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Top 10 Musicians Who Tragically Died Due to Drugs and Alcohol

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Top 10 Musicians Who Died Due to Drugs and Alcohol
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Drugs and alcohol have taken away some truly great musicians over the years. This list looks at some revered, talented artists who died from an overdose, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

List entries and rank:
#10: Whitney Houston
#9: John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
#8: Sid Vicious (The Sex Pistols)
#7: Keith Moon (The Who)
#6: Michael Jackson
#5: Elvis Presley
#4: Amy Winehouse
#3, #2 & #1: ?

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For this list, we’re ranking the most influential and popular musicians to have died as a result of drugs or alcohol, whether due to accident, misadventure or intentional abuse.

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44 comments

@DanaArmas November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Madison Beer Sings Higher Love With Kygo
@jaimonjohn2516 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
You considers sid vicious a musician ??
@Freedom2111 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Why is Prince not included in the top ten? Prince was more talented and creative than Hendrix.
@WinnerMoon November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Elvis Died Whilst On The Toilet
@paulforder591 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Brian Jones should've made the list: he was, behind the scenes, a heavy drinker and drug addict, and his own worst enemy. He coined the name Rolling Stones for the band in 1962, was a versatile musician, but got kicked out of the Stones in 1969, after 7 years, due to showing up late for recording sessions, poor playing, and disputes with Mick Jagger over leadership of the Stones. It ended tragically with his drowning in his backyard pool on 3 July 1969 at 27. I think he acted against his better judgement, or was high.
He was a might-have-been had he lived to pursue a solo career. He even talked about forming a new band with Alexis Korner, a blues musician. We'll never know the answer.
😢💔😿🇬🇧🇦🇺
@kirilvelinov7774 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Jhope will die from a heart attack in 2068?
@danaarmas956 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Breaks my heart. bitter Sweet
@mysterytrain3 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Judy Garland should be on the list. Dead at 47 from a drug overdose. She could belt it out like Janis Joplin. Those who doubt it, should listen to her manic version of “Come Rain or Come Shine” from her Grammy winning gold record Judy at Carnegie Hall. All that’s missing is a rock guitar solo.
@samkresil6011 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Steve Clark - Def Leppard,
Hank Williams,
Shannon Hoon - Blind Melon,
Layne Staley - Alice in Chains,
Chris Kelly (Kris Kross),
Dolores O'Riordan,
DMX,
Mac Miller,
and Tyler Hawkins - Foo Fighters.
@HawklordLI November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Elvis Presley was an overrated buffoon.
@chadguindon6909 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
This is the reason I don't wanna be a famous recording artist. I like to sing but only in local clubs to my hometown or else I'll become a heavy cocaine and sex addict.
@leifstreib November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
You forgot Bon Scot 3:00
@allthingsmini1992 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Whitney Houston was not only extremely talented but the way she sang and looked at the camera really made you feel like she was right there singing to you. Sooo sad she's gone
@tracysteele7652 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
I always remember where I was when elvis died I was at my aunties playing upstairs with my cousins and I heard it on the radio I cried my heart out I was on 12 at the time
@boldchick101 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
You can take Elvis Presley off your list.
Elvis hated both drugs and alcohol!

Elvis died from a 4th heart attack brought on by high blood pressure, not drugs.

Elvis took prescription medication for insomnia, severe constipation due to a twisted/mega colon, hereditary liver disease, migraines brought on by 3 separate concussions, glaucoma and full body arthritis which was thought to have been bone cancer.

The problem with sensation seeking channels like yours is that you latch onto a mainstream narrative instead of doing your own homework.
@garyskadra5236 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Some who weren't mentioned
Tom Petty
Bon Scott
Layne Staley
Tommy Bolin (Deep Purple)
Paul Kosoff (Free)
Brent Mydland (Grateful Dead)
Kristen Pfaff (Hole)
Howie Epstein (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers)
DMX
Shannon Hoon (Blind Melon)
@sir275handsome November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
It's amazing and sad the things we do to ourselves from poor to rich famous to not trying to stray from the pains of living this life 😢
@richardmundt7854 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Obviously this mojo list wasn't compiled by a boomer. Our generation started The 27 club in 1969, with the death of Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones, then Jimmy Hendrix and Janis Joplin both died in 1970 , and finally Jim Morrison in 1971. 4, 3, 2 and 1 in that order.
@Vanilla91459 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
I wasn’t alive for most of these so all I know is Whitney Houston and Elvis Presley and Micheal Jackson. I’m 14
@Tigerlillielibra November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
I would've put Elvis and Michael J. higher on the list. And where's Prince?
@charlierome7961 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Kurt cobane
@sophielegault2278 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
52 years without Jimi Hendrix😭, September 18th, 1970
Rest In Peace Jimi Hendrix❤️(November 27th 1942-September 18th 1970)
@samkresil6011 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Prince
@guitarlover1370 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
what about lil peep
@jaystanden4164 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Layne Staley guys c'mon
@rosemarym1921 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Miracle Prayer

