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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

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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

Despite 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.

Hank Williams

John 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.

John Denver

Singer, 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.

Michael Jackson

Johnny 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."

Johnny Cash

Whitney 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.

Whitney Houston

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

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