10 Famous Musicians Who Died Because of Suicide

Music is a means for you to express yourself, not strange if your memory is strong when listening to very historic music, especially with a boyfriend. Music has become a place of entertainment when tired, BT, sad, maybe even among you have a hobby to listen to music. But never ga dikankan you how the fate of the musicians? Beyond that the musicians are still required to work, when not yet tried to evaluate, after fame is still looking for ways to maintain the quality of the song. Because the musicians are qualified, they are not popular because of gossip, but because of his good works. But it turns out well just is not enough ...

Below is a list of 10 legendary musicians who died of suicide.

Kurt Donald Cobain

This is one of the musicians who made a big change in the history of music development from 1980 to 1990. Kurt Cobain is a vocalist of a band called Nirvana, he was born in Washington United State on February 20, 1967 and died on April 5, 1994. In his time around the 1990s, Nirvana had skyrocketed on the most popular charts in national and international. Starting from the song entitled Smells Like Teen Spirit.

But apparently, the Vokalist of the band Nirvana is a drug addict as well. Before being found dead, Cobain had time to take a picture of himself who competed suicide by sticking a toy gun on his head. Not long afterwards, on April 8, 1994 Cobain's body was discovered, the autopsy said he committed suicide by firing a gun on his head and Cobain thought it was lifeless 3 days earlier.

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley commonly dubbed the King of Rock & Roll was born on January 8, 1935 and died on August 16, 1977. Approaching Indonesia's independence day yes. Ever seen a photo like this in your childhood? Or are you not yet born? Elvis gained fame all over the world, even Indonesia also recognized him as a Rock 'n Roll musician.

In addition to his typical dress style, it turns out the King of Rock 'n Roll has a distinctive hairstyle that became a trend in his day. The character has a crest up.

The absence of Elvis is still unknown because issues after issue say different things. Even supposedly the results of an autopsy hidden by Elvis stepmother. Hmmm, why is that so? But the strong news is known to the rest of the world

James Marshall Hendrix

James Marshall Hendrix is ​​a guitar musician from the United States dubbed the God of Guitar. Born on November 27, 1942 and died on September 18, 1970. James included the famous singer, songwriter, legendary guitarist of the twentieth century, although James's career was only 4 years old but the flow he brought inspired for the country's musicians. Early on, Hendrix really liked music since childhood, started playing guitar, the talent was developed with the encouragement of the father. Until finally when 16-year-old Hendrix bought an acoustic guitar from his father, and he started playing acoustic guitar, while still in high school and so often skipped he was finally expelled from school and worked odd jobs while deepening the music. Soon he formed a band, and began working.

Until the age of 27, Hendrix reportedly died at a hotel in London. Many issues about Hendrix's death, some thought he was taking illegal drugs and alcoholic beverages. But according to news reports Hendrix died of too much sleeping pills.

John Henry Bonham

John Henry Bonham, a British musician, commonly called Bonzo, was born on May 31, 1948 and died on September 25, 1980. From the age of 5 Bonham has worked on Drum, and has grown to become the best Drummer musician. The award is recognized by Rolling Stones magazine, although Bonham is gone, but his name is still remembered and crowned as the best Drummer in 2011 by Rolling Stone magazine. Happy yes, although it is gone but still remembered.

But it turns out Bonham has a dark life that can not be separated with alcoholic drinks coupled with an adequate lifestyle. The amount of treasures Bonham earned increased the portion of the drink. Until finally Bonham was killed by his own drink.

Bonham's body was discovered by his own manager. And the autopsy results say that Bonham has too much to drink or overdose.

Elliott Smith

Elliott Smith was born on August 6, 1969 and died on October 21, 2003. Smith is a musician as a singer, songwriter. Besides, he has the skill to play various musical instruments ranging from piano, clarinet, bass, harmonica, drums and guitar. Though Smith finally decided to play the guitar for his use. Smith's popularity begins with a song called Miss Misery that eventually made Soundtrack film Good Will Hunting. Until finally in 1988 the film was nominated with the best song.

Smith is suspected of severe depression and very severe. Years before he died, Smith often complained to his closest friends about his efforts to leave drugs and alcoholic beverages. There are even some things that if you see yourself, you will feel pained. This happened in August 2001, when Smith walked with a hunchback with his head bowed down like a heavy burden. To be upright seems to be very difficult and requires extra energy, until finally he grabbed his guitar but when will swipe his strings, he dropped his guitar and fell asleep.

Realizing that Smith could not escape from the drugs finally frustrated. Until finally in 2003, Smith's body lies stiff with 2 punctures in the area of ​​his chest.

Wendy O Williams

Wendy O Williams is an American punk musician. In his time, Wendy gave a controversial flow of Punk to be nicknamed Queen of Punk. Wendy is a vocalist from the band called The Plasmatics, on the other hand Wendy is also a solo career and had a Grammy Award in 1985.

In every show, Wendy brought a different sensation with other bands. Wendy is famous for her Chainsaw, to destroy things, if her little guard of action will harm herself and also the people around. But this is what characteristic of this band, until now there is no band who dared to match the action of The Plasmatics death.

However, in the midst of his glory it turns out Wendy attempted suicide. I wonder why? In 1993, he tried to put a knife to his chest and survived. His attempt to commit suicide again in 1997 by consuming excess ephedrine, but still alive. Finally a year later on April 6, 1998 he managed to commit suicide by firing a gun on himself.

Ian Kevin Curtis

Ever seen the face of Ian Kevin Curtis? It is not unfamiliar even though no photo-photograph is still remembered, this can be proven by the image of T-Shirt that often display Curtis's face. So ga kwatir not obsolete, though your age is different, legendary musicians remain remembered!

Ian Kevin Cutris is a musician from England, born on July 15, 1956 and died on May 18, 1980. He is a vocalist and songwriter, a song he is writing a post-punk genre. Originally the band was formed in 1979 under the name Joy Divison. Starting from Curtis who met with Bernard and Peter Hook. All three talked and had the same mission of establishing a band. Instantly Curtis who really likes to sing and volunteer to singer and songwriter. But unfortunately, when their band became famous he was stressed with Epilepsinya disease and only lasted 1 year with his band. Curtis found dead hanging himself, no more satisfying information about Curtis's death.

Johnny Marshall Alexander

Johnny Marshall Alexander an American musician sometimes called Johny Ace, born on June 9, 1929 and died on December 25, 1954. He has a very beautiful wife, they both live very glamorous. And according to one of his personnel Johnny Marshall, had scored several songs in 1950 before he committed suicide. Ironically, his song titled Pledging My Love became Billboard's top hits B 'n B after he died. But there is an oddity, why suicide on Christmas day? Is it all planned what it is just coincidence?

It is said that Ace suicide front of female friends and his girlfriend, but it turns out the pistol he wore is a real gun. He fired his gun right on his head with a .22 caliber but according to one reporter, Ace shot himself with a .32 pistol. This conversation did not get a satisfactory result. On the other hand it is certain that Ace committed suicide after showing off his luxury car. Strange yes, why suicide after the abundance of treasures? The answer is still a mystery.