Lord Jesus, I come before you, just as I am, I am sorry for my sins, I repent of my sins, please forgive me. In your Name, I forgive all others for what they have done against me. I renounce Satan, the evil spirits and all their works. I give you my entire self, Lord Jesus, now and forever. I invite you into my life, Jesus. I accept you as my Lord, God and Savior. Heal me, change me, strengthen me in body, soul, and spirit.

Come Lord Jesus, cover me with your Precious Blood, and fill me with your Holy Spirit. I love you Lord Jesus. I praise you Jesus. I thank you Jesus. I shall follow you every day of my life. Amen
@rosemarym1921 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Hello out there, I got delivered from alcohol, smoking by crying out to Jesus and healed of fibromyalgia, and saved from suicide 3 times if it were not for Jesus I would not be here today. and my shoulders healed.He hears your.prayers and he loves you very. much.
@Youraveragedemon-n3r November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Elvis basically died of constipation from prescription opiates, he was on the toilet and strained so hard he had a heart attack and died. the whole over weight and poor health didn't help either. should of been on those stool softeners. I know what it's like being an ex heroin addict and using opiates for pain my stool as hard as concrete I can see having a heart attack on the toilet. your blood pressure rises when going number 2 and if you have to strain badly on top of it especially with old age and bad health it's not good.
@nisebiggs6572 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Kurt Cobain
@nisebiggs6572 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Sadly, this list could be the Top 100 😥😢
@jarrettowens6073 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
12:17 Glad Steve Clark got at least an Honorable Mention. You think Jimi Hendrix was good? Steve Clark could rival even him in guitaring.
@jarrettowens6073 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
This is why drugs should've never been invented. They take away to many great people and musicians.
@anthonymason3854 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
How can a beautiful powerful singer with a powerhouse voice with no abuse, and only one brother become a low life drug addict with the love of Christ in her life. How, did how did she because a drug addict. Just I am taking about Whitney Houston. 😥😥😥💯💯💯
@getstrangeorgetlost November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Paul Gray.
@harri_ison November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
gfk? lmao good job on that one.
@Miist3rDuce1 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
MY Top 10.
10. Scott weiland 🇺🇸
9. Tie Layne Staley and Mike Starr 🇺🇸
8. Sid vicious 🇬🇧
7. Steve Clark 🇬🇧
6. Tie John bonham and bon scott 🇬🇧
5. Tie John entwistle and Keith moon 🇬🇧
4. Amy Winehouse 🇬🇧
3. Prince 🇺🇸
2. Janis Joplin 🇺🇸
1. Jimi hendrix 🇺🇸
@colindong7316 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Elvis would have kicked the can anyways. From a heart attack eventually from all the crap he was eating
@francospecchia9283 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
DRUGS DO NOT LOOK IN THE FACE OF ANYONE, CELEBRITY OR NOT ATTENTION THIS IS NOT A JOKE!!!! GREETINGS ✋🇮🇹✋ ITALY
@psydoof November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Jonathan Melvoin - Smashing Pumpkins. Heroin overdose. Band was not invited to his funeral.

2 sisters: Wendy and Susannah Melvoin. Both associated with prince.

🕊
@psydoof November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Still miss prince. I hope many of the people we’ve lost are doing well. Somehow someway.
@joemyers7205 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
We're missing Shannon Hoon and Layne Staley 🤘🏼
@umberct November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
I’ll drink to that
@michaeldennistooley4271 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
As we carry children so too we carry light. Not as the source of but gracefully having it traveling though our spirit for a brief time ✌️ 🕊️
@ikewp901 November 5, 2024 - 10:47 am
Most impact and greatest loss Elvis! RIP👑🙏

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