BRIAN JONES
Guitarist and founding member of the Rolling Stones.
February 28, 1942 – 3 July 3, 1969
Death by drowning. The coroner’s report noted his liver and heart were heavily enlarged by drug and alcohol abuse.
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JIMI HENDRIX
He was considered the best guitarist who ever lived.
November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970
Died of an overdose of Vesparax sleeping pills.
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JANIS JOPLIN
Widely recognized as the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll and the Queen of Psychodelic Soul.
January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970
The official cause of death was an overdose of heroin, possibly combined with the effects of alcohol. She was cremated and her ashes were scattered at sea.
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JIM MORRISON
Poet, lyricist and lead singer of The Doors.
December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971
Died in Paris. Pursuant to French law, no autopsy was performed because the medical examiner claimed to have found no evidence of foul play.
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KURT COBAIN
Lead singer and guitarist for the seminal grunge band Nirvana.
February 20, 1967 – April 5, 1994
Suicide by shotgun. A high concentration of heroin and traces of Valium were found in his body.
He was cremated and his ashes were scattered in a number of places around Washington State.
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AMY WINEHOUSE
Talented singer with a powerful voice. Her eclectic mix of musical genres included R&B, soul and jazz.
September 14, 1983 – July 23, 2011
May have succumbed to addiction following many years of drug and alcohol problems.