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Drugs have caused the deaths of countless musicians; two of the most famous are legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix, and singer Janis Joplin. These two American greats died within a month of each other. Hendrix, who was born in 1942, died in London in September 1970, aged 27, after an overdose of barbiturates. Janis Joplin was born in 1943 and died October 4 from a heroin overdose in Los Angeles. Hendrix is widely regarded as one of the most influential guitarists who ever lived, perhaps even more so in death, and in spite of their short careers, both have continued to sell steadily and to influence future generations.

Although his death was also drug-related, by comparison Elvis Presley lived to a ripe old age. One of the pioneers of rock and roll, Elvis left not only countless studio and live recordings, but also a number of films, which although largely vehicles for his music, stand in their own right. In 1982, five years after his death at 42, his Graceland home was opened as a museum, and continues to attract visitors from all over the world. The Elvis industry has spawned not only records and books, but also an army of impersonators.


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