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... Shelley had initially used Laudanam to “dampen his nerves”, but his excessive use of it caused body spasms and haunting dreams. Many rockers have died thanks to substance abuse from Keith Moon to … Read more on The Hindu Alice Cooper to perform at Mayo Center on Saturday In the early 1970s, renowned shock rocker Alice Cooper was the youngest member of the "Hollywood Vampires," a drinking club that also included rock legends John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors' Jim Morrison and The Who's Keith Moon. Cooper, the … All … Read more on NorthJersey.com Read ...
Basquiat's Gritty Urban Splendor
... Gritty Urban Splendor … underground scene” joined the likes of Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse as a member of the infamous '27 Club,' a morbid term for a list of mostly rock stars who died at age 27, often due to drug or alcohol abuse. Read more on New York Sun More Meaty Music From the Puppets Best known for their 1993 appearance alongside Nirvana's Kurt Cobain on MTV's “Unplugged” sessions mere days before his tragic death, The Meat Puppets' influence on rock and roll has cast a long ...