Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal is a 2024 documentary series directed by Jeff Tremaine. It is based on the 2021 book by Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock. The series documents the 80s glam metal music scene in Los Angeles.
Synopsis The three-part series follows the rise, dominance and decline of the hair metal genre during the 1980s and 1990s, and its subsequent resurgence during the 2000s. Based on the book "Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal" by Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour, the series is directed by Jackass creator Jeff Tremaine. The series features interviews and footage by multiple figures associated with the genre such as, Bret Michaels, Steve-O, Corey Taylor, Slash, Doc McGhee, Michael Starr, Roxy Petrucci, Michael Monroe, Stephen Pearcy, Taime Downe, Tommy Lee, Don Dokken, Alan Niven, Tom Zutaut, Ozzy Osbourne, and including the late Steve Riley and Jack Russell.
The series was produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and was released on Paramount+.
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