3.Silent House 4.Cowboy Take Me Away 5.Lullaby 6.Lubbock or Leave it 7.Not Ready to Make Nice 8.Easy Silence 9.So Hard 10.Wide Open Spaces 11.Sin WagonLess

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46. Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster

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47. Mary J. Blige

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48. Snoop Dogg

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49. Kid Rock

Kid Rock had the audience on their feet as he taped an episode of "VH1 Storytellers" The Factory in Fr...More

Kid Rock had the audience on their feet as he taped an episode of "VH1 Storytellers" The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. The one-hour episode will treat fans to a unique experience as Kid Rock performs songs off of his latest double platinum-selling album, Rock 'N Roll Jesus, in addition to past hits, backed by his Twisted Brown Trucker Band. Following in "Storytellers" format, viewers will gain unprecedented insight into Kid Rock's personal songwriting process as they get a unique opportunity to hear him share his inspiration and the stories behind such songs as "Batwitaba," "Devil," "So Hott," "All Summer Long," "Half Your Age" and "Amen."Less

60mins 2008-11-27

50. Kanye West

The hip-hop superstar performs songs from his latest disc, 808s & Heartbreak, along with other classic...More

The hip-hop superstar performs songs from his latest disc, 808s & Heartbreak, along with other classic Kanye hits.Less

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51. ZZ Top

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52. Foo Fighters

This episode of Storytellers features Foo Fighters performing a selection of some of their most popula...More

This episode of Storytellers features Foo Fighters performing a selection of some of their most popular songs. Following in the VH1 Storytellers format, Foo Fighters will answer questions from the audience and give viewers a unique opportunity to hear the inspiration behind their classics as well as some newer material.Less

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53. John Mayer

The seven-time Grammy® Award-winning Mayer treated his fans to a rare and intimate performance, Thursd...More

The seven-time Grammy® Award-winning Mayer treated his fans to a rare and intimate performance, Thursday December 10th at Brooklyn's Steiner Studios. This exclusive performance features a showcase of his new album "Battle Studies" and gives fans a unique opportunity to learn more about the inspiration behind his music.Less

60mins 2009-01-28

54. Christina Aguilera

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55. T.I.

T.I. performs live from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City as part of the VH1 Storytellers conc...More

T.I. performs live from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City as part of the VH1 Storytellers concert series.Less

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56. Cee Lo Green

Grammy winner Cee Lo Green gave the crowd a night they'll never forget at the April 19th taping of his...More

Grammy winner Cee Lo Green gave the crowd a night they'll never forget at the April 19th taping of his "VH1 Storytellers" in Culver City, CA. During the taping, Cee Lo performed a selection of 10 songs in front of a very intimate 150-member audience. Starting the night off with "Crazy," Cee Lo told the audience, "I started this journey not for glory, not for fame, not for fortune, but... for fun!" From there Cee Lo was reunited on stage with Goodie Mob and surprised fans by announcing the group would be getting back together for a future album. After that, the night took a sentimental turn as Cee Lo sang for the first time "She Knows" dedicating it to his mother who passed away when he was a teenager. While tearing up, he told the crowd "I feel like I'm living out her dream, her want for me." The two-hour long taping of "VH1 Storytellers" also included crowd pleasers "Forget You" and "Bright Lights Bigger City" which Cee Lo said "is a song dedicated to regular people working for the weekend, living for Friday and Saturday night," both from his current album, "The Lady Killer."Less