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Was 1980 the Most Tragic Year in Rock History?

1980 was one of rock history’s darkest years, with the deaths of Bon Scott, Ian Curtis, John Bonham, Darby Crash and John Lennon.

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00:00 on September 8 2026

Was 1980 the Most Tragic Year in Rock History?

Allmusic Blog — 1980 was one of rock history’s darkest years, with the deaths of Bon Scott, Ian Curtis, John Bonham, Darby Crash and John Lennon. more info
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