People Who Died

In the wake of Vic Chestnutt's suicide, it's that time of year again where we all look back at some of the artists who have gone to that great, smoke-filled rock club in the sky. From the King of Pop to guitar god, Les Paul (not to mention Jim Carroll, author of The Basketball Diaries and singer of the song this blog is titled after), we have lost some incredible musicians this year. For a full list of the legends and their legacy check out this great piece on NPR.