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Behind the 1970 Death of Janis Joplin

Behind the Death of Jimi Hendrix

Behind the Death and Legacy of Elvis Presley

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Behind the Tragic Death of Amy Winehouse

Behind the Untimely Death and Legacy of Jazz Pioneer Billie Holiday

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The Death of John Lennon: A Look Inside Lennon’s Final Day

July 1, 2022, 3:42 pm
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Remembering the Death and Legacy of Duane Allman

June 26, 2022, 10:51 am
A Look Behind the Untimely Death and Lasting Legacy of Jimi Hendrix
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A Look Behind the Death of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Ronnie Van Zant

June 20, 2022, 10:00 am
The Story Behind “The Day Music Died”

June 17, 2022, 10:03 am
The Stories Behind Seven Deaths of the Infamous “27 Club”—Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, and More

June 14, 2022, 10:20 am
Behind the Mysterious Death of Sam Cooke

June 11, 2022, 10:52 am
A Look Behind the Death of Patsy Cline and Her Lasting Legacy Today

June 10, 2022, 4:00 pm

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