The 10 most shocking Rock star deaths

8. Terry Kath – Chicago

Founding member of rock band Chicago, Terry Kath met an unfortunate fate due to his interest in guns. Even though he had a history of drug abuse and was even reported saying “I’m going to get things under control … if I don’t, this stuff is going to kill me”, he wound up dead by other means.

During a party at band technician Don Johnson’s Los Angeles home, Kath jokingly picked up an unloaded 38. revolver and aimed it at his head, pulling the trigger several times. Caught up in his own laughter, he proceeded to re-enact the joke with a 9mm pistol whose clip he had removed. Little did he know there was still a round in the chamber. Kath died instantly once he pulled the trigger.