27 Club

Musical Stars Who Died At The Age Of 27

Robert Johnson: Blues
man, died Aug. 16, 1938 possibly from strychnine poisoning.

Brian Jones: Guitarist and founding member of the Rolling Stones. Drowned in his swimming pool on July 3, 1969.

Jimi Hendrix: Guitarist. Chocked on his own vomit, Sept. 18, 1970.

Janis Joplin: Lead singer for Big Brother And The Holding Company. Died from a heroin overdose Oct. 4, 1970.

Jim Morrison: Lead Singer For The Doors. Died from heart failure on July 3, 1971.


Peter Ham: Member of the rock group Badfinger. Committed suicide on Apr. 24, 1975.

Kurt Cobain: Lead Singer For Nirvana. Also committed suicide. He died on Apr. 5, 1994.

Amy Winehouse: The Latest member of the 27 club, she died July 23, 2011.