Phantom 2,533 Posted January 12, 2016 Been thinking... who would be the biggest musical death of each decade? I would say: 1950s - Buddy Holly 1960s - Marilyn Monroe 1970s - jimi Hendrix 1980s - John Lennon 1990s - Kurt Cobain 2000s - Michael Jackson 2010s - David Bowie Anyone want to disagree with that? Can't think who the biggest musical death of the 60s would be, either. There's no one clear standout figure. Not sure Marilyn Monroe was known for her musical ability. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,957 Posted January 12, 2016 I'm sure "Happy Birthday Mr. President" influenced an entire generation of singers 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 12, 2016 Been thinking... who would be the biggest musical death of each decade? I would say: 1950s - Buddy Holly 1960s - ? 1970s - Elvis Presley 1980s - John Lennon 1990s - Frank Sinatra (no, not Kurt Cobain) 2000s - Michael Jackson 2010s - David Bowie Anyone want to disagree with that? Can't think who the biggest musical death of the 60s would be, either. There's no one clear standout figure. Brian Jones imo. For the '70s, Elvis doesn't stand out much either. Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison. And, yes, Kurt Cobain. Sinatra wasn't active or at the peak of his career. For the 60s I don't think I could decide. Brian Jones would feature high on the list. Also Eddie Cochran, Johnny Kidd, Bobby Fuller would be 3 others that I'd put forward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted January 12, 2016 Been thinking... who would be the biggest musical death of each decade? I would say: 1950s - Buddy Holly 1960s - ? 1970s - Elvis Presley 1980s - John Lennon 1990s - Frank Sinatra (no, not Kurt Cobain) 2000s - Michael Jackson 2010s - David Bowie Anyone want to disagree with that? Can't think who the biggest musical death of the 60s would be, either. There's no one clear standout figure. Brian Jones imo. For the '70s, Elvis doesn't stand out much either. Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison. And, yes, Kurt Cobain. Sinatra wasn't active or at the peak of his career. For the 60s I don't think I could decide. Brian Jones would feature high on the list. Also Eddie Cochran, Johnny Kidd, Bobby Fuller would be 3 others that I'd put forward. Woody Guthrie or Judy Garland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted January 12, 2016 People knew Judy and Woody were on the way out so there was none of the shock factor associated with all of the others (except Sinatra). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted January 12, 2016 The real Paul McCartney for the sixties? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted January 12, 2016 Frankie Lymon and Johnny Burnette are two other possibilities from the 1960s. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted January 12, 2016 Sam Cooke and Otis Redding for the 60s Marvin Gaye for the 80s 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 12, 2016 Frankie Lymon and Johnny Burnette are two other possibilities from the 1960s. I forgot about Johnny Burnette. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted January 12, 2016 There is also Janis Joplin, Gram Parsons, Cass Elliot and Jim Morrison for the 70s Shit loads, infact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 12, 2016 There is also Janis Joplin, Gram Parsons, Cass Elliot and Jim Morrison for the 70s Shit loads, infact. Louis Armstrong, Gene Vincent, Bobby Darin, Phil Ochs, Sid Vicious, and Jackie Brenston, Bing Crosby, Marc Bolan and that's barely the tip of the icebrg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted January 12, 2016 You can add Little Walter to the Sonny Boy Williams II to the 1960s. And I'm surprised no-one has mentioned Kieth Moon for the 70s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted January 12, 2016 Is it me or are we veering into off-topic land? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 12, 2016 Is it me or are we veering into off-topic land? Indeed we are. and yes David, we were heroes. If just for one day. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted January 12, 2016 Is it me or are we veering into off-topic land? You have a fair point... maybe we should discuss this separate topic in a separate thread! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted January 12, 2016 Is it me or are we veering into off-topic land? Veering into? I think we've landed, got off the plane and set up camp in the bar of off-topic land. Any of the mods want to tidy this discussion up into a separate thread please? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted January 12, 2016 Been thinking... who would be the biggest musical death of each decade? I would say: 1950s - Buddy Holly 1960s - ? 1970s - Elvis Presley 1980s - John Lennon 1990s - Frank Sinatra (no, not Kurt Cobain) 2000s - Michael Jackson 2010s - David Bowie Anyone want to disagree with that? Can't think who the biggest musical death of the 60s would be, either. There's no one clear standout figure. Brian Jones imo. For the '70s, Elvis doesn't stand out much either. Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison. And, yes, Kurt Cobain. Sinatra wasn't active or at the peak of his career. I respectfully disagree. Hendrix, Morrison and to a significantly lesser extent Joplin were big names in music and hugely influential, but Elvis was a bigger name than any of them. The fact that Elvis died somewhat after his prime and Hendrix, Morrison, Joplin died in their prime shouldn't change this. And I would emphasise this point even further with Frank Sinatra and Kurt Cobain - Cobain was obviously at the peak of his career when he died but Frank Sinatra was definitely a more important musician overall. Personally, I believe Cobain was a whining little shite who only ever wrote about 4 or 5 good songs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2016 Edith Piaf for the 60s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 12, 2016 Joan fucking Rivers are you kidding me? You got Lauren Becall and Mickey Rooney and Shirley Temple Black dying and you hand me Joan obnoxious Rivers!?!??? SC You kinda sound like her right now! I got some sorta sore throat thing makes me sound verklempt. Like an old haggard Jew woman who presumes she knows everything and is happy to tell her opinion. Surprised you could pull all that out from a visual post, though, Dr.Z. You ARE a Dr after all! SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 12, 2016 Bloody sad.A real innovator and genius.I certainly did not expect him to die this year.Had anyone heard any rumours at all?I wonder how many other musicians deaths would get the same amount of news coverage. I'm glad he was able to keep it quiet if that's what he wanted. A fuck you to the corpse chasing media and indirectly to wankers like us. I reckon there's a few dozen would get similar coverage if they died unexpectedly like Bowie: Prince Mick Jagger Jimmy Page Brian May Paul McCartney John Lydon Ringo Starr Bob Geldolf Bono Tina Turner Bob Dylan Bruce Springsteen Surviving Bee Gees Madonna Billy Joel Lars Ulrich Stevie Wonder Lionel Richie Leonard Cohen Bruce Dickinson Elton John Any member of Pink Floyd Roger Taylor (or any member of The Who) Cliff Richard Any member of Abba what about the two greatest artists of all time Roger Waters and David Gilmore of pink Floyd. Joni Mitchell is a name conspicuous by its absence on that list. There was a heck of a lot of coverage about her when she had a stroke. That would be multiplied by at least 10 if she died. It was a slow news day re: Mitchell. OK but really I think it was the shock of the whole thing. Now we know. Joni Mitchell isn't anywhere NEAR the stratosphere of say Springsteen or Prince or Stevie Wonder. People will shed tears when they die. Joni dies it'll be like "huh, musta been that brain thing acting up. Your play, Dierdre, I led with the King of Hearts". Geldof, BeeGees, Ulrich (PahLEEZ), Dickenson (pahLEEZ), Pink Floyd members not named Waters (FYI the next most important one has been dead and no one cared), and Cliff Richard (maybe in some parts of the world, but not the US of A) haven't fuckall of a reason to be on this list. They are NOT mega-stars. And is no one going to call out this boner: "Roger Taylor (or any member of The Who)" You friggin dumbass. Leave it to Sir Creep I guess. Gotta always do the dirty work around here. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted January 12, 2016 It was a slow news day re: Mitchell. OK but really I think it was the shock of the whole thing. Now we know. Joni Mitchell isn't anywhere NEAR the stratosphere of say Springsteen or Prince or Stevie Wonder. You are joking, aren't you? As great as Springsteen, Prince and Wonder are, she's miles above all three in musical importance stakes. It will be a big deal when she dies, though I agree that it probably won't come as a surprise and most people will put it down to her recent ill health. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted January 13, 2016 Has anyone committed suicide over Bowie, or do people not do that kind of thing anymore? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 13, 2016 Has anyone committed suicide over Bowie, or do people not do that kind of thing anymore? There was one in Japan. I can't paste the link properly on my phone, but if you want to do a search or I can add the link tomorrow while at work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,130 Posted January 13, 2016 I'm a bit suspicious about this alleged death. I mean, Lazarus ... hmmm. Could it be that Mr Bowie has just, you know, gone home ? Like Elvis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youwanticewiththat 611 Posted January 13, 2016 I'm a bit suspicious about this alleged death. I mean, Lazarus ... hmmm. Could it be that Mr Bowie has just, you know, gone home ? Like Elvis I was just wondering whether even Bowie had the cojones to appear today having rolled back the stone.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
