how did alan wilson from canned heat die
The Death Of Alan Blind Owl Wilson Of Canned Heat, At 27. Alan Wilson, known as Blind Owl for his extreme nearsightedness, died at 27 years, 61 days old on September 3, 1970. The official cause of death was an overdose of barbiturates, and it has been generally assumed to be not an accident, even though there was no note or other indication left behind.