1. Jimi Hendrix (whoever said the music world would be different if he'd stayed around is right--he was just revving up when he died)

2. Jim Morrison

3. Janis Joplin

4. John Bonham (what greater tragedy than the breakup of Zeppelin?)

5. John Lennon

6. John Entwhistle/Keith Moon (the Who ain't the same without that rhythm section)

7. Stevie Ray Vaughan

8. Duane Allman

9. Bob Marley

10. Rory Gallagher (the man could PLAY)