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  Top 10 Musicians Who Left Fame Behind

  Some people just don’t want the pressure of being a star. For this list, we’ll be looking at various successful musicians who left the celebrity world behind to live a regular life.

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• Top 20 Musicians Who Left Fame Behind

  These music legends reached the top of their profession...then ghosted us. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most notable musicians who walked away from the limelight.

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• Top 10 Classic Musicians Who Are Still Going Strong

  These classic music acts still have plenty left in the tank! Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we’re looking at musicians who are still going strong after being in the business for more than 30 years.

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• Top 20 Songs By Musicians Who KNEW They Were Dying

  These final musical farewells cut deeper than most. Join us as we count down the most haunting songs written by musicians who knew they didn't have much time left. From David Bowie's poignant "Lazarus" to Johnny Cash's heart-wrenching cover of "Hurt," these artists transformed their mortality into powerful artistic statements that continue to move us long after they've gone.

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• Top 10 Musicians Who Tried and FAILED to Reinvent Themselves

  From pop stars to rock legends, some musical transformations just don't hit the right note. Join us as we count down our picks for the musicians who attempted bold reinventions that left fans scratching their heads! These artists risked their established sounds for something new—only to watch their experiments crash and burn.

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• 10 Musicians Who NO ONE Wants to Work With

  From shocking criminal charges to controversial statements, these artists have become industry pariahs. Join us as we explore the musicians whose actions and behavior have led to their isolation from the music business. Whether through heinous crimes or inflammatory comments, these artists have burned their bridges.

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• Top 10 Most Eccentric Musicians in History

  Get ready to dive into the world of music's most eccentric and unconventional artists! We're exploring the wildest, most bizarre musicians who defied norms, pushed boundaries, and left an indelible mark on music history with their unique personalities and extraordinary talents.

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• Top 20 Greatest Musicians of the Century (So Far)

  From pop icons to hip-hop legends, we're diving into the most influential musicians who have defined the first two decades of the 21st century. Join us as we count down the artists who have reshaped music, pushed boundaries, and left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape.

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• 20 Legendary Musicians Who Died Too Soon

  Whether they were cultural icons and/or brilliant songwriters, these artists left behind an amazing body of work that won’t be forgotten. For this list, we’ll be looking at twenty great musicians who were taken from us much too soon.

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• Top 10 Musicians You Forgot Existed

  They showed so much potential. Now they don't even show up. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top Ten Musicians Who Dropped Off the Map.

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• Top 10 Comedy Musicians

  Who said music had to be serious business? Join http://www.watchmojo.com as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Comedy Musicians.

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• 50 Horrific Crimes by Musicians

  From murders to assaults, the darker side of music's brightest stars has shocked the world. Join us as we explore the most notorious crimes committed by musicians throughout history. Our list includes Phil Spector, Sid Vicious, R. Kelly, Varg Vikernes, and many more whose criminal actions forever changed their legacies and the music industry.

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• 10 Times POC Musicians Made History

  From shattering glass ceilings to redefining entire genres, these artists changed music forever! Join us as we count down our picks for the most groundbreaking moments when musicians of color made history. From all-Latin Super Bowl spectacles to Grammy record-breakers who redefined their craft!

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• 10 Hated Musicians Who Think They're Still Loved

  They're living in their own bubbles of delusion! Join us as we count down our picks for musicians who don't seem to realize just how disliked they are by the general public. Our countdown includes Kanye West, Gene Simmons, Chris Brown, Katy Perry, and more! Who do you think is the most oblivious to their public perception?

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• Top 10 Times Entitled Musicians RUINED Their Own Lives

  When fame goes to their heads, some musicians self-destruct spectacularly! Join us as we examine the most infamous cases of entitled behavior that torpedoed careers and personal lives in the music industry. From offensive rants and legal battles to shocking violence and career-ending controversies, these cautionary tales show how quickly stardom can unravel.

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