8.7/1068 votesLoading...#1 - George Clinton
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/2/2018
A cornerstone figure in funk music, George Clinton went from singing a capella in a barbershop to chasing Motown glory in Detroit with his band, The Parliaments. But it was the introduction of LSD that took him to the next level, as he built a funk empire and forged a lasting sound that went on to fuel a whole new genre--hip hop.
Director: Mike Judge
Writer: Mike Judge, Mark Monroe
8.6/1072 votesLoading...#2 - George Jones and Tammy Wynette Pt 2
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2017
Collaborating on 33 hit songs and nine studio albums, George Jones and Tammy Wynette projected an image of marital bliss. Backstage, real life was more of a mess, highlighted by actual gunplay, an accusation of poisoning and ingenious disappearing acts in the name of alcohol. The marriage was ultimately sacrificed, but the music survived. Despite George’s split personalities and Tammy’s endless string of men, the two maintained an artistic partnership that stood the test of time and gave them one of their greatest hits, “Golden Rings,” about love and marriage.
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8.5/1062 votesLoading...#3 - Waylon Jennings Pt 1
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/2017
The father of 'Outlaw' country music, Waylon Jennings grew up in Texas with dreams of making it to the Grand Ole Opry. Following a musical partnership with Buddy Holly that ended in his first experience cheating death, Waylon eventually made his way to Nashville where he became roommates with Johnny Cash. The singer, like his pal Johnny, never quite fit in with the Nashville sound, although they both found the Nashville speed to their liking. It took a move back home to Texas and a reunion with his old friend and fellow outcast Willie Nelson, for the charismatic Waylon to breathe new life into country music, and finally do things on his own terms.
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8.5/1070 votesLoading...#4 - Blaze Foley
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/10/2017
A legend in country music circles, and a complete unknown to most fans, Blaze Foley burned bright on the Austin, Texas music scene before being silenced well before his time. He was an intimidating physical presence with a wry sense of humor and the voice of an angel who battled his demons by writing songs about them. Blaze hated hypocrisy as much as he loved booze and duct tape. He became best friends and brothers in self-destruction with another singer/songwriter, Townes Van Zandt. And he died tragically while trying to defend a friend from harm, but not before writing his greatest song, “If I Could Only Fly.”
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8.4/1084 votesLoading...#5 - George Jones and Tammy Wynette Pt 1
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2017
He was a poor boy from a bootleggers’ town in the Texas backwoods. She was a cotton-picking Mississippi girl dreaming of stardom in Nashville. Together, George Jones and Tammy Wynette became the first power couple in country music. They were perfect in the public eye, but their tumultuous relationship was punctuated by George’s alcohol-fueled escapades and his paranoia over Tammy’s romantic past. She tried to keep the marriage from turning toxic, singing “Stand By Your Man,” her greatest hit, onstage with her husband every night.
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8.4/1075 votesLoading...#6 - Billy Joe Shaver
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2017
By all accounts, Billy Joe Shaver should never have made it in country music. A poor Texas kid from a broken family, he lost three fingers in a sawmill accident before ever writing a song. Despite his physical challenge, Shaver landed in Nashville as a singer/songwriter with hard luck songs about real life. A chance meeting with Waylon Jennings in the back of a peanut trailer led to the breakthrough 'Outlaw' album Honky Tonk Heroes, featuring Waylon singing songs written by Billy Joe. A decade later, Shaver made a name for himself after shooting a man at a roadside tavern for allegedly talking to his soon-to-be ex-wife. The gun play led to a celebrity trial and a shocking verdict. And, of course, Billy Joe wrote a song about it.
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8.3/10125 votesLoading...#7 - Johnny Paycheck
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2017
In addition to selling 40 million records and producing chart-topping hits like “She’s All I Got” and “Take This Job and Shove It,” country music outlaw Johnny Paycheck became notorious for living the part. He was known for his music, grand theft auto, drug binges and stints in jail. At the height of Paycheck’s fame, he shot a man over a turtle soup recipe, which led to a high-profile trial, a prison sentence and one of his greatest hits, “Old Violin.”
