Which musicans who passed away young really left an impact?

Question

I think Elliott Smith and Kurt Cobain are two. Please list some others and maybe why?

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Also, John Denver. And as for age I think anyone under 60, esp those who O.D., died tragically ect... count.

I think John Lennon belongs on the list also.

Richie Valens and Stevie Ray Vaughn also should be on the list, thanks.

Buddy Holly also, and Elvis. Thanks

Answer 1

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'Young' is relative...Under 30?
Jimi Hendrix (27) - Black, left handed musician (rarity) whose stylized melodies made his guitar sing
Janis Joplin (27) - Songs of social injustices
Jim Morrison (27) - Wouldn't compromise integrity of songs for anything
Stevie Ray Vaughn (36) - Changed blues FOREVER (listen to him, he's GOOD)
Richie Valens (17) , Buddy Holly (23) & The Big Bopper (28) (immortalized in Don MCLean's American Pie)
Google 'The 27 Club'.........

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Answer 2

John Lennon. Because he was the mastermind behind Rock Music.

Answer 3

Michael Jackson invented hype and hype sells.

Answer 4

I agree that John Lennon belongs on the list. It might be too early to say Smith and Cobain have made a really big impact. Jimi Hendriks belongs as does Mozart. You didn't say what kind of music did you?

Answer 5

Tupac..argued racial opression
Aaliyah
Selena..put Latina's on the map
umm..Elvin was pretty young.

Answer 6

Jimi Hendrix, regarded as the best electric guitar player in rock history, died at 27
Janis Joplin, died at 27
Jim Morrison, 27 too lol
Cliff Burton (Metallica), 25
Tommy Bolin (Deep Purple), 25
John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), 32

EDIT: Damn! Terry C has the same top two. I swear I didn't cheat off of him

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Here's a list of dead rock stars:
http://www.av1611.org/rockdead.html