list of unsung episodes
season 5
Table:
Title

Original Airdate

Short Summary

Notable Guest Appearances

NOTES

Episode 36- The Story of Vesta Williams

January 2, 2012 (2012-01-02)

Documenting the rise and turbulent career of late R&B recording artist and actress Vesta Williams.

Interviews with Vesta Williams, Howard Hewett (of Shalamar), Bow-Legged Lou (of Full Force), Will Downing, and Vivica A. Fox.

NOTE: The last interview Vesta Williams made. She died September 22, 2011.

NOTE: This is the first episode to feature a newly designed opening sequence.

Episode 37- The Story of Bobby Womack

January 9, 2012 (2012-01-09)

Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B and Soul singer & songwriter Bobby Womack.

Interviews with Bobby Womack, Bill Withers, David T. Walker, Harold Payne, Steven Ivory, and Michael Thompson (guitarist).

Episode 38- The Story of Atlantic Starr

January 16, 2012 (2012-01-16)

Documenting the rise and career of the R&B music group Atlantic Starr.

Interviews with David Lewis (singer), Sharon Bryant, Barbara Weathers, Steven Ivory, Cliff Winston, and Adrienne-Joi Johnson.

Episode 39- The Story of Freddie Jackson

January 23, 2012 (2012-01-23)

Documenting the rise and career of R&B vocalist Freddie Jackson.

Interviews with Freddie Jackson, Melba Moore, Meli'sa Morgan, Howard Hewett (of Shalamar), Steven Ivory, and Chuck Jackson.

Episode 40- The Story of Full Force

January 30, 2012 (2012-01-30)

Documenting the rise and careers of Rap group Full Force.

Interviews with Lisa Lisa (of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam), Cheryl Pepsii Riley, Howie Dorough (of The Backstreet Boys), Christopher Reid (entertainer) (of Kid 'n Play), Don Cornelius, and Blair Underwood.

Episode 41- The Story of Millie Jackson

February 6, 2012 (2012-02-06)

Documenting the rise and career of R&B vocalist and comedienne Millie Jackson.

Interviews with Millie Jackson, Keisha Jackson, Roxanne Shante, Da Brat, Benny Latimore (musician), and Nelson George.

Episode 42- The Story of Ray Parker, Jr.

February 13, 2012 (2012-02-13)

Documenting the rise and career of R&B singer/ songwriter Ray Parker Jr.

Interviews with Ray Parker Jr., David Foster, Chaka Khan, Clive Davis, Arnell Carmichael (of Raydio), Vincent Bonham (of Raydio), Deniece Williams, Cheryl Lynn, Eddie Holland, Steve Jordan (musician), Chazzy Green, David Paich.

NOTE: Episode neglected to mention Ray Parker Jr. sued Huey Lewis and The News over breaking a "confidentiality agreement" by speaking about the Ghostbusters lawsuit on VH1's Behind the Music.

Episode 43- The Story of Sheila E. (and the Family)

February 27, 2012 (2012-02-27)

Documenting the rise and career of drummer and percussionist Sheila E.

Interviews with Sheila E., Pete Escovedo, Juan Escovedo, Peter Michael Escovedo, Zina Escovedo, M.C. Hammer, George Duke, Al Jarreau, Michael Cooper (musician), Cliff Winston, Ray Obiedo, and D'wayne Wiggins.

Episode 44- The Story of David Ruffin

March 5, 2012 (2012-03-05)

Documenting the rise and turbulent career of the late R&B performer David Ruffin.

Interviews with Otis Williams, Dennis Edwards, (of The Temptations), Cornelius Grant, Clay McMurray, Robert Penn (musician), Shelly Berger, and Larry Buford.

NOTE: David Ruffin was a pivotal member of the Motown group "The Temptations".

NOTE: This episode is the most watched episode of Unsung to date.

Episode 45- The Story of Whodini

March 12, 2012 (2012-03-12)

Documenting the rise and career of pioneering Rap group Whodini.

Interviews with Hassan Pore, Jalil Hutchins, Ralph McDaniels, John Fletcher, Grandmaster Dee, Kangol Kid, Roy Comier, Stretch (rapper), Michael Bivens, Chuck D, Dana Dane, Doctor Ice, and Nelson George.

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