The Day the Rock Star Died

Episode 1

Tom Petty

25 mins

Tom 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.

Episode 2

Jimi Hendrix

25 mins

Jimi Hendrix garners attention following his performance at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. His 1969 Woodstock set establishes him as one of the most influential musicians of his time, before his death at age 27.

Episode 3

Elvis Presley

Tue, Oct 16, 2018 30 mins

The life, career and death of Elvis Presley are explored.

Episode 4

Jim Morrison

25 mins

An examination of events that lead to the death of the Doors frontman Jim Morrison. Includes insight into his rebellious antics, drug and alcohol dependency, and prodigious talent.

Episode 5

Janis Joplin

25 mins

Janis Joplin's unique raspy tone leads her to become a legend of modern blues music. Joplin's untimely death at the age of 27 leaves the music world in mourning for decades to come.

Episode 6

Whitney Houston

25 mins

Whitney Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, with over 200 million records sold globally. However, her struggles with substance abuse and tumultuous relationships overshadowed her career, and she tragically passed away at the Beverly Hilton on February 11, 2012.

Episode 7

Johnny Cash

25 mins

Episode 8

Michael Jackson

25 mins

Pop singer Michael Jackson's death is surrounded by mystery and controversy when he passes away in 2009. Jackson's bizarre behaviour and highly publicised antics add to the confusion surrounding his death.

Episode 9

John Denver

25 mins

Episode 10

Hank Williams

25 mins

Episode 11

David Bowie

25 mins

Episode 12

Keith Moon

25 mins

Episode 13

Amy Winehouse

25 mins

Episode 14

Michael Hutchence

25 mins

Episode 15

Buddy Holly

25 mins