The Defiant Ones

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Documentary mini-series about the partnership between Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre.

Documentary mini-series about the partnership between Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre, co-founders of Beats Electronics.

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Dr. Dre

Jimmy Iovine

Allen Hughes

The Defiant Ones: Series 1: Episode 2

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Dr Dre and Jimmy Iovine each experience the highs and lows of the music business.

How Dr Dre's success with NWA was overshadowed by a devastating loss. Jimmy Iovine discusses his work with Tom Petty and Patti Smith, and his relationship with Stevie Nicks.

In this second episode, Jimmy Lovine’s reputation as a fearless, talented and indefatigable producer is explored, along with how he reached the West Coast following a successful collaboration with Patti Smith.

He describes moving to Los Angeles to produce with Tom Petty and his secret relationship with Stevie Nicks.

Dr Dre talks about provocative songs, such as Straight Outta Compton, which were shaped by the bitter race relations in Los Angeles. NWA evolved into a force to be reckoned with, in LA and beyond. But a devastating personal loss for Dr Dre overshadowed the success.


The Defiant Ones: Series 1

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