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The 'Died too young' thread
A chance to talk about your musical heroes or favourites who died too young.
There are a huge number of stars who still had something to offer, some who were yet to peak, but died either by their own hands or through tragic circumstances. Let's hear who are your favourites and what you feel abut them. |
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Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes of TLC.
One very smart woman. Died at the age of 30 in a car accident during her spiritual retreat in Honduras. |
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Jeff Buckley
I am going to kick off with Jeff Buckley.
Died aged just 27 after releasing just one album, and spending the last four years of his life practically continuously touring. To my mind (and ears) he was set to become the next legend - the greatest singer/songwriter of a generation. He inspired so many artists like Radiohead and Muse, as well as many others who now try to sing like him. I myself was inspired to write music and play after hearing the posthumous release of 'Sketches for... My Sweetheart The Drunk'. For me, Grace is my joint favourite album. It is beautiful, haunting, varied, dark and very personal. That one album alone for me makes Jeff one of the greatest artists ever. Grace: Lilac Wine: Last Goodbye: |
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Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes of TLC.
One very smart woman. Died at the age of 30 in a car accident during her spiritual retreat in Honduras. |
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Otis Redding
Died at 27 also.
I find it amazing that a man so YOUNG had such a mature and amazing voice. I was a fan for a good while before I found out his age at death and it shocked the life out of me. He was a studio employee before he was overheard singing, and was offered the chance to record a song. He soon became the 'voice' of Stax Records. Again, a huge influence on what was to become, and to my mind, his songs are just not famous enough today. People only really know 'Dock of the Bay' but he was a master of soul. These Arms of Mine: I've Been Loving You Too Long: Respect: |
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Jim Morrison, The Lizard King. The best ever.
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Sam Cooke...shot down in his prime in 1964. I wonder what sort of soul music he would have made had he lived longer?
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Freddie Mercury
I have actually been in two minds as to whether or not to include the greatest showman ever.
He died aged 46, after releasing Queen's best album in over a decade, and in the eyes of Queen fans like myself he died too young. However, I believe for Freddie it was probably about right. Freddie was a man who hated the thought of getting old, hated the thought of not being able to perform and sing with the vigour and style we all knew him to have. For the sake of this thread, I think Freddie would say he does not belong here. As a lifelong fan, I have decided he does belong here - big time. Next week (24th) sees the 18th anniversary of his death. Living On My Own 93edit: Barcelona: Mr Bad Guy 1985: |
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Janis joplin what a singer and the sexiest rock bitch ever.
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Nick Drake
Nick Drake (19 June 1948 – 25 November 1974) died aged 26.
English singer/songwriter and musician best known for his haunting, acoustic autumnal songs. His work has become more and more listened to and respected, to the point that he now ranks among the most influential English singer-songwriters of the last 50 years. |
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The 27 Club
Brian Jones Jimi Hendrix Jim Morrison Janis Joplin Kurt Cobain |
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Mark Bolan Just on the point of making a come back
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The 27 Club
Brian Jones Jimi Hendrix Jim Morrison Janis Joplin Kurt Cobain |
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Razzle from Hanoi Rocks. Quote:
9 December 1984 – Redondo Beach, California, USA Almost 25 years since he died. RIP
Hanoi Rocks drummer Razzle dies in an accident where a drunken Vincent N. Wharton (better known as Vince Neil of Motley Crue) loses control of his car while the pair are headed for the local off-licence, crashing into other cars on the road. |
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Clearly Jeff Buckley and Otis Redding can be added to that membership list.
I'll add Richey Edwards to the list, he was 27 when he vanished |
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Buckley was 30 when he passed away, Redding had just turned 26.
I'll add Richey Edwards to the list, he was 27 when he vanished Thanks for the corrections. |
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Buckley was 30 when he passed away, Redding had just turned 26.
I'll add Richey Edwards to the list, he was 27 when he vanished
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Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes of TLC.
One very smart woman. Died at the age of 30 in a car accident during her spiritual retreat in Honduras. ![]() I love her album, Supernova, still today despite not really liking R&B music. |
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Freddie Mercury; such an incredibly talented man.
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Seconding the Jeff Buckley post, very very much. I'm only just getting into Grace... but by god, what a record.
Some other late, great singer songwriters I'd like cast some light on: Jeff Hanson - Sweet songs, astonishing voice. Angelic. Passed away five months ago, aged 31. Matthew Jay - An artist with a huge amount of potential and a great ear for melody, but unfortunately passed away after falling through a window back in 2001, aged 24. Elliott Smith - I can't confess to loving all his work, but the sheer poignancy in his lyrics is nothing short of haunting. I chose this song in particular because the sadness in his voice when he sings the line: "XO, Mom, it's okay, it's alright, nothing's wrong" has never failed to send a shiver up my spine. |
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Lena Zavaroni & Karen Carpenter
Lena was only a kid when she won opportunity knocks and ultimately couldn't cope with the fame and suffered from anorexia for years before dying aged 35.
karen carpenter died aged 32 again from anorexia - absolutely horrific disease. I can't get my head round the fact she had everything going for her but still managed to succumb to it. |
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I'm going to add michael hutchence to the list.
deffinatley gone to soon. |
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Johny Thunders
Jerry Nolan Billy Murcia Arthur 'killer' Kane Fred 'Sonic' Smith Stiv Bators All missed. |
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Agree Karen was an amazing young woman and what a voice. There are so many great voices or songwriters who went way, way too early.
Surprised no one has mentioned Buddy Holly died age 23. I think most of them seem to have been thrown into the mix. But if people are throwing Freddie Mercury into the ring at 46, I'll stick Elvis Presley in died at 42. While he may have written his songs, he certainly helped shape rock & roll. |
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For me it has to be Michael Jackson.
Despite what people said about him he was a musical genuis and no other artist could even compare. He was a legend with remarkable talent and because of that there'll never be another like him. I'll miss him forever. |
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