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The Day The Rock Star Died
TV-14
2023
series
1 Season
The Day The Rock Star Died
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Season 1
Ep 1
22m
Tom Petty
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.
Ep 2
22m
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix earned three UK top ten hits with “Hey Joe,” “Purple Haze,” and “The Wind Cries Mary." He achieved fame in the U.S. after his performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967.
Ep 3
22m
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley was regarded as an icon of the 20th century, and was often referred to as "the King of Rock and Roll."
Ep 4
22m
Jim Morrison
Jim Morrison co-founded the Doors in 1965 and recorded a total of six studio albums. Morrison developed an alcohol dependence which at times affected his performances on stage. He died at the age of 27 in Paris.
Ep 5
22m
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.
Ep 6
22m
Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston was one of the best-selling music artists, with 200 million records sold worldwide, and the only artist to chart seven consecutive No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 songs.
Ep 7
22m
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash was known by his deep, calm, Bass-baritone voice. His lyrics often contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation and redemption.
Ep 8
22m
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson was a singer, songwriter, dancer and known simply as "The King of Pop.” His contributions to music, dance, and highly publicized personal life made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades.
Ep 9
22m
John Denver
John Denver began his music career with folk music groups during the late 1960s. Starting in the 1970s, he was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the decade and one of its best-selling artists.
Ep 10
22m
Hank Williams
"Hank" Williams is regarded as one of the most significant and influential American singers and songwriters of the 20th century.
Ep 11
22m
David Bowie
David Bowie was the leading figure in popular music for over five decades and acclaimed by critics and musicians for his innovative work.
Ep 12
22m
Keith Moon
Keith Moon was an English drummer for the rock music band The Who. Noted for his unique style, alcohol addiction and his eccentric, often self-destructive behaviour.
Ep 13
22m
Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse was an English singer and songwriter whose stunning voice easily followed in the footsteps of Janis Joplin and Billie Holiday.
Ep 14
22m
Michael Hutchence
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.
Ep 15
22m
Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly was a central figure of late 1950s rock and roll. With hits, “That’ll be the Day,” “Everyday,” and “Peggy Sue.”
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