AXS TV Schedule for Mon. April 8, 2019 to Sun. April 14, 2019 Monday April 8, 2019 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT 6:00 AM ET / 3:00 AM PT The Big Interview Smart Travels Europe Phil Collins - Legendary singer-songwriter Phil Collins sits down with Dan Rather to talk about Stockholm and Sweden - We cruise through Stockholm’s sun-dappled archipelago, stroll through his anticipated return to the music scene, his record breaking success and a possible future the Karl Milles sculpture garden, and admire the world’s best-preserved 17th century warship, partnership with Adele. the Vasa. Then it’s off to the woodsy “Kingdom of Crystal” and the vacation island of Öland, an out-of-the-way charmer with timeless windmills, ancient ruins and glorious sand beaches. 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT Rock Legends 6:30 AM ET / 3:30 AM PT Pink Floyd - Pink Floyd, one of the most influential progressive rock bands, released The Dark Rock Legends Side of the Moon in 1973, which became their most critically and commercially successful album. The Monkees - Formed in Los Angeles in 1965 for the American television series The Monkees, the musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT Peter Tork and British actor and singer Davy Jones. Leading music critics cast fresh light on the Bachman & Turner career of The Monkees. After more than 20 years of fan demand, Randy Bachman and Fred Turner - two giants of rock ‘n’ roll - have finally reunited. With Paul Shaffer making a special appearance, they knock out hit 7:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM PT after hit, including “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet,” “Shakin’ All Over,” “Roll on Down the Highway,” Classic Albums and “Takin’ Care of Business.” Meat Loaf: Bat Out Of Hell - Since its release in 1977, Bat Out Of Hell has sold in excess of 30 mil- lion copies and is currently one of the top selling albums of all time. The program discusses how 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT the songs were recorded, what techniques were used to get the sounds on tape and builds up a Bad Co - Live From The Bomb Factory picture that gives insight into the process that allowed the tracks on the album to become part One of the most acclaimed bands of the classic rock era, London supergroup Bad Company takes of a body of work that has ultimately stood the test of time. the stage from The Bomb Factory. They have put their stamp on rock and roll with some of the most timeless rock anthems ever from “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love”, “Bad Company”, “Ready 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT For Love” and “Rock Steady”. Get ready to rock out! The Big Interview Quentin Tarantino - Dan is invited to the private screening room of one of the most outspoken, 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT controversial, and most respected directors of our time, Oscar winner Quentin Tarantino. Plain Spoken: John Mellencamp This stunning, cinematic concert film captures John with his full band, along with special guest 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT Carlene Carter, performing his most cherished songs. “Small Town,” “Minutes to Memories,” “Pop Nashville Singer,” “Longest Days,” “The Full Catastrophe,” “Rain on the Scarecrow,” “Paper in Fire,” “Authority Is The Better Part Over - Juliette is back on top following her performance high above Highway Song,” “Pink Houses” and “Cherry Bomb” are some of the gems found on this spectacular concert 65. film. 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT Premiere John Mellencamp: It’s About You 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT Following Mellencamp on his 2009 concert tour with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, the film Nothing But Trailers traces the rock legend’s journey to American musical landmarks where his critically acclaimed Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! Watch some of the best trailers, old and album No Better Than This begins to take shape. From Sun Studios in Memphis, where Elvis Pres- new, during this special presentation. ley recorded his greatest hits, to recording in the same San Antonio hotel room where legendary blues man Robert Johnson created his seminal work, Mellencamp reveals an emotional and 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT contemplative side never before seen by the public Easy Money A young man must give up his life of partying and gambling in order to inherit ten million 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT dollars. Plain Spoken: John Mellencamp This stunning, cinematic concert film captures John with his full band, along