At the time, the coincidence gave rise to some comment, but, according to Hendrix and Kurt Cobain's biographer, Charles R. History Jim Morrison, lead singer of the rock band the Doors and among the first people associated with the 27 Clubīrian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison all died at the age of 27 between 19. The cultural phenomenon gave rise to an urban myth that celebrity deaths are more common at 27, a claim that has been refuted by statistical research as discussed in the Scientific studies section below. This cultural phenomenon, which came to be known as the "27 Club," attributes special significance to popular musicians, artists, actors, and other celebrities who died at age 27, often as a result of drug and alcohol abuse or violent means such as homicide, suicide, or transportation-related accidents.
Although the claim of a "statistical spike" for the death of musicians at that age has been refuted by scientific research, it remains a cultural phenomenon, with many celebrities who die at 27 noted for their high-risk lifestyles.īeginning with the deaths of several 27-year-old popular musicians between 19 (such as Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison), dying at the age of 27 came to be, and remains, a perennial subject of popular culture, celebrity journalism, and entertainment industry lore. The 27 Club is an informal list consisting mostly of popular musicians, artists, actors, and other celebrities who died at age 27. Left to right: Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kurt Cobain, and Amy Winehouse.
27 Club street mural in Tel Aviv by John Kiss, depicting several well-known members of the club.
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