The previously announced Paramount+ docuseries about metal hair Nothing but a good time The premiere on the streaming platform is scheduled for September 17. The trailer has also been released, which can be seen below.
Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of 80s Hair Metal It is based on the similarly titled book/oral history by journalists Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock.
The trailer features many of the bands and artists featured in the book, including Def Leppard, Dokken, Kix and WASP. There is also footage that originally appeared in Penelope Spheeris' documentary. The Decline of Western Civilization, Part II: The Metal Yearslike the infamous pool scene with WASP guitarist Chris Holmes.
Directed by Jeff Tremaine (Donkey, The dirt), the three-part series explores the over-the-top world of '80s hard rock and glam metal with interviews from Poison's Bret Michaels, Ratt's Stephen Pearcy, Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, Skid Row's Dave “Snake” Sabo, and MTV host Riki Rachtman, along with those who were influenced by the era like Slipknot's Corey Taylor and Donkey fame.
“I’m honored to be a part of this docuseries, named after Poison’s hit song ‘Nothin’ But a Good Time,’” Poison frontman Bret Michaels said in a press release. “I’m excited for viewers to get a new look at the fans and bands, their ups and downs, and celebrate the music and good times of the ’80s and beyond. I hope the audience enjoys it as much as I do, and I can’t wait for them to hear about some of those notoriously crazy moments!”
Tremaine added in the original press release announcing the docuseries: “This docuseries is a celebration of the most outrageous decade in rock and roll. It’s my love letter to the 80s.”
Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of 80s Hair Metal Executive producers are Tremaine and Shanna Newton for Gorilla Flicks; Eric Wattenberg, Scott Lonker and Will Nothacker for Wheelhouse’s Spoke Studios; Erik Olsen; and Bruce Gillmer and Michael Maniaci for MTV Entertainment Studios. Writers Bienstock and Beaujour, who wrote the aforementioned book, are co-executive producers.
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