The Forever 27 Club

As early as the 60’s fans began to notice their favorite rock stars were literally short lived. In an industry noted for drug and alcohol induced lyrics it’s almost a surprise when a musical artist actually manages to outlive their career. The strange part is in the number who died at the age of 27 years. Most were at the peak or just on the downside of their fame when fate made sure their fans would never see them grow old.

Jim Morrison:

The legendary frontman of one of the worlds first rock bands who defined a generation. He tragically died aged 27 in Paris on 3 July 1971. Jim Morrison and The Doors continue to inspire musicians of all ages.

Kurt Cobain:

Kurt Cobain's influence on the music scene marked a dramatic shift in 90's rock and he attracted a worldwide loyal following. As a teenager he joked about joining the 27 club.On 8 April 1994 he was found dead at his home with a shotgun wound to the head aged 27.

Jimi Hendrix:

One of the greatest ever rock guitarists, this American guitarist, music producer and singer songwriter provided the sound track to a generation. The circumstances of his death aged 27, on 18 September 1970 have never been fully explained.

Brian Jones:

Musician Brian Jones was a founder member of the Rolling Stones and was thought to have come up with the name of the band. It was said he could learn any instrument in less than thirty minutes. Jones was found motionless at the bottom of his swimming pool on 3 July 1969.

Janis Joplin:

The American singer-songwriter was described by Time Magazine as: "Probably the most powerful singer to emerge from the white rock movement in the sixties." She died of a drug overdose at the age of 27 on 4 October 1970.

All of these musicians were found in very unusual circumstances.They were all changing the Industry in their own way.They are very commonly recognized as the face of their generation.There is definitely something to this theory as a curse in itself.There are many other artists who died at the age of 27 ,however these five i thought were the most recognizable.

Untill next time,

Kevin.