The “Heart Attack” singer started taking drugs when she was 17 and still working at Disney. But despite various attempts at recovery, Lovato was said to relapse continuously and later became heavily addicted to crack cocaine and heroin. In one instance in 2018, she almost died from strokes...
His lyrics frequently referenced drug use, and in 2014, he admitted that he was taking drugs daily. In May 2018, he was arrested for driving drunk, crashing into a utility pole, and fleeing the scene. Charges were filed against him, but he died before his arraignment. Miller was found d...
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Also ranks #29 onThe Greatest Rock Stars Who Died Before 30 44 Shorty Long 443 votes A multi-talented singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, he was a key figure in the early days of the Motown label, blending soul, R&B, and pop influences to create a unique sound that resonated with...
They were all celebrated, genre-defining musicians, and they all kicked the bucket early at age 27. But as Mr. Cobain sang in 1993’sRape Me, they’re not the only ones. In fact, so many musicians have died at this age that fans and critics refer to it as joining “The 27 Club”...
Charlie Parker Jr, the man nicknamed “Bird” was one of the most important figures in the development of jazz and was two years younger than Dolphy when he died of lobar pneumonia. Parker hailed from the jazz well that was Kansas City, and, by 1940, he’d joined pianist Jay McShann’...
No one is perfect. But some people can make very, very poor decisions in their lives, and musicians aren't exempt from that. Rock and metal has had its fair share of crimes and other heinous events, dating all the way back to the '50s when rock 'n' roll was first starting to reall...
The issue of addiction in the music industry is compounded by the fact that many stars are exposed to drugs and alcohol from a young age. They may not receive the same support and guidance as the general population, which can make it difficult to break free from their habits. Furthermore,...
Port Arthur residents weren’t always so willing to embrace the singer who died of an accidental heroin overdose in 1970 at age 27. However, almost 20 years after her death, they erected a statue in honor of their celebrity wild child. Joplin had an electric stage presence and a singular ...
Sally O'Neill QC, said that he "belatedly realized the gravity of what happened" and was "deeply, deeply sorry," but that he formed an obsession with filming himself have sex and became addicted to drugs when he was 30, so he allegedly had no memory of some of the things he'd done...