The most important dead rock idols
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