the year music died 

Every year something tragic happens in the world of music, according to the populace.

Examples of what people say or potentially say to be the year music died:

1959-The plane carrying Buddy Holly, Lionel Richie and Big Bopper crashes killing all 3.
1977-Elvis Presley dies
1980-John Lennon is shot and killed.
1990-The end of the 1980s, which is a fondly remembered as a musically sound decade.
1994-Kurt Cobain is found dead, Justin Bieber is born
1995-Eazy E succumbs to AIDS
1996-Tupac Shakur is shot dead.
2000-Big Pun and DJ Screw die, Justin Bieber opens his mouth and starts singing for the first time
2001-Aaliyah's plane crashes
2009-Michael Jackson dies, Justin Bieber starts his career.

the year music died by udusers1 July 14, 2011

The Year the Music Died 

When music became utter shite.

Although the year the music died was said to be shortly before the 2010s, it actually started shortly after Johnny Cash died. They don't make 'em like they used to....

The Year the Music Died by Ubeenbamboozledson August 2, 2020