The 27 club...
Also known as the forever 27 club, being 27 years old was a fatal age for many musicians.Here's the short list of some famous musicians who never made it past 27:
Robert Johnson, musician, died at the age of 27.
Brian Jones, musician (Rolling Stones), died at the age of 27.
Jimi Hendrix, musician, died at the age of 27.
Janis Joplin, singer, died at the age of 27.
Jim Morrison, singer (Doors), died at the age of 27.
Kurt Cobain, musician (Nirvana), died at the age of 27.
Amy Winehouse, singer, died at the age of 27.
Alan Wilson, singer (Canned Heat), died at the age of 27.
There are many more famous (and not so famous) musicians who have died at the age of 27... coincidence?
Comments (3)
More a tragic coincidence, as you say.
Huge talent lost, way too soon.