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Live fast, die young
Buddy Holly (1937-1959)
The pioneer of rock'n'roll died in a plane crash when the flight spun out of control during a light snowstorm.
Even back to the 50s and late 60s the live fast die young philosophy took its toll. Richie Valens, the 'La Bamba' singer, also died in a plane crash, as did Patsy Cline and Otis Reading. Nat King Cole died of lung cancer and Brain Jones of the Rolling Stones drowned in a swimming pool.
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