The 27 Club
by A list of great people who have passed at the age of 27.
I have become convinced that there is a place in the afterlife that is neither heaven, nor hell.
A special place for those who were taken from us at an early age, yet left behind such a strong impression that it forces us to question what would have been had they have lived longer.
This is a place where true legends go after they have died-at the early age of 27. This is the “27 Club” and here are some of its’ greatest members:
Robert Johnson: May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938
Brian Jones: 28 February 1942 – 3 July 1969
Jimi Hendrix: (November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970
Janis Joplin: January 19, 1943 – 4 October 1970
Jim Morrison: 8 December 1943 – 3 July 1971
Ron “Pigpen” McKernan: September 8, 1945 – March 8, 1973
D. Boon: April 1, 1958 – December 22, 1985
Kurt Cobain: February 20, 1967 – c. April 5, 1994
Kristen Pfaff: May 26, 1967 – June 16, 1994
Pat Tillman: November 6, 1976 – April 22, 2004
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Post CommentJonathon Robert Dutton
On July 28, 2007 at 2:24 pm
rather interesting, yet really bizarre(note:I am referring to the majority of the rock stars in the “27 club”) it’s got to be more than coincidence that they are mostly from the same generation I liked the way this was put together I give this a “Must view” critique, great work Glen, a little mourbid, but who says that’s a bad thing?
scooby
On July 29, 2007 at 4:40 am
Wow…27 is my number. I got it tattooed on my skin. And I’m 26 right now. Man tis is scary!!!
scooby the gambler
vince freeborn
On February 7, 2008 at 4:45 pm
man, i only have a week left if i want in. look for some aggressive play.
Brandi Peard
On April 26, 2008 at 1:15 pm
My brother rocked and rolled in his own way but he also died at the young age of 27! I miss him soooo much every single day that goes by! Ryan Peard May 30,1979 – March 30,2007 Car accident…
TRAVIS ACKER
On June 15, 2008 at 1:53 pm
TRAVIS ACKER OF PHOENIXVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
TALENTED MUSICIAN DIED MYSTERIOUSLY AT THE AGE OF 27
NOVEMBER 25, 1980 – MARCH 24, 2008
lachlan
On September 11, 2008 at 4:01 am
Hillel Slovak (Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist) 13 April 1962 – June 25, 1988
Smokey24-7
On November 3, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Mia Katherine Zapata (August 25, 1965 – July 7, 1993)
jess
On November 5, 2008 at 1:24 pm
where do i sign up???
tish
On March 27, 2009 at 9:32 pm
DUDEEE… i just noticed kurt cobain’s birthday is the same as mine. kickass.
Marcus Connolly
On May 6, 2009 at 9:58 am
he just wished that i got zombie swine flu when he read that i wrote it sucks hahahahahahaha
Corry
On May 23, 2009 at 4:41 pm
I love it when people glorify death. It’s so goth.
Becky
On June 14, 2009 at 9:34 pm
RIP my son, Dreyton Gripper
12/9/80 – 9/14/08
Keep on Rockin…
Andrew
On June 17, 2009 at 1:07 pm
On #11, above:
It is not their deaths that are being glorified, on the contrary: it was their lives that are being glorified.
Person
On July 15, 2009 at 6:36 am
New person should be added to this list. Dash Snow died a few days ago. Great artist.
Roberta
On February 19, 2010 at 7:51 am
Please don’t forget one of the most promising young actors
of the late 1960s-early 1970s: Barry Brown, April 19, 1951-June 25, 1978. R.I.P. Barry; you were one of the greats…
Giovanna Chandler
On February 26, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Michael Steven Rachubinski- January 7,1959-February 12, 1986
My beautiful boy, he was loved by everyone who knew him. After 24 years he is still missed so much.
Is there a 27 Club for non-celebrities? I’d like him to be in it.
27 is way too young for anyone to die.
Spence Travis
On June 12, 2010 at 8:22 pm
this site has a full list of everyone including bios and illustrations – some of the musicians included i had never seen before. pretty cool ~ the27club.net, not sure about the book though, has anyone read it?
billy jo jim bob
On September 23, 2010 at 3:57 am
sorry,but was\’nt hillel slovak 26?