The Day the Rock Star Died

The Day the Rock Star Died - AXS

AXS

Docuseries

2018

TV14

Documentary

Music

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

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2018 Docuseries 1 Season15 Episodes

Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Thursday, October 9

Hank Williams

Season 1 • Episode 10

Despite his short life, Hank Williams is one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

Thursday, October 9

David Bowie

Season 1 • Episode 11

David Bowie's music and stagecraft significantly influence popular music for over five decades.

Friday, October 10

Keith Moon

Season 1 • Episode 12

The Who drummer Keith Moon is noted for his unique style and often self-destructive behavior.

Friday, October 10

Amy Winehouse

Season 1 • Episode 13

English singer Amy Winehouse's talent is often overshadowed by her struggles with addiction.

Friday, October 10

Michael Hutchence

Season 1 • Episode 14

Michael Hutchence was with rock band INXS from 1977 until his death on Nov. 22, 1997.

Friday, October 10

Buddy Holly

Season 1 • Episode 15

Buddy Holly dies in an aeroplane accident in 1959, along with Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper.

Thursday, October 16

Tom Petty

Season 1 • Episode 1

Music artist Tom Petty sells more than 80 million records worldwide during his career.

Thursday, October 16

Jimi Hendrix

Season 1 • Episode 2

Jimi Hendrix achieves fame in the U.S. after his performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967.

Friday, October 17

Elvis Presley

Season 1 • Episode 3

Prescription drug abuse severely compromises Elvis Presley's health and leads to his death in 1977.

Friday, October 17

Jim Morrison

Season 1 • Episode 4

Singer Jim Morrison develops an alcohol dependence and dies at the age of 27 in Paris.

Friday, October 17

Janis Joplin

Season 1 • Episode 5

After releasing three albums, singer Janis Joplin dies of a heroin overdose at the age of 27.

Friday, October 17

Whitney Houston

Season 1 • Episode 6

Whitney Houston is one of the best-selling music artists, with 200 million records sold worldwide.

Thursday, October 23

Johnny Cash

Season 1 • Episode 7

Johnny Cash's sound embraces rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, blues, folk music and gospel music.

Thursday, October 23

Michael Jackson

Season 1 • Episode 8

Singer Michael Jackson becomes a global figure in popular culture for over four decades.

Friday, October 24

John Denver

Season 1 • Episode 9

John Denver was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the 1970s.

Friday, October 24

Hank Williams

Season 1 • Episode 10

Despite his short life, Hank Williams is one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

Friday, October 24

David Bowie

Season 1 • Episode 11

David Bowie's music and stagecraft significantly influence popular music for over five decades.

Friday, October 24

Keith Moon

Season 1 • Episode 12

The Who drummer Keith Moon is noted for his unique style and often self-destructive behavior.