Season 1 Episode 8
The Day the Rock Star Died
TV-14Entertainment • Documentary • MusicSeason 19 Episodes
Hank WilliamsS1 E10Despite his short life, singer-songwriter Hank Williams is one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the 20th century and has been cited as a key musical influence on Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones.
John DenverS1 E9John Denver was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the 1970s; recording and releasing approximately 300 songs, his lyrics reflected his joy in nature and disdain for city life, his enthusiasm for music, and his relationship trials.
Michael JacksonS1 E8Singer, 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.
Johnny CashS1 E7Johnny 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."
Whitney HoustonS1 E6Whitney 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.
Janis JoplinS1 E5Janis Joplin was one of the most successful and widely known female rock stars of her era; after releasing three albums, she dies of a heroin overdose at the age of 27.
Jim MorrisonS1 E4Jim Morrison, co-founder of musical group the Doors, develops an alcohol dependence and dies at the age of 27 in Paris in 1971.
Elvis PresleyS1 E3Elvis 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.
Tom PettyS1 E1Tom Petty, the lead singer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and co-founder of the late-1980s supergroup the Traveling Wilburys, sells more than 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
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