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The disturbing coincidence of the Club 27: all the musicians that died at 27

Club 27 is a journalistic expression that refers to some artists, mostly singers rock, all died at the age of 27.

There is even a subgroup of this group called J27, as most of these artists who died at the age of 27 also had the letter J as the initial of their first or last name (or both).

Macabre coincidence, legend or what? The death of these artists who have made the history of music has shrouded their figures in mystery, making them even more legendary and appreciated despite the fact that many years have passed, in some cases, since they left. Here are the artists belonging to the Club 27.

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What is Club 27?

Club 27 is a journalistic expression that refers to some artists, mostly rock singers , all died at the age of 27. There is even a subgroup of this group called J27, as the first name, surname (or both) of most of these musicians began with the letter J. In the picture, the "27 Club Graffiti", made in Tel Aviv by John Kiss. Here are the musicians who are part of the Club27, starting from those of the J27.

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Janis Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970)

Let's start from the subgroup "J27" with Janis Joplin. The unforgettable interpreter of historical songs such as Piece of my Heart and Cry Baby was found dead in a hotel in Los Angeles: the autopsy established that the death was due to heroin abuse.

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Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970)

Ranked by Rolling Stone magazine at the top of the list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time, Jimi Hendrix was found dead in the flat he had rented in London. His girlfriend, present in the house, said that Hendrix had been suffocated by a sudden connate of vomit, caused by a cocktail of alcohol and tranquilizers.

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Brian Jones (February 28, 1942 – July 3, 1969)

Founder of the Rolling Stones with Ian Stewart, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, Brian Jones was progressively removed from the band that he himself had created. Jones was found motionless at the bottom of his pool. His girlfriend at the time, Anna Wohlin, stated in 2000 that Jones he would be murdered by a builder who was renovating their house, Frank Thorogood: on his deathbed, this man would confess to being guilty.

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Jim Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971)

The charismatic and tormented leader of the Doors died in Paris on the night of July 3. During the night Pamela Courson, his girlfriend, woke up, hearing him vomit: he refused to call a doctor and decided instead to take a hot bath. In the morning, Pam got out of bed to go to the bathroom, where he discovered the lifeless body of Morrison, still immersed in the water of the tub.

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Robert Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938)

To inaugurate the Club 27 was Robert Johnson (left in the photo), protagonist of bluesmusic. The legend, also fueled by Johnsonhimself, tells that the latter would have made a pact with the devil, selling him his soul in exchange for the ability to play the guitar better than anyone else. Johnson died suddenly under mysterious circumstances: the death certificate does not attribute the death to any specific cause, but he was probably poisoned.

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Ron "Pigpen" McKernan (September 8, 1945 – March 8, 1973)

A founding member of the Grateful Dead, Pigpen could not keep up with the evolution of the sounds of his band and was relegated to playing the organ. He died of a gastrointestinal hemorrhage in Corta Madera, California.

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Kurt Cobain (February 20, 1967 – April 5, 1994)

A tormented soul and at the same time a legendary musician. The frontman of the Nirvana, Kurt Cobain, took his own life with a rifle shot to the head. Next to him was found a moving farewell letter dedicated to his family and fans.

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Amy Winehouse (September 14, 1983 – July 23, 2011)

The singer with a unique and unmistakable voice, unfortunately was also famous for the serious problems related to drugs and alcohol