10 Musicians Who Died On Stage

10. Judge Dread

Although this musician might sound like something from a 2000AD comic strip, he was actually a formative piece of the U.K Reggae and Ska scene.

Judge Dread (Alexander Minto Hughes) was a Kent-born musician who holds the honour of having the most banned songs by the BBC thanks to the sexual references in his lyrics. Depending on who you ask, that's quite the accomplishment.

He attained much acclaim as an artist - being second only to Bob Marley in Reggae sales during the 1970s. But, he was also known for his showmanship, mixing some cheek and slapstick into his acts, giving audiences the whole package when it came to his live shows.

Then, during a performance at The Penny Theatre in Canterbury in 1998, he suffered from a heart attack and collapsed. Thanks to his reputation, the crowd believed it was part of the act, leading to a delay in much needed medical attention.

Eventually, a paramedic in the crowd attempted to resuscitate him, but it was already too late. His showmanship seemed to follow him even until the end.