Ed Sheeran revealed in a September 10 Apple Music interview that he is planning a posthumous album titled 'Eject.' The singer has entrusted his wife, Cherry Seaborn, to curate the final tracklist, selecting 10 songs from his decades of work. Sheeran said he wants the release to feel intentional rather than a random collection of leftovers.
Indeed, the greatest legends in music have a habit of dying too young. Thankfully, their music lives on. When an album is released after an artist's death, it gives the world a chance to connect with them again and for their message to reverberate.
Let's take a look at some of the most influential posthumous albums of all time. Click through the following gallery to get started.