A comprehensive study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health finds that famous musicians, including The Beatles, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Amy Winehouse, Prince, Kurt Cobain, and John Lennon, tend to lose about four years of life expectancy compared to their less famous peers.Researchers from Witten/Herdecke University evaluated 648 singers from 1950 to 1990, discovering that the risk of earlier death is roughly 33% higher for famous musicians and even greater for solo artists, largely due to stress, substance use, and social isolation.Experts urge the music industry to adopt interventions, better working conditions, and support systems to address these health risks, emphasizing the need for urgent action despite the substantial wealth of many musicians.