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Rock and Roll singer Buddy Holly dies in a freak aeroplane accident in 1959, along with Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper; Don McLean dubs the tragedy as "the day the music died," symbolizing a loss of simpler times.

The Day the Rock Star Died

Buddy Holly

Michael Hutchence was the founding member, lead singer and lyricist of rock band INXS from 1977 until his death on Nov. 22, 1997.

Michael Hutchence

English singer Amy Winehouse dies from alcohol poisoning at the unfortunate age of 27; her prolific talent is often overshadowed by her struggles with drug addiction and mental health issues.

Amy Winehouse

Keith Moon was an English drummer for the rock music band the Who; noted for his unique style, alcohol addiction and his often self-destructive behavior, Moon develops a reputation for smashing his kit on stage and destroying hotel rooms on tour.

Keith Moon

David Bowie's career is marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft significantly influence popular music for over five decades.

David Bowie

Janis 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.

Janis Joplin

Jim Morrison, co-founder of musical group the Doors, develops an alcohol dependence and dies at the age of 27 in Paris in 1971.

Jim Morrison

Elvis 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.

Elvis Presley

Jimi Hendrix achieves fame in the U.S. after his performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 and becomes widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music.

Jimi Hendrix

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.

Tom Petty

Exploring the storied lives, rich musical legacies and tragic ends of some of the biggest and most-treasured superstars in music history.

S1 E14 | Michael Hutchence

E15 | Buddy Holly

E14 | Michael Hutchence

E13 | Amy Winehouse

E12 | Keith Moon

E11 | David Bowie

E5 | Janis Joplin

E4 | Jim Morrison

E3 | Elvis Presley

E2 | Jimi Hendrix

E1 | Tom Petty