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The Day the Rock Star Died - Season 1

Episode List

Tom Petty
E1 - Tom Petty

Aired: October 02, 2018

Tom Petty was the lead singer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, formed in 1976. He was also a co-founder of the late 1980s supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. He recorded many hit singles with the Heartbreakers and as a solo artist. In his career, he sold more than 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Learn more about his incredible career and lasting legacy on the anniversary of his death.

Jimi Hendrix
E2 - Jimi Hendrix

Aired: October 09, 2018

Although Jimi Hendrix’s mainstream career only lasted four years, he made an impact on the world of music that will last forever. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame even describes him as “arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music.” He revolutionized the way that we look at an electric guitar, could play solos like nobody else, and set a new standard for all guitarists moving forward. This week, we’ll look into the life of the incredible rock legend, the hits he created, and the iconic performances that he played

Elvis Presley
E3 - Elvis Presley

Aired: October 16, 2018

There is no denying that Elvis Presley is a true music icon and has definitely earned the title of the “the King of Rock and Roll.” With an enormous body of hit singles, commercial success in many genres, including pop, country, blues, and gospel music, he is the best-selling solo artist in the history of recorded music. Prescription drug abuse severely compromised his health and he died suddenly in 1977 at his Graceland estate at just 42 years of age. However, Presley’s legacy lives on as one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the 20th century.

Jim Morrison
E4 - Jim Morrison

Aired: October 23, 2018

Janis Joplin
E5 - Janis Joplin

Aired: October 30, 2018

Whitney Houston
E6 - Whitney Houston

Aired: November 06, 2018

Johnny Cash
E7 - Johnny Cash

Aired: November 13, 2018

Michael Jackson
E8 - Michael Jackson

Aired: November 20, 2018

John Denver
E9 - John Denver

Aired: November 27, 2018

Hank Williams
E10 - Hank Williams

Aired: December 04, 2018

David Bowie
E11 - David Bowie

Aired: December 11, 2018

Keith Moon
E12 - Keith Moon

Aired: December 18, 2018

Amy Winehouse
E13 - Amy Winehouse

Aired: January 13, 2019

Amy Winehouse was an English singer and songwriter whose stunning voice easily followed in the footsteps of Janis Joplin and Billie Holiday. Her debut album, Frank, was a critical success in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Her follow-up album, Back to Black, led to five 50th Annual Grammy Awards, and a record of most Grammys won by a female artist in one night. Her album Back to Black posthumously became one the UK's best-selling albums of the 21st century.

Michael Hutchence
E14 - Michael Hutchence

Aired: January 20, 2019

Michael Hutchence was the founding member, lead singer and lyricist of rock band INXS from 1977 until his death on November 22, 1997. Hutchence was the archetypal rock showman. He exuded an overtly sexual, macho cool with his flowing locks, and lithe and exuberant stage movements. His private life was often reported in the Australian and international press, with a string of love affairs with prominent actresses, models and singers.

Buddy Holly
E15 - Buddy Holly

Aired: January 27, 2019

With hits like "That'll be the Day," "Everyday," and "Peggy Sue,” Buddy Holly was a central figure of late 1950s rock and roll. In early 1959, he assembled a new band and embarked on a tour of the midwestern U.S. that ended in tragedy.