with special guest 10:45 PM ET / 7:45 PM PT Carlene Carter, performing his most cherished songs. “Small Town,” “Minutes to Memories,” “Pop Easy Money Singer,” “Longest Days,” “The Full Catastrophe,” “Rain on the Scarecrow,” “Paper in Fire,” “Authority A young man must give up his life of partying and gambling in order to inherit ten million Song,” “Pink Houses” and “Cherry Bomb” are some of the gems found on this spectacular concert dollars. film. 12:30 AM ET / 9:30 PM PT 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT REO Speedwagon REO Speedwagon Catch REO Speedwagon as they perform classic after classic, including “Keep On Loving You,” Catch REO Speedwagon as they perform classic after classic, including “Keep On Loving You,” “Take It On The Run,” “Roll With The Changes,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Ridin’ The Storm Out” “Take It On The Run,” “Roll With The Changes,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Ridin’ The Storm Out” and many more. and many more. 1:30 AM ET / 10:30 PM PT 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT Bad Co - Live From The Bomb Factory Classic Albums One of the most acclaimed bands of the classic rock era, London supergroup Bad Company takes Judas Priest: British Steel - The welding of British Steel is told in the band’s own words, and by the stage from The Bomb Factory. They have put their stamp on rock and roll with some of the their once long-term producer Tom Allom. Featuring archive footage, interviews and rare live most timeless rock anthems ever from “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love”, “Bad Company”, “Ready performances, plus all of British Steel’s finest songs, this is a compelling, witty and exhilarating For Love” and “Rock Steady”. Get ready to rock out! look of the making of one of heavy metal’s most artful creations, a Classic Album. 2:30 AM ET / 11:30 PM PT Rock Legends Tom Petty - Leading music critics cast fresh light on the career of Tom Petty, one of the great American songwriters. All times Eastern/Pacific - All schedules subject to change - Visit www.axs.tv for the latest information and updates Page 1 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT Nashville Billy Joel: A Matter Of Trust: The Bridge To Russia - The Concert Is The Better Part Over - Juliette is back on top following her performance high above Highway In July-August 1987, Billy Joel accepted the Kremlin’s invitation to the U.S.S.R. for six fully- 65. staged rock shows in Moscow and Leningrad, fulfilling a long-time desire to perform in Russia. During their stay, Billy and his family, along with musicians, staff, and a huge press entourage 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT spent their days interacting with the Russian people, forging true bonds of friendship wherever Art Mann Presents... they went. The Best People Watching In The World - A half a million people wearing a whole lot of crazy, sexy, funny, and weird. 1:05 PM ET / 10:05 AM PT Rock Legends 4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT Bee Gees - The Bee Gees their first record deal in 1963 with Festival Records, March 1978 saw the Get Out! Bee Gees occupy the two top positions on the US charts with “Night Fever” and “Staying Alive”. Rio San Juan - The Get Out! girls chill at an ocean front villa, hit an ATV adventure on the beach, Having won five Grammy awards for Saturday Night Fever, the Bee Gees were a worldwide and head out for sunset photo shoots. sensation. Journalists and critics examine the rise of The Bee Gees. 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT 1:55 PM ET / 10:55 AM PT New Japan Pro Wrestling This Month on AXS TV New Beginning: Okada vs. Fale - Kazuchika Okada meets Bad Luck Fale. Taiji Ishimori defends the This Month on AXS TV features programming highlights and premieres on the network. IWGP Jr Heavyweight Championship against Ryusuke Taguchi. 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT Tuesday April 9, 2019 Classic Albums 6:00 AM ET / 3:00 AM PT Deep Purple: Machine Head - A musical biography telling the incredible story of the making of Smart Travels Europe the Deep Purple album Machine Head. In exclusive interviews with Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Oslo and Norway - In Oslo, we see testaments to maritime prowess in Viking Ships and the Roger Glover, Jon Lord and Ian Paice we take a track by track look at the making of the album. celebrated Kon Tiki raft. We “Scream” with painter Edvard Munch before heading south to the glorious vistas of Telemark country and a boisterous celebration of Norwegian village 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT life, complete with traditional costumes, dancing and potato pancakes.