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A&E NETWORK GREENLIGHTS FIVE "BIOGRAPHY" SPECIALS CELEBRATING SOME OF HARD ROCK'S GREATEST LEGENDS INCLUDING ALICE COOPER, BRET MICHAELS, DEE SNIDER, SAMMY HAGAR, AND SEBASTIAN BACH
THROUGH INTERVIEWS AND ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE, EACH SPECIAL
TO OFFER A BACKSTAGE PASS INTO THE ICONS' LIVES AND ICONIC MUSIC
LIKE NEVER BEFORE
New York, NY - March 8, 2023 - A&E Network has greenlit five all-new Biography specials
celebrating the careers of some of hard rock's greatest legends. Produced by Banger Films under
the award-winning "Biography" banner, the specials will celebrate icons including Alice
Cooper, Bret Michaels, Twisted Sister's Dee Snider, Sammy Hagar, and Skid Row's
Sebastian Bach. Set to premiere in late 2023, each documentary will feature exclusive
interviews with each of the artists and those closest to them as well as archival footage and
audio. The specials will go behind the scenes and give a backstage pass to the artists' journeys to
fame, legendary careers, and iconic music that defined the genre then and now.
"Biography: Alice Cooper"
Shock rock, hard rock, amazing rock - Alice Cooper has been described as the father of it all.
The one-hour documentary "Biography: Alice Cooper" explores the highs and lows of an
incredible journey and genre defining musician. From a kid with asthma in Detroit who had an
obsession with art and performance to one of the most celebrated characters in music history to
the challenges of addiction that turned the man into a character with the desire to offend, the
documentary delves into the incredible career and legacy of a rock icon.
"Biography: Bret Michaels"
"Biography: Bret Michaels" chronicles how a boy from small-town Pennsylvania become a pop
culture icon and one of the most recognizable faces in America. The two-hour documentary
explores how grit and determination turned Bret Michaels into the ultimate front man of Poison,
how he struggled to keep the band together, survived several near-death experiences, and
embarked on a remarkable series of business ventures. From "Rock of Love with Bret
Michaels," to winning "Celebrity Apprentice," the documentary showcases how his journey
propelled him toward immense success both as a member of a band and a celebrated solo artist.
"Biography: Dee Snider"
"Biography: Dee Snider" shares the untold story of how Snider went from a high school choir
boy to one of the most recognized faces in hard rock. The one-hour documentary depicts the
disappointment of record label rejection and how this rejection ultimately led him to write the hit
song, "We're Not Gonna Take It." Viewers are taken on a whirlwind adventure as they find out
just how far success would fuel Snider's ego before things started to go wrong.
"Biography: Sammy Hagar"
"Biography: Sammy Hagar" traces Hagar's path to fame, beginning as a poverty-stricken child,
to the lead singer of the band Montrose, to launching a successful solo career, and
ultimately joining Van Halen. The documentary explores how Hagar helped Van Halen get their
first ever number one hit, finally uncovers what led a band that was on the top of world to
suddenly split apart, and how Hagar has continued to leave his mark on the hard rock genre.
"Biography Sebastian Bach"
"Biography: Sebastian Bach" outlines how a small-town kid from Canada became the ultimate
bad boy of hard rock. From a job offer as a rock front man at age 14 to a last-minute wedding
invitation that led to him meeting the Bon Jovi family and joining Skid Row, the one-hour
documentary explores the highs and lows of Bach's incredible career.
The hard rock legend Biography specials are produced for A&E Network by Banger Films in
association with Category 6 Media. Co-directors are Sam Dunn and Marc Ricciardelli. Sam
Dunn and Scot McFadyen serve as executive producers for Banger Films. Rick Krim is also an
executive producer. Stephen Mintz is an executive producer for Category 6 Media. Executive
Producers for A&E Network are Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Abramson.
About A&E Network
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viewers and brings them to the heart of the stories that matter. Through its distinctive brand of
award-winning non-fiction and documentary programming, A&E always makes entertainment an
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About "Biography"
The celebrated "Biography" brand continues to highlight newsworthy personalities and events
with compelling and surprising points-of-view and remains the defining source for true stories
from some of the most accomplished non-fiction storytellers of our time. Biography.com is the
home to hundreds of profiles of notable cultural figures and influencers.
About Category 6 Media
CATEGORY 6 MEDIA(TM) specializes in the development and production of premium unscripted
series and specials for the A+E Networks portfolio and the global marketplace. The
CATEGORY 6 MEDIA(TM) group is currently developing and producing programming across
multiple genres including true crime series, premium documentaries, limited series, quick turn
specials and podcasts.
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