The Pop Years - Season 1

The Pop Years

Season 1

2002 • 8 Episodes

Episodes

1990 - The Pop Years

1. 1990

May 12, 2002

New Kids on the Block shoot to the top of the charts and MC Hammer impresses the world with his smooth moves.

1983 - The Pop Years

2. 1983

May 19, 2002

Michael Jackson releases `Thriller' and New Order make history with `Blue Monday'.

1996 - The Pop Years

3. 1996

May 26, 2002

An incredible year in pop saw Take That split and the Spice Girls arrive. The `Macarena' had everyone dancing, Babylon Zoo had their 15 minutes of fame, and Underworld had the masses shouting `Lager, lager'.

1987 - The Pop Years

4. 1987

June 2, 2002

Rick Astley jostled for chart position with the Beastie Boys, and dance music changed direction forever with MARRS.

1991 - The Pop Years

5. 1991

June 9, 2002

Bryan Adams hogs the number one spot and Right Said Fred are too sexy, while Massive Attack and PM Dawn provide the cool beats. Plus, Nirvana hit the big time.

1985 - The Pop Years

6. 1985

June 16, 2002

Live Aid takes place; Grace Jones, Prince and Madonna make heads turn; and Jennifer Rush has the year's biggest seller with `The Power of Love'.

Episode 107 - The Pop Years

7. Episode 107

June 23, 2002

No overview available.

Episode 108 - The Pop Years

8. Episode 108

June 30, 2002

No overview available.