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The Day the Rock Star Died
Exploring the storied lives, rich musical legacies and tragic ends of some of the biggest and most-treasured superstars in music history.
S1, EP15 "Buddy Holly"
Rock and Roll singer Buddy Holly dies in a freak aeroplane accident in 1959, along with Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper; Don McLean dubs the tragedy as "the day the music died," symbolizing a loss of simpler times.
S1, EP14 "Michael Hutchence"
Michael Hutchence was the founding member, lead singer and lyricist of rock band INXS from 1977 until his death on Nov. 22, 1997.
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.
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.
