The legendary "Club 27": great musicians who died at this age
According to statistics, about 150 thousand people die every day in the world. The departure of each of them is a great grief for his family and friends. But sometimes the death of a person causes a great resonance in the world. I am now talking about those cases when the heart of the idol of millions stops beating.
At one time, journalists and music fans noticed that many performers who left a huge mark on the history of blues and rock music died at the age of 27. So there was a "Club 27".
Today we will talk a little about those who are included in this club. The editorial staff of the club may vary, so we immediately apologize if we forgot to write about your pet, who also passed away at this age.
Robert Johnson
This guy is considered one of the most famous bluesmen of the 20th century. Interestingly, it is almost impossible to count Robert's discography, because during his lifetime he did not record a single album, and after his death, record companies distributed his legacy at their own discretion.
According to the most famous version, Johnson died at the hands of the husband of one of his mistresses in 1938. There is also the possibility that he was poisoned ...
Brian Jones
Founder and guitarist of The Rolling Stones. A multi-instrumentalist who has mastered more than ten musical instruments in his lifetime. He also became famous for his image of a fashionista and addiction to drugs.
Died in 1969. Was found at the bottom of his own pool. The official protocol said "death by negligence", but there is also a version of the murder.
Jimi Hendrix
One of the most virtuoso guitarists in history. Even during his lifetime, he was considered a genius and a phenomenon. Widely recognized as one of rock's most daring and inventive musicians.
He died in 1970, choking on vomit after taking 9 sleeping pills.
Janis Joplin
This girl was considered the best white blues performer and one of the greatest vocalists in the history of rock music.
According to the official version, the singer died in 1970 from a drug overdose. True, there are several points that allow us to put forward the version that Janice was killed.
Jim Morrison
Leader and vocalist of The Doors. This guy is considered one of the most charismatic frontmen in the history of rock music. Also known for poetic creativity and self-destructive lifestyle.
According to the official version, he died in 1971 from a heart attack. It is also said that the cause of death may have been a drug overdose.
Kurt Cobain
The leader of the Nirvana group is considered one of the idols of rock music. In addition to creativity, he was an active defender of sexual minorities and women's rights.
Died in 1994. According to the official version, he shot himself with a shotgun. But there are also many conspiracy theories that claim that Cobain was murdered. Including the orderer of the murder is called the wife of the musician Courtney Love.
Amy Winehouse
One of the leading British singers of the 2000s, known for her contralto vocals. She won the Grammy Award six times.
Died in 2011. Amy's father suggested that the cause of his daughter's death was alcohol poisoning. The assumption was confirmed: three empty vodka bottles were found in her room, and the concentration of alcohol in her blood was 5 times higher than the permissible level for driving a car.
Sometimes other performers who died at this age are included in the "Club 27". Among them are Gary Thain, Alexander Bashlachev, Mia Zapata, Richie Edwards and others.