Bands Reunited (2004)
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.
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Episode 1 - Haircut 100
Release Date: 2004-09-06Aamer successfully reunited Haircut 100 for a one-night Reunion! Big in the UK in 1981, the boys transported their hit ""Love Plus One"" to the States in 1982 where it peaked in the Top 40. Despite the positive reviews of their album Pelican West, personal trauma prevented lead singer Nick Heyward from completing their second album.
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Episode 2 - New Kids On The Block
Release Date: 2004-09-07Despite his impressive efforts, Aamer was not successful in getting the kids to return to their neighborhood. Danny Wood refused a camera interview, and Donny Wahlberg's management communicated with Aamer. The Knight brothers were up to it, but Joey preferred a reunion on the Kids' terms, not someone else's.
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Episode 3 - ABC
Release Date: 2004-09-08Aamer gave it his best, but only two of the original members made it to the one-night only reunion. The bassist from Kajagoogoo and some session musicians filled in the space for an enjoyable concert.
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Episode 4 - The English Beat
Release Date: 2004-09-09Aamer was able to reunite four of the six original members. Although they did not perform as The English Beat, some of them performed with the newly organized group The Beat.
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Episode 5 - The Motels
Release Date: 2004-09-10It was tough and tense for a while, but Aamer got the original Motels back together for a one-night reunion. Right after lead singer Martha Davis told Aamer he'd be on drums, he went into the hallway and got Brian Glascock.