Tom Fogerty Tom Fogerty with his rock band, Creedence Clearwater Revival. Ricky WilsonĪmerican guitarist Ricky Wilson was an original member of the popular band The B-52s where he helped to create classic rock n’ roll hits like “Rock Lobster.” He learned of his HIV diagnosis while recording the band’s third album, “Whammy!” He battled complications of AIDS for over two years until he passed away in 1985 at the young age of 32. One month after his diagnosis, at the age of 30, he died from complications caused by his illness. Eazy-E was diagnosed with AIDS in February of 1995. He performed as a solo act and with the famous group known as N.W.A. Known as the “Godfather of Gangsta Rap,” Eric Wright, better known by his stage name Eazy-E, was an American rap artist in the 1980s and 1990s. Here’s a look at some of the most important musicians who have lost their lives to HIV and AIDS: Eazy-E (Eric Wright) Easy-E is seen here with his rap group, N.W.A. While many people have continued to live long lives with the virus, others, who were diagnosed in the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, lost their lives far too early. Some of these influential culture-makers have found themselves diagnosed with HIV in the past several decades. Many musicians have changed the course of music history.
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