5 Rock Stars

Who Died Too Young

The list of rock stars who have died too young is much too long. Generally speaking, those bold enough to devote their lives to being a musician are risk-takers. They follow their passions, for better or for worse. The phrase “Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll” came about for many reasons. Here’s our list of five rock stars who died too young. Let’s jump in.

5 Rock Stars Who Died Too Young

5 Rock Stars Who Died Too Young

#1 Buddy Holly Buddy Holly was a 1950s singer/songwriter known for his pioneering rock and roll sound. He was part of the welcoming committee that ushered rock and roll to the world. Born in 1936 in Lubbock, Texas, Holly loved music from an early age. Almost every member of his Baptist family played a musical instrument for fun. But Holley wanted more. He learned every musical instrument he could get his hands on.

5 Rock Stars Who Died Too Young

5 Rock Stars Who Died Too Young

#2 Janis Joplin Janis Joplin was a 1960s hippie singer best known for her 1968 cover of Piece of My Heart. Her performances at festivals like Monterey Pop and Woodstock are the lore of legends. Born in Texas in 1943, Joplin was a rebellious dreamer and fled to California to pursue her musical career. She took her early influences from beat poets Ma Rainey and Besse Smith and infused them into her wildly unique vocal style.

5 Rock Stars Who Died Too Young

5 Rock Stars Who Died Too Young

#3 Jim Morrison Jim Morrison was the lead singer of the psychedelic rock band The Doors. All six albums released during Morrison’s lifetime are certified gold, making The Doors an all-time top-selling band. Popular songs include Light My Fire, Touch Me, and Hello, I Love You. Jim Morrison was a military brat raised in 1950s Florida. His rebellious nature thrived in high school, and his craving for all things art drew him to California in the early 60s. Morrison found he enjoyed drugs, booze, and women as much as his poetry and filmmaking.

5 Rock Stars Who Died Too Young

5 Rock Stars Who Died Too Young

#4 Jimi Hendrix It’s almost impossible to imagine that anyone who likes rock music has not heard Jimi Hendrix’s name. His legacy ignites images of a man kneeling before a guitar on fire. Aspiring guitarists turn to his innovative musical genius to this day. In fact, many fans and critics consider him to be the greatest guitarist of all time.

5 Rock Stars Who Died Too Young

5 Rock Stars Who Died Too Young

#5 Kurt Cobain Generation X saw the death of Kurt Cobain on April 5, 1994, as he was just getting started. Teenagers and young adults alike gathered in the streets for candlelight vigils. We saw the writing on the wall. But we never thought it would happen.

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