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Nighthawk76 · 05-15-2009, 02:50 AM

Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones in 1969, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin in 1970, Doors frontman Jim Morrison in 1971 and Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobian in 1994. All five of them were rock stars who died at the age of 27. Who's death was the greatest loss for Rock music?

For me it was Jim Morrison. The love the Doors. The Doors were the first thinking man's hard rock band. Morrison's lyrics were meant not simply to entertain but to teach. He wanted his audiance to reflect on life, death, the world, everything. He was also a great frontman.

The death of Brian Jones was a tragedy, but the Stones brought in Mick Taylor and were better than ever. I like Nirvana and was saddened by Cobian's death, but I've never been a huge fan. I've never had any interst in Hendrix and Joplin at all.

MonarC · 05-15-2009, 10:11 AM

Jimi Hendrix

Nighthawk76 · 05-15-2009, 01:09 PM

Five people have voted in the poll, but only two have posted.

Faith · 05-15-2009, 01:25 PM

Jim Morrison

MickeyMac · 05-15-2009, 03:29 PM

They werent 27 when they passed but I think Otis Redding and Sam Cooke should be added to this list.

Of the list above I will go with both Jimi Hendrix and Brian Jones mainly because I found them to be extremly talended musicians and could have went on to do more.

No offense but I am no fan of the Doors, Nirvana or Janis Joplin.

Nighthawk76 · 05-15-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MickeyMac

They werent 27 when they passed but I think Otis Redding and Sam Cooke should be added to this list.

Of the list above I will go with both Jimi Hendrix and Brian Jones mainly because I found them to be extremly talended musicians and could have went on to do more.

No offense but I am no fan of the Doors, Nirvana or Janis Joplin.

I'm not a fan of Janis Joplin either. With the exception of one or two of her songs, I have heard almost nothing of her music. I like Nirvana, though I do think they were overrated. I think Cobian was a good, honest songwriter and I really like their album, Nevermind.

The Doors, on the other hand, are one of my all time favorite bands. Their music is amazing, powerful and timeless. They recorded only six albums and five of them are either great or all time classics. Whenever I play their albums and hear songs like "Light My Fire", "Break On Through" and "Riders On The Storm", I still get the same feeling that I got when I was in high school. It's like an adrenaline rush!

ABlairican Pie · 05-16-2009, 01:17 AM

Why no Randy Rhoads, Cliff Burton, Criss Oliva, or Dimebag Darrell??

Nighthawk76 · 05-16-2009, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

Why no Randy Rhoads, Cliff Burton, Criss Oliva, or Dimebag Darrell??

Did any of them die at age 27? With the exception of Randy Rhoads, I don't know who any of them are. I'm pretty sure Randy was younger than 27 when he died.

Hollow · 05-16-2009, 05:06 AM

kurt cobain gets my vote, but only because i enjoy nirvana's music more than the other ones. i thought janis joplin was still alive.

guess i don't know much about artists i don't particularly listen to.

Adamantium · 05-16-2009, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by safety pin

i thought janis joplin was still alive.

That's funny because I spent my life thinking Joe Cocker was dead, lol. I was quite surprised when only a few months ago, I found out he was still living. It's when I saw "Across the Universe" and he was in it.

For this thread, I'm 27 and it's weird thinking about them dying at my age. Mainly because they've accomplished something and had fame, where I just work at Kroger and sit around either watching TV or getting online. To be honest, I didn't know any of them were 27 when they died. They all seemed older to me.

I'll go with either Jim Morrison or Janis Joplin. I like a couple of her songs, and I have a cd compliation of The Doors. The others, I've not paid much attention to.

Faith · 05-16-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamantium

That's funny because I spent my life thinking Joe Cocker was dead, lol.

You know I also used to think that Joe Cocker was dead.. I think I got him confused with Jim Croce.. Yay another blond moment for me.

Faith · 05-16-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

Why no Randy Rhoads, Cliff Burton, Criss Oliva, or Dimebag Darrell??

Because Randy Rhoads died at 25, Cliff Burton 24, Criss Oliva 30 and DimeBag Darrell at 38.

Marvo301 · 05-16-2009, 05:18 PM

I voted for Janis Joplin because I think she was a pioneer for women in rock. When I think of all these musicians who died way to young it makes me want to say "take another little piece of my heart now baby"

Ohio8 · 05-16-2009, 06:07 PM

TIE: Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison.

Janice · 05-18-2009, 01:49 AM

Jim Morrison gets my vote. I love the Door's music, and I think he was a cutie. It's really something that they were all 27.

View Poll Results: The Greatest Loss
Brian Jones	0	0%
Jimi Hendrix	9	39.13%
Janis Joplin	3	13.04%
Jim Morrison	6	26.09%
Kurt Cobain	5	21.74%
Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

05-15-2009, 02:50 AM	#1
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Dead At 27: Who Was The Greatest Rock Tragedy Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones in 1969, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin in 1970, Doors frontman Jim Morrison in 1971 and Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobian in 1994. All five of them were rock stars who died at the age of 27. Who's death was the greatest loss for Rock music? For me it was Jim Morrison. The love the Doors. The Doors were the first thinking man's hard rock band. Morrison's lyrics were meant not simply to entertain but to teach. He wanted his audiance to reflect on life, death, the world, everything. He was also a great frontman. The death of Brian Jones was a tragedy, but the Stones brought in Mick Taylor and were better than ever. I like Nirvana and was saddened by Cobian's death, but I've never been a huge fan. I've never had any interst in Hendrix and Joplin at all.

05-16-2009, 01:17 AM	#7
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	Missing rock and roll tragedies Why no Randy Rhoads, Cliff Burton, Criss Oliva, or Dimebag Darrell??
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05-16-2009, 05:18 PM	#13
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	I voted for Janis Joplin because I think she was a pioneer for women in rock. When I think of all these musicians who died way to young it makes me want to say "take another little piece of my heart now baby"
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05-15-2009, 10:11 AM	#2
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	Jimi Hendrix

05-15-2009, 01:09 PM	#3
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Five people have voted in the poll, but only two have posted.

05-15-2009, 01:25 PM	#4
Faith Internet Junkie Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 07, 2002 Location: HELL Posts: 9,879	Jim Morrison

05-15-2009, 03:29 PM	#5
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	They werent 27 when they passed but I think Otis Redding and Sam Cooke should be added to this list. Of the list above I will go with both Jimi Hendrix and Brian Jones mainly because I found them to be extremly talended musicians and could have went on to do more. No offense but I am no fan of the Doors, Nirvana or Janis Joplin.

05-16-2009, 05:06 AM	#9
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	kurt cobain gets my vote, but only because i enjoy nirvana's music more than the other ones. i thought janis joplin was still alive. guess i don't know much about artists i don't particularly listen to.

05-16-2009, 06:07 PM	#14
Ohio8 Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 18,966	TIE: Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison.

05-18-2009, 01:49 AM	#15
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Jim Morrison gets my vote. I love the Door's music, and I think he was a cutie. It's really something that they were all 27.