The Best and Worst Fates of 15 Iconic '90s Frontmen
![The Best and Worst Fates of 15 Iconic '90s Frontmen](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/3/4/0/885340_320x180.jpg)
Don’t worry, Kurt Cobain isn’t on this list. We know that you already know what happened to Kurt Cobain. There are uncontacted tribesmen in the Amazon rainforest who know what happened to Kurt. Sadly, he was just one of many ‘90s frontmen who left us too soon, but we’re here to tell you that it wasn’t all doom and gloom. Time has been kind to many ‘90s rockers, and luckily for us, they keep touring and pumping out great tunes.
Yes, Grunge was pretty hard on its frontmen, but a few singers got out alive, and it wasn’t the only cursed subgenre. Maybe because of its silly, upbeat vibe, pop punk was more than kind to its frontmen, and if you were quick to the click, maybe you snagged yourself a ticket to Blink-182’s reunion tour in 2023/24. Let the coinflip begin! Here’s the best and worst fates of 15 iconic ’90s frontmen.
Kurt Cobain liked him, and that guy didn’t like anyone.
![ICONIC '90s FRONTMEN SOUNDGARDEN Chris Cornell The Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman was a huge influence on Seattle's Grunge scene in the early '90s. Sadly, he took his own life at 52, on May 17, 2017. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/1/3/885013.jpg)
Nice guys finish first, Billie.
![ICONIC '90s FRONTMEN GREEN DAY Billie Joy ArmStrong Since 1990, Green Day has released 13 studio albums and sold over 75 million records. Armstrong openly discussed his bisexuality back in 1994, and continues to be an activist for LGBTQ rights. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/1/4/885014.jpg)
Almost every Alice in Chains song references addiction.
![ICONIC '90s FRONTMEN States ALICE IN CHAINS Layne Staley's partially decomposed body was discovered two weeks after his death, and identified by dental records. The autopsy determined his death occurred on April 5th, 2002-the same date as Kurt Cobain's death in 1994. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/1/2/885012.jpg)
Dave Grohl is in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice.
![ICONIC '90s FRONTMEN FOO FIGHTERS Dave 00 Grohl ELECTRICU Grohl wrote and recorded the first Foo Fighters album by himself in October 1994, six months after Cobain's death. Nirvana was inducted into the R&R HoF in 2014, and the still-active Foo Fighters were inducted in 2021. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/0/7/885007.jpg)
The ’90s was rough on rock singers.
![ICONIC '90s FRONTMEN BLIND MELON Shannon Hoon Blind Melon is known for their 1992 hit single No Rain. In 1995, their charismatic singer was found unresponsive on their tour bus after a cocaine overdose. Не was only 28. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/0/3/885003.jpg)
Protect him at all costs.
![ICONIC '90s FRONTMEN PEARL JAM Eddie vedder After Chris Cornell's passing in 2017, Vedder was the only surviving frontman of the big grunge bands. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017, Pearl Jam released Gigaton in 2020 and toured extensively in 2022. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/1/5/885015.jpg)
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones frontman took a hard right.
![ICONIC '90s FRONTMEN THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES Featured in Clueless, they went platinum in 1997 with The Impression That I Get. In 2022, Barrett was fired as the announcer for Jimmy Kimmel Live after he reportedly produced right-wing anti-vax videos. The band broke up five days later. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/0/8/885008.jpg)
Anthony Kiedis is killing it at 60.
![ICONIC '90s FRONTMEN RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Anthon kiedis ny Formed in 1983, the Peppers found success with the 1991 album Blood Sugar Sex Magik, and were inducted into the R&R HoF in 2012. In 2022, Kiedis turned 60, the band toured a new album, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/1/0/885010.jpg)
Grunge comes for all.
![ICONIC '90s FRONTMEN STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Scott Weiland Stone Temple Pilots were one of the most successful bands of the '90s, selling over 40 million records. Frontman Scott Weiland was in and out of rehab, and in 2015 (at the age of 48) he passed away from an overdose on cocaine and other substances. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/0/5/885005.jpg)
You’re far from a creep, Thom.
![ICONIC '90s FRONTMEN Thom RADIOHEAD the Radiohead found success with 1993 hit Creep, and they've sold over 30 million albums. They last toured in 2018, but frontman Thom Yorke currently performs solo and with new band The Smile. Не remains vocal about politics and climate change. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/0/4/885004.jpg)
Peter Steele
![ICONIC '90s FRONTMEN ТУРЕ O NEGATIVE Peter steele Type o Negative's 1993 album Bloody Kisses went gold. In 2008, t age 46, singer Peter Steele said, I'm probably closer to 7/8ths of the way through my life, that's what I hope anyway. Не died two years later from diverticulitis. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/1/1/885011.jpg)
The Smashing Pumpkins reunite (kind of).
![ICONIC '90s FRONTMEN Billy THE Согдая SMASHING PUMPKINS The band broke up in 2000 due to Corgan getting the lion's share of earnings and credit. 18 years later, they reunited for a new album and a tour. Bassist D'arcy Wretzky did not join after learning Corgan would make twice as much as every other member. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/0/9/885009.jpg)
No static without the static.
![ICONIC '90s FRONTMEN STATIC X Static Static X was a heavy metal/nu-metal band whose debut album Wisconsin Death Trip went platinum in 1999. Singer and guitarist Wayne Static was the creative force behind the band, but passed away at 48 in 2014 from a mix of alcohol and prescription meds. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/0/6/885006.jpg)
Meat Loaf found his biggest success in the ’90s.
![ICONIC '90s FRONTMEN benefitin terna Take M MIL Meat Loaf THE TAKE Although he began in the '70s, 1993's I'd Do Anything for Love was his only #1 song and won him his only Grammy. Не passed away on January 20, 2022 at 74, with some news outlets citing complications due to COVID-19. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/0/1/885001.jpg)
Blink-182 beat cancer and reconciled!
![ICONIC '90s FRONTMEN Marti BLINK-182 Happy & belonge They sold over 50 million albums and had an immeasurable influence on pop punk. After Hoppus beat cancer in 2021, they reunited with Delonge (who left twice) and announced 158 worldwide tour dates in 2023/2024. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/0/2/885002.jpg)