Unsung Musicians of Past Are Finally Heard

  So many people are catching on to a show that I think has eclipsed other biography shows in terms of honesty and accessibility into exploring the lives of people in the spotlight. Behind the Music triumphantly returned two summers ago to VH1 profiling current artists' careers (namely Lil' Wayne, 50 Cent and Christina Aguilera among others), but in my opinion has dropped the ball at what made it so intriguing initially. While I don't discount the stories of some of the biggest phenomenons of the past fifteen years, with all of the media exposure these artists have, the stories in most cases become known before the episode already airs. And while Biography is still around, it only airs on Bio network via digital cable/satellite and more recent episodes have focused on younger people in the spotlight whose impact isn't entirely cemented. This being said, I would urge anyone who loves music particularly R&B/Soul acts of yesteryear who you always wonder about to watch TV One's Unsung.
    Unsung began a few years ago focusing on artists who typically have died or faded into obscurity without proper credit from their peers in the music industry. The stories are saddening and shocking but it gives you a new appreciation for the music these people have essentially sacrificed their lives to make as well as the influence it has on younger generations of artists. What I like about the show is it's intimate approach to allowing the artists' themselves who have survived the turmoil to be honest about how their lives and careers played out.
  You're probably asking at this point what's in it for me? If you know music it's an awesome way to remember why you love it. I have watched several episodes with new songs for my iPod. If you're not particularly hip to this specific genre, it gives insight to artists who unfortunately haven't been given enough credit for their contributions to the music industry. But what I would recommend for parents and grandparents is to watch it with your children and grandchildren to show them how music of your generation affected you. As a Generation Y person with Baby Boomer parents, it provides a link to what my parents enjoyed before they were known as my parents. So if you're free to watch on Monday nights be sure to give this show a chance.