The most important dead rock idols
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Source: listas.20minutos.es
Based on the magazine "the tragic deaths of rock", plus some current ....
TOP 32:
JOE STRUMMER, THE CLASH (1952-2002) CARDIAC ATTACK

TOP 31:
RONNIE VAN ZANT, LYNYRD SKYNYRD (1948-1977) AIR ACCIDENT

TOP 30:
JOHN ENTWISTLE, THE WHO (1944-2002) DRUGS

TOP 29:
FRANK ZAPPA (1940-1993) CANCER

TOP 28:
STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN (1954-1990) HELICOPTER ACCIDENT

TOP 27:
JEFF HANNEMAN - SLAYER - (1964-2013) EPATIC INSUFFICIENCY

TOP 26:
STEVE CLARK, DEF LEPPARD (1960-1991) DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

TOP 25:
JOHNNY CASH (1932-2003) NEURONAL DISEASE

TOP 24:
KEITH MOON -THE WHO (1946-1978) DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

Prominent drummer of one of the best rock bands of all time his quality and ease differentiated him from the vast majority, as many alcohol and drugs took him to the limit leaving an irreparable void in the alignment of THE WHO. SONG REFERENCE: WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN
TOP 23:
ROBBIE JAMES DIO - DIO (1942 - 2010) CANCER

TOP 22:
DEE DEE RAMONE, RAMONES (1952-2002) DRUGS

TOP 21:
DIMEBAG DARRELL - PANTERA (1966 - 2004) MURDER IN SCENARIO

TOP 20:
PAUL GRAY, SLIPKNOT (1972-2010)

TOP 19:
SID VICIOUS, SEX PISTOLS (1957-1979) DRUGS

TOP 18:
BRAIN JONES, THE ROLLING STONES (1942 -1969) DROWNED IN HIS POOL

TOP 17:
JOHNNY RAMONE, RAMONES (1948-2004) CANCER

TOP 16:
SYD BARRETT, PINK FLOYD (1946-2006) KIDNEY FAILURE

TOP 15:
JOEY RAMONE, RAMONES (1951-2001) LYMPHOMA

TOP 14:
ERIC CARR, KISS (1950-1991) CANCER

TOP 13:
JANIS JOPLIN (1943-1970) DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

The cosmic witch was the most influential female representative with a privileged voice, the excesses charged her bill and in 1970 she would stop shining along with Jimi Hendrix REFERENCE SONG: PIECE OF MY HEART
TOP 12:
JOHN BONHAM, LED ZEPPELIN (1948-1980) DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

TOP 11:
CLIFF BURTON, METALLICA (1962-1986) BUS ACCIDENT

TOP 10:
BON SCOTT (AC / DC) - 1946 1980 ALCOHOLISM

TOP 9:
ELVIS PRESLEY (1935-1977) UNKNOWN REASON

Considered as the KING impressive costumes, unrivaled hairstyle, revolutionary style and voice and a characteristic behavior on stage led him to success, his death led him to the immortality of rock lovers, although many myths about it are talked about. SONG REFERENCE: JAILHOUSE ROCK
TOP 8:
BOB MARLEY (1945 -1981) CANCER

The idol of reggae, Jamaican poetic and mind blowing Bob blew his fans through the spiritual liberation of his songs through perfect melodies and the essence of the green fruit of nature, the buffalo soldier has been a reference of great spiritual detachments for many generations. REFERENCE CACNION: NO WOMAN NO CRY
TOP 7:
JIMI HENDRIX (1942-1970) DRUGS

Consecrated as the best guitarist in history, one of the great representatives of rock in a time of racial repression, he excelled and is currently respected and admired as in his life years. REFERENCE SONG: PURPLE HAZE
TOP 6:
JIM MORRISON, THE DOORS (1943-1971) DRUGS

Iconic rock singer of the 60's era, scandals and controversy both in his songs and in his life he was known for his peculiar presentations and his addition to drugs, alcohol and women. SONG REFERENCE: THE END
TOP 5:
GEORGE HARRISON, THE BEATLES (1943-2001) CANCER

TOP 4:
LAYNE STALEY, ALICE IN CHAINS (1967-2002) DRUGS

TOP 3:
KURT COBAIN, NIRVANA (1967-1994) SUICIDE

Self-destruction, depression, crudeness are some of the synonyms that can describe Kurt's legendary guitarist and vocalist of the 90's, with only a few albums he carried the name of Nirvana in the main constellation of rock but fame and money did not prevent him himself He will attempt his own life successfully, leaving myths and a time on his back. SONG REFERENCE: SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT
TOP 2:
FREDDY MERCURY (1946-1991) AIDS

The king of the colossal stages, declared a homosexual issue that never influenced his musical development making him the most spectacular presence of rock and responsible for the legendary concert at Wembley was an example of Freddy's influence in the musical world. SONG REFERENCE: WE WILL ROCK YOU
TOP 1:
JOHN LENNON (1940-1980) MURDER

Without a doubt the most tragic loss of contemporary music at the hands of a fan, head of the biggest band, with a unique voice that made any stage vibrate, controversial with its separation from THE BEATLES. SONG REFERENCE: IMAGINE