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12 Inch Poll: The Most Heartbreaking Rock Death of the Last 10 Years

The recent passing of Taylor Hawkins has us looking back at the more crushing rock deaths of the last decade. And yes, Taylor’s death stings because it’s so recent. But…

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The recent passing of Taylor Hawkins has us looking back at the more crushing rock deaths of the last decade.

And yes, Taylor's death stings because it's so recent. But in looking back over the last ten years, there have been no shortage of heartbreaking losses in the rock world. Take a look our list, then vote for the one you love and miss the most.

Taylor Hawkins, 2022

Taylor Hawkins

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Charlie Watts, 2021

Charlie Watts of Rolling Stones

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Dusty Hill, 2021

Dusty Hill

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Eddie Van Halen, 2020

Eddie Van Halen

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Neil Peart, 2020

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Ric Ocasek, 2019

Ric Ocasek of The Cars

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Malcolm Young, 2017

Malcolm Young

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Chris Cornell, 2017

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Chester Bennington, 2017

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Tom Petty, 2017

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Prince, 2016

Prince - "Another Lonely Christmas"

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David Bowie, 2016

David Bowie

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Glenn Frey, 2016

Glenn Frey

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Scott Weiland, 2015

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Ray Manzarek, 2013

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