What famous rock stars died?
Andrew Mclaughlin
Updated on March 02, 2026
Tragically, many died of overdose or under drug-related circumstances, including Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, and Kurt Cobain. Janis Joplin and Amy Winehouse are among the female singers who have died at 27.
What 80s rock star died?
List of deaths in rock and roll (1980s)
| Name | Age | Date |
|---|---|---|
| John Lennon The Beatles, Plastic Ono Band | 40 | December 8, 1980 |
| Tim Hardin | 39 | December 29, 1980 |
| Robert Pete Williams | 66 | December 31, 1980 |
| David Lynch The Platters | 52 | January 2, 1981 |
Which rock star died recently?
2020
| Name | Age | Cause of death |
|---|---|---|
| Lou “L.A.” Kouvaris Riot | 66 | COVID-19 |
| Alan Merrill Arrows | 69 | COVID-19 |
| Bill Withers | 81 | Heart complications |
| Cristina Singer with ZE Records | 64 | COVID-19 |
Which rock stars died at age 27?
27 Club: Stars Who Died at Age 27, From Jimi Hendrix to Amy Winehouse (Photos) He was found dead in a Harlem hotel room of a suspected drug overdose. Brian Jones (February 28, 1942 – July 3, 1969) The founder and original leader of the Rolling Stones drowned in the swimming pool of his home in East Sussex , England.
What famous rock star died?
Famous rock star dies in possible suicide. Rocker Chris Cornell, who gained fame as the lead singer of the bands Soundgarden and Audioslave , has died at age 52, and police said Thursday that his death is being investigated as a possible suicide.
Are some rock stars dead?
British guitarist and bandleader Spencer Davis , whose eponymous rock group had 1960s hits including “Gimme Some Lovin'” and “I’m a Man,” has died at the age of 81. Davis’ agent, Bob Birk, said Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 that he died in a hospital while being treated for pneumonia. (AP Photo, File)
What singer just passed away?
Country singer Kevin Sharp, best known for his hit “Nobody Knows,” died Saturday evening at the age of 43. The music artist passed away due to ongoing complications from past stomach surgeries and digestive issues, according to his website, years after battling (and beating) rare bone cancer Ewing’s sarcoma when he was just a teen.
