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1. I was known as a cultural and troubled icon. I was born in New York City in 1960. Once I turned 17, I dropped out of high school. I once lived in California. At a young age I was hit by a car and I suffered serious injuries. People also know me from my hairstyle. I passed away on August 12, 1988, from a drug overdose. Who am I?
2. I starred in the reboot of Star Trek in 2009. I was born in Russia and later moved to the United States. My parents were professional figure skaters. In 2000, I made my television debut on the hit show "ER". I was known for my sparkling blue eyes and curly brown hair. In 2011, I played Charley Brewster in the vampire flick "Fright Night" which is a remake of the 1985 film. Who am I?
3. I was a former child star. My acting career started around 1984. I was born in Danbury, Connecticut. I was also a former soap opera actor. I crossed over to the horror genre starring in "Stepfather II" and Stephen King's "It". I often played troubled characters in my movies. Who am I?
4. My name was Alan Wilson and I was a member of the band Canned Heat. I earned songwriting credits to my name. I wrote the hit song "On the Road again" which became a hit for my band mates and me. During my heyday I went by a nickname. Can you guess what my nickname was?
5. I was known by a famous myth that I met the devil, and he tuned my guitar around midnight. Locals poked fun at my music and told me I didn't have talent. My popular recordings took place between 1936 to 1937. I am known to be one of the greatest blues legends. I was inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the mid-1980s. Who am I?
6. I was a German singer. I released my first song in 1967. I was a pageant queen during my teen years. I had a short-lived music career. I named my only child after my stage name. While touring and performing I was known to sing my songs in different languages. In 1969, I was killed instantly in a car shuttle train accident. Who am I?
7. I was a R&B singer in the 1950s. I performed and toured with soul singers such as Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson. I had a 10-year music career. I moved to Los Angeles, California with my family at the age of five. My biggest hit of my career is "Goodnight My Love". Who am I?
8. I was mostly known for my strange disappearance. Nobody knows what happened to me. I was the guitarist and songwriter for the band Manic Street Preachers. Since my disappearance, many sightings have been reported, but none have been confirmed. In late 2008, my family presumed that I was dead. Who am I?
9. I was a songwriter and lead vocalist of the band Badfinger, which I formed in the 1960s. I was born in Swansea, Wales. During the mid-1970s, I faced financial issues and lawsuits, which left my band mates and me penniless. I passed away three days before my 28th birthday. Who am I?
10. My name was Alexandre Levy. It has been reported that I was the first member of the 27 Club. I began my music career at the age of 16. I traveled to and from Europe to work on my music career. I passed away on January 17, 1892. Can you guess my cause of death?
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