The Day the Rock Star Died takes viewers on a guided journey of the extraordinary lives and unparalleled legacies of artists who each changed music forever and left an indelible mark on fans across the world. The series examines what made these artists so incredible and what makes their art so enduring, offering rare insights into their personal lives and re-tracing their tragic final hours. Featured icons include soulful songstress Janis Joplin; genre-defying showman David Bowie; guitar superstars Buddy Holly and Jimi Hendrix; powerful percussionist Keith Moon; standouts Amy Winehouse and Whitney Houston; rock n' roll king Elvis Presley; Country music titans Johnny Cash and Hank Williams; folk hero John Denver; pop trailblazers Michael Jackson, George Michael, and Michael Hutchence; and celebrated singer-songwriter Tom Petty.
Show Info
Schedule: Sundays at 20:30
(30 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
Music
Episodes ordered: 15 episodes
Official site: www.axs.tv
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Previous Episode
Buddy Holly
Episode 1x15; Jan 27, 2019
Buddy Holly was a central figure of late 1950s rock and roll. With hits, "That'll be the Day," "Everyday," and "Peggy Sue." Holly made his second appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in January 1958 and soon after, toured Australia and the UK. In early…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x15: Buddy Holly | Jan 27, 2019 | |
| 1x14: Michael Hutchence | Jan 20, 2019 | |
| 1x13: Amy Winehouse | Jan 13, 2019 |
Recent discussions
I am still not completely over this one. :(
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Also known as:
- The Day the Rockstar Died