Bands Reunited
Bands Reunited is a television program produced by VH1 in 2004. Hosted by Aamer Haleem, the show documented an attempted reunion of a formerly popular musical ensemble for a special concert in either London or Los Angeles. A show normally consisted of the crew first hunting down the ex-members of the band one-by-one, and convincing them to agree for the one-time concert; the members were "contracted" by signing a record album by their former band. The band members were then interviewed, usually focusing on the reasons of the breakup. The final segment would consist of the formal reunion of the band in the rehearsing studio, and a joint interview about why the group parted ways. If the reunion was successful, the episode ended with the final performance. In 2005, VH1 attempted to reunite the British band The Smiths, but the show abandoned its attempt after Aamer Haleem was unsuccessful in his attempt to corner lead singer Morrissey before a show.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Jan 19, 2004
- Popularity: 7.189
- 1 votes
- Networks
- (US)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
3 seaons till Nov 11, 2004
Last episode: Backstage Pass
Seasons & episodes
Total 3 seasons, 19 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Berlin min
This episode of VH1's Bands Reunited chronicles the effort to reunite the '80s new wave/electro-pop group Berlin, best known for ""Take My Breath Away,"" the hit theme from Top Gun. Aamer had a successful reunion with early-80's new age band Berlin.
Episode 2Romeo Void min
This episode of VH1's Bands Reunited chronicles the effort to reunite the group Romeo Void, known for post-punk hits like ""Never Say Never."" Host Aamer Haleem travels the globe to track down former band members and convince them to come together for a one time only reunion and performance.
Episode 3A Flock of Seagulls min
This episode of VH1's Bands Reunited chronicles the effort to reunite A Flock Of Seagulls, the creatively coiffed Liverpool act that brought us new wave hits ""I Ran (So Far Away)"" and ""Space Age Love Song."" Aamer successfully reunites A Flock of Seagulls. Both Score brothers, who haven't spoken to each other in a decade, make amends.
Episode 4Klymaxx min
Ammar reunites Klymaxx, although one member refused to join due to professional and personal differences with the other band mates.
Episode 5Frankie Goes to Hollywood min
Frankie did not go to the reunion, making them the first band in this series not to do so.