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8.3/1053 votesLoading...#8 - Rick James Pt. 1
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/9/2018
The self-proclaimed “King of Punk Funk,” Rick James came from humble beginnings in Buffalo before hooking up with Neil Young while dodging the draft in Canada. With a penchant for pyrotechnics, glitter, custom boots and marijuana, his quest to become a black rock star reached its apex when a throwaway song, “Super Freak,” topped the charts and gave him the fame he’d dreamed of.
Director: Mike Judge
Writer: Mike Judge, Mark Monroe
8.3/1054 votesLoading...#9 - Bootsy Collins
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/23/2018
One of music's most notable bassists, Bootsy Collins went from rocking out in Ohio to working with the notorious James Brown, who taught him "The One" funk basics. But it was when Bootsy met George Clinton that he created his larger-than-life persona and became the backbone of the P-Funk empire.
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8.3/1042 votesLoading...#10 - James Brown Pt. 2
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/7/2018
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8.3/1038 votesLoading...#11 - Betty Davis
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/21/2018
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8.2/1055 votesLoading...#12 - Waylon Jennings Pt 2
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2017
Fed up with Nashville's unwritten rules, Waylon Jennings put on his famous black hat, bucked the system and became one of country music's original outlaws. He recorded what he wanted and how he wanted, usually high on cocaine in a studio known as "Hillbilly Central." He also hired Hell's Angels for protection and as babysitters for his kid. Despite a string of hits including "Honky Tonk Heroes" and "Luckenbach, Texas," Waylon was targeted by the Feds for his coke-fueled antics. It only made his legend grow. After writing "Don't You Think This Outlaw Bit's Done Got Out of Hand," Waylon shocked Nashville by quitting drugs, cold turkey, and getting sober all on his own.
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8.2/1054 votesLoading...#13 - Rick James Pt. 2
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/16/2018
In the mid-‘80s, funk star Rick James was riding high on top of the music world. But between his rivalry with Prince, crusade against MTV and run-ins with the law, he fell further under the influence of cocaine. Even a shot at a comeback, when M.C. Hammer sampled his greatest hit, couldn’t pull James back from the brink.
Director: Mike Judge
Writer: Mike Judge, Mark Monroe
8.0/1046 votesLoading...#14 - James Brown Pt. 1
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/30/2018
James Brown, a.k.a. “Mr. Dynamite”, was renowned for his infectious voice and unbelievable dance moves. Between his womanizing ways, perfectionist attitude and daredevil style, he built an empire that went far beyond entertaining, often alienating musicians and business partners along the way.
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#15 - Morris Day and The Time
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/14/2018
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7.8/1093 votesLoading...#16 - Jerry Lee Lewis
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2017
One of the pioneers of rock’n’roll, Jerry Lee Lewis also happened to be a country music singer who liked to call himself “The Killer.” He made a name for himself not just as a magnetic piano-playing singer, but also as an impulsive, gun-wielding wild man, who stoked epic rivalries with the likes of Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley. The Killer also notoriously married his 13-year-old second cousin, setting off an epic worldwide scandal.
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The Best Episodes of Mike Judge Presents: Tales From the Tour Bus
Every episode of Mike Judge Presents: Tales From the Tour Bus ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Mike Judge Presents: Tales From the Tour Bus!
The raucous adventures of some of music’s most legendary artists, as told by those who knew them best. Featuring animated interviews with former bandmates, friends...
Genres:ComedyAnimation
Network:Cinemax
Best Episodes Summary
"George Clinton" is the best rated episode of "Mike Judge Presents: Tales From the Tour Bus". It scored 8.7/10 based on 68 votes. Directed by Mike Judge and written by Mike Judge, Mark Monroe, it aired on 11/2/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "George Jones and Tammy Wynette Pt 2".