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The Final Curtain: 4 Rock Stars Who Took the Stage Shortly Before Their Deaths

These rock stars took the stage shortly before their deaths, shocking the world and fans who attended their final performances.

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Sadly, you never really know when your favorite artist will take the stage for the last time. For those who have attended a final performance, they’ll never forget hearing the news of the artist’s passing. Let’s take a look at four rock stars who took the stage shortly before their deaths.

On May 17, 2017, Soundgarden performed at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. The band closed out the final concert of their tour with “Slaves And Bulldozers” running into a refrain of Led Zeppelin’s “In My Time Of Dying”. Following the performance, Chris Cornell was found dead in his hotel room at the MGM Grand Detroit on May 18. The iconic 90s........

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