1. Bob Marley. Reggae music’s most influential artist passed away on May 11, 1981, aged 36. He would be 73 years old today.
2. John Lennon. Founder of the Beatles, influential songwriter and pioneer for peace, John Lennon, was murdered on December 8, 1980, at the age of 40. He would be 77 years old today.
3. Elvis Presley. The King of Rock and Roll passed away on August 16, 1977, aged 42. If he was alive today, he’d be 83.
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