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Hope I Die Before I Get Old

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Series evaluating the lives and careers of rock stars who have passed away.

logo for Hope I Die Before I Get Old - The Cult of Death in Rock 'n' Roll - Buddy Holly
Hope I Die Before I Get Old - The Cult of Death in Rock 'n' Roll - Buddy Holly

Mark Radcliffe introduces the case for Buddy Holly, as argued by Hank Marvin and Bob Harris. Did his early death elevate him to godlike status?

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Hope I Die Before I Get Old - The Cult of Death in Rock 'n' Roll - Elvis Presley

Mark Radcliffe introduces the case for Elvis Presley, as argued by Andrew Collins and Stuart Maconie. You make up your own mind.

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Hope I Die Before I Get Old - The Cult of Death in Rock 'n' Roll - Janis Joplin

Mark Radcliffe introduces the case for Janis Joplin, as argued by Nick Barraclough and Katrina Leskanich. Did her early death elevate her to godlike status?

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Hope I Die Before I Get Old - The Cult of Death in Rock 'n' Roll - Jim Morrison

Mark Radcliffe introduces the case for Jim Morrison, as argued by Steve Sutherland and Stuart Maconie. Did his early death elevate him to godlike status? Was he hero or zero?

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Hope I Die Before I Get Old - The Cult of Death in Rock 'n' Roll - Jimi Hendrix

Mark Radcliffe introduces the case for Jimi Hendrix, as argued by Steve Sutherland and Bob Harris. Did his early death elevate him to godlike status? Was he hero or zero?

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logo for Hope I Die Before I Get Old - The Cult of Death in Rock 'n' Roll - John Lennon
Hope I Die Before I Get Old - The Cult of Death in Rock 'n' Roll - John Lennon

Mark Radcliffe introduces the case for John Lennon, as argued by Andrew Collins and Stuart Maconie. Did his early death elevate him to godlike status?

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Hope I Die Before I Get Old - The Cult of Death in Rock 'n' Roll - Marc Bolan

Mark Radcliffe introduces the case for Marc Bolan, as argued by John Hazelwood and Stuart Maconie. Did his early death elevate him to godlike status?

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