From the birth of rock & roll in the Fifties to current times the book details how some of the biggest stars in music died and their legacy and influence on music. From musical giants such as Elvis, Buddy Holly, John Lennon, David Bowie, Prince, George Michael, Tom Petty, Janis Joplin, and Kurt Cobain, to trailblazers like Fats Domino, Jimi Hendrix and Chuck Berry. To the lesser-known names that played a significant role is shaping musical history by writing number one hits and selling millions of records as well as countless musicians who touched many of our lives. With details of their best-known songs and musical facts, Who Died on This Day in Music is a must for anyone who is interested in pop and rock music history.