Whatever Gets You Through The Night (Glitter Rock)

Overview

This Episode takes place almost entirely on stage; fans are always seen from the performer’s point of view. Thus, we begin to feel and experience first hand the pressures being put upon various individuals by the music industry. We are backstage with David Bowie as he makes himself up for a performance. We watch Alice Cooper ritualistically smashing up a doll, while the fans shriek for more and more. We are with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull as he prepares to face a screaming crowd. We watch Eric Clapton before drugs, during drugs and after drugs. We are on stage with Keith Emerson as he hurls his electric organ as the audience... featuring Alice Cooper Bob Marley and the Wailers Clive Davis Cream David Bowie Elton John Emerson, Lake and Palmer Eric Clapton Gary Glitter Helen Reddy Jethro Tull Keith Moon Kiss Labelle Lester Bangs Marie and Donny Osmond Roxy Music

Episode Information

Guest Stars

Bob Marley