Why do all the best musicians die young?

Well, I was a pro musician and in my late teens/early twenties, drank far too much. I don't think it's the music so much as the lifestyle. Way back when I was on the music scene (talking here about mid 60s - 70s)the pressure to drink and smoke pot amongst musicians was strong, and yes I succumbed, but fortunately met a girlfriend who was a nurse. She told me in graphic details what could happen to my health. I quit drinking completely and didn't touch a drop for 2 years and since then in moderation. I later got involved with Zen and saw how stimulants were blocking my consciousness, not enhancing it as many believe. So, whilst I am paying a little for my youthful indulgences, I am still here alive and kicking. But there again, I did not become famous and find incredible wealth landing on my doorstep! Maybe then, without the struggle to survive as most unknown musicians do, things may have been different and I would not be writing this right now. LOL

This is a very interesting question.Yes,why talent always lonely?? God is great,he is not cruel enough saw the talent is so lonely,therefore led him to the cheerful heaven.

Not sold their souls to the devil perhaps, but I am sure they lead a life of excesses, like smoking and drinking! Or they were so well known that somebody had to come along and end their life in a violent fashion.

That is a dreadful thing to ask. I just hope there are no family members of the deceased you are referring to ever hear such a stupid question. BTW there are many musicians and singer who live to a ripe old age.

My conviction is that those who are loved by the Gods die young . Musicians, celebrities and achievers are not devoid of this fate. Unlucky and unfortunate souls like me are awaiting our destiny to be pawned out to the devil for favors of a specific period of time. ( with due apologies to Christopher Marlowe's drama, 'Dr. Faustus)

Maybe so, you know they live so hard, with the fast life and all they probably do some things that keep them up for days and do some other crazy things drinking and killing there liver which is already bad for you anyway. All the traveling and stress levels must really be hard on them. This picture of Meatloaf probably discribes best what your speaking of.