Honestly, I guess I should feel lucky that none of my absolute favorite musicians or artist have died. Do I think that the people listed are talented? Yeah, but they all died before my time and there's no connection factor of listening, becoming enamored with the music and then losing them. I already knew Jim Morrison, John Lennon, etc. were dead before I listened to them.
I was a little taken aback by Kurt Cobains and 2pac's death because they were in my musical rotation during their deaths and both artist had music I really liked and their personas intrigued me but they weren't the cream of the crop in my listening. Nirvana only had three official studio albums and 2pac four.They were more middle ground for me meaning I liked their catalog but they didn't connect with me on the highest level which would invoke sadness. Besides the media hype drained all the grieving out that I would need and I really martyr no one person/artist. I just think it sucks their music dies with them especially when they waste their potential with drugs, suicide and violent lifestyles. I will say I was sad to see Micheal Jackson go out far from his peak. Such a talent to go out far from the twilight of a stellar career.