Jimmy Jam
Also Known As: James Samuel Harris, James Samuel Harris III, James Harris III, The Time, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis , James 'Jimmy Jam' Harris III
Biography: James Samuel "Jimmy Jam" Harris III has a decades-old partnership with Terry Lewis, having both first found success in the Prince-formed-and-directed band The Time (originally Flyte Time) before going out on their own as producers for some of the biggest pop and R&B acts of the 80s and 90s, perhaps most notably Janet Jackson.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Adult: No
Birthday: June 06, 1959
Age: 65 years old
Gender: Male
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Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Overview: Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-02-15
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A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys
Overview: A special all-star tribute concert honoring the legacy of The Beach Boys.
Genres: Music Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-04-09
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Herb Alpert Is...
Overview: From the success of Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, through the founding of A&M Records, to giving away more than $150 million to arts and education programs across the country, we’ll witness the humanity and the humility inherent in everything he does, as well as come to understand the power of creativity to entertain, inspire, heal and transform.
Genres: Documentary Music History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-10-02
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Soul of a Nation Presents: Sound of Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration
Overview: The special brings together a mix of live performances and conversations with some of music’s biggest stars to highlight the contributions of Black Americans through jazz, gospel, hip-hop and more.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-06-17
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The Minnesota Sound
Overview: Emily Goldberg's first person journey through the Minneapolis music scene of the 80s. More
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-04-18
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Thriller 40
Overview: Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-12-02
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Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making
Overview: An MTV News Special behind the scenes on the making of the Scream music video.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-06-14
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2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Overview: The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. This year’s Performer Inductees are Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Carly Simon. Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis will receive the Musical Excellence Award, Harry Belafonte and Elizabeth Cotten the Early Influence Award, and Allen Grubman, Jimmy Iovine, and Sylvia Robinson the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-11-19
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It's Black Entertainment
Overview: A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa Williams traces the struggles and triumphs of the superstars of music and film. Among the many artists featured are: Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Cab Calloway, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Little Richard, Also included are today's contemporary superstars: Snoop Dogg, Ice T, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, and many, more! 80 minutes plus DVD bonus features.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-02-08
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MTV Icon: Janet Jackson
Overview: Pop artist Janet Jackson was selected as MTV's inaugural Icon, in an event held in Los Angeles. The ceremony was attended by several artists singing Janet's songs, cebebrities presenting the special and was finished by Janet singing her hit single "All For You".
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-03-13
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Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Overview: A lineup of artists -- including Beck, Common, Gary Clark Jr., Foo Fighters, H.E.R., Juanes, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Chris Martin, Mavis Staples, St. Vincent, Usher and more -- pay tribute to Prince's unprecedented influence on music.
Genres: Music History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-21
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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Overview: An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone – that captures the band's reign while shedding light on the burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-01-23
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The Minneapolis Sound
Overview: For the first time since its original run 30 years ago, Minnesota Experience brings back The Minneapolis Sound, Emily Goldberg's first person journey through the vibrant Minneapolis music scene of the 80s. Watch interviews with Jimmy Jam Harris, Morris Day, Jerome Benton, Hüsker Dü, and more.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-04-08
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