On This Day 37 Years Apart, the World Lost Two Men Who Helped Define Rock Across Eras
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May 18 is a dour day for grunge and post-punk fans alike.
In 1980, it was the day Ian Curtis of Joy Division died by suicide. 37 years later, Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell died the same way.
Both served as influential figures in their respective subgenres, and their deaths devastated fans.
In March 1980, Joy […]
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