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The 27 Club

by Glen Purvis in People, July 25, 2007

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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  1. Jonathon 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?

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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…

  5. 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

  6. lachlan

    On September 11, 2008 at 4:01 am


    Hillel Slovak (Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist) 13 April 1962 – June 25, 1988

  7. Smokey24-7

    On November 3, 2008 at 12:42 pm


    Mia Katherine Zapata (August 25, 1965 – July 7, 1993)

  8. jess

    On November 5, 2008 at 1:24 pm


    where do i sign up???

  9. tish

    On March 27, 2009 at 9:32 pm


    DUDEEE… i just noticed kurt cobain’s birthday is the same as mine. kickass.

  10. 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

  11. Corry

    On May 23, 2009 at 4:41 pm


    I love it when people glorify death. It’s so goth.

  12. Becky

    On June 14, 2009 at 9:34 pm


    RIP my son, Dreyton Gripper
    12/9/80 – 9/14/08
    Keep on Rockin…

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

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