Top 10 rock deaths (jimi hendrix, John Lennon, George Harrison, Bob Marley, quote)

jr. · 04-20-2006, 07:50 PM

Well, I am not so sure Elvis belongs on the list. To be sure, he was an icon, but his musical impact had long since been over, and had evolved for 20 more years at the time of his death. When Elvis passed away, he wasn't relevant anymore, musically. I'm not saying that to dump on the guy, because I love Elvis' stuff.

That being said, I have often wondered how Jim Croce's music would have evolved, had he not passed away after such a brief career. He wrote a lot of wonderful songs in a short period of time.

My boy, Stevie Ray Vaughan was just getting his life back together when he was taken.

I don't recall anyone mentioning Janis Joplin, either. I've always felt sorry for her. I think she was a sad person, and if just one person in her life had loved her just for her, she may have been around for a lot longer. A lonely soul, and it comes across in her music.

littleknowitall · 04-20-2006, 07:54 PM

i dunno, if he hadnt died so soon maybe we wouldn't have had 3 million bad impersinations of him swarm the globe.

sleepy jack · 04-20-2006, 07:57 PM

No one mentoned Morrison?

and i'll reply later with my list this is one of the threads that makes me have to think on the answer.

jr. · 04-20-2006, 10:59 PM

I almost mentioned Morrison, but thought it would hypocritical of me to do so, since I don't think he really did much for music. Some view him as an artist, but I always thought he was just so-so.

boo boo · 04-20-2006, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jr.

Well, I am not so sure Elvis belongs on the list. To be sure, he was an icon, but his musical impact had long since been over, and had evolved for 20 more years at the time of his death. When Elvis passed away, he wasn't relevant anymore, musically. I'm not saying that to dump on the guy, because I love Elvis' stuff.

That being said, I have often wondered how Jim Croce's music would have evolved, had he not passed away after such a brief career. He wrote a lot of wonderful songs in a short period of time.

My boy, Stevie Ray Vaughan was just getting his life back together when he was taken.

I don't recall anyone mentioning Janis Joplin, either. I've always felt sorry for her. I think she was a sad person, and if just one person in her life had loved her just for her, she may have been around for a lot longer. A lonely soul, and it comes across in her music.

He went out when he was past the prime of his popularity.

Which is what seperates him from Lennon, Cobain, Tupac, etc... So i'd say their death's were more infamous.

Besides, everyone knows Elvis isn't really dead.

boo boo · 04-20-2006, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jr.

I almost mentioned Morrison, but thought it would hypocritical of me to do so, since I don't think he really did much for music. Some view him as an artist, but I always thought he was just so-so.

But he is one of the most influencial frontmen in music, he and Manzarek was a great songwriting team... His lyrics can be hit or miss, but what made him great was the passion and energy he put into every performance, not his songwriting skills or musical talents, which were limited to say the least.

He's still one of the biggest icons in rock, and rightfully so, Morrison was all about the attitude, something that too many musicians lack today.

Laces Out Dan! · 04-20-2006, 11:07 PM

Lenon
Hendrix
Marley
Mercury
Bonham
Barett
Elliott Smith
Jim Morrison
Biggie
Elvis

IMO i think that those deaths had a large impact on society

Urban Hat€monger ? · 04-20-2006, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by _LesPaul43_

Barett

He`s not dead

Laces Out Dan! · 04-20-2006, 11:18 PM

Syd Barett isnt dead =/

boo boo · 04-20-2006, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by _LesPaul43_

Syd Barett isnt dead =/

I think he did die, and then he came back as a zombie.

He's basically a walking corpse now.

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jr. Seeker of Peace Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newark, De. Posts: 341	Well, I am not so sure Elvis belongs on the list. To be sure, he was an icon, but his musical impact had long since been over, and had evolved for 20 more years at the time of his death. When Elvis passed away, he wasn't relevant anymore, musically. I'm not saying that to dump on the guy, because I love Elvis' stuff. That being said, I have often wondered how Jim Croce's music would have evolved, had he not passed away after such a brief career. He wrote a lot of wonderful songs in a short period of time. My boy, Stevie Ray Vaughan was just getting his life back together when he was taken. I don't recall anyone mentioning Janis Joplin, either. I've always felt sorry for her. I think she was a sad person, and if just one person in her life had loved her just for her, she may have been around for a lot longer. A lonely soul, and it comes across in her music. __________________ Be strong then, and enter into your own body; there you have a solid place for your feet. ~ Kabir

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jr. Seeker of Peace Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newark, De. Posts: 341	I almost mentioned Morrison, but thought it would hypocritical of me to do so, since I don't think he really did much for music. Some view him as an artist, but I always thought he was just so-so. __________________ Be strong then, and enter into your own body; there you have a solid place for your feet. ~ Kabir

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Laces Out Dan! I love Puck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4,614	Syd Barett isnt dead =/ __________________ We are entirely smooth, We admit to the truth, We are the best at what we do.

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littleknowitall Pow! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,671	i dunno, if he hadnt died so soon maybe we wouldn't have had 3 million bad impersinations of him swarm the globe.