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Janis Joplin was one of the most successful and widely known female rock stars of her era; after releasing three albums, she died of a heroin overdose at the age of 27.
Janis Joplin was one of the most successful and widely known female rock stars of her era; after releasing three albums, she died of a heroin overdose at the age of 27.
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The Day the Rock Star Died
S1, EP5 "Janis Joplin"Janis Joplin was one of the most successful and widely known female rock stars of her era; after releasing three albums, she died of a heroin overdose at the age of 27.
The Day the Rock Star Died
S1, EP6 "Whitney Houston"Whitney Houston is one of the best-selling music artists, with 200 million records sold worldwide; she is the only artist to chart seven consecutive No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 songs; Houston influences female artists who follow in her footsteps.
The Day the Rock Star Died
S1, EP7 "Johnny Cash"Johnny Cash was known for his deep, calm, bass-baritone voice; one of the best-selling music artists, his signature songs include "I Walk the Line," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Ring of Fire" and "A Boy Named Sue."
The Day the Rock Star Died
S1, EP8 "Michael Jackson"Singer, songwriter and dancer Michael Jackson is known simply as "The King of Pop"; his contributions to music and his highly publicized personal life make him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades.
The Day the Rock Star Died
S1, EP4 "Jim Morrison"Jim Morrison, co-founder of musical group the Doors, develops an alcohol dependence and dies at the age of 27 in Paris in 1971.
The Day the Rock Star Died
S1, EP3 "Elvis Presley"Elvis Presley, often referred to as "the King of Rock 'n' Roll," finds commercial success in many genres, including pop, country, blues and gospel music, but prescription drug abuse severely compromises his health and leads to his death in 1977.
The Day the Rock Star Died
S1, EP2 "Jimi Hendrix"Jimi Hendrix achieves fame in the U.S. after his performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 and becomes widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music.
The Day the Rock Star Died
S1, EP1 "Tom Petty"Tom Petty, the lead singer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and co-founder of the late-1980s supergroup the Traveling Wilburys, sold more than 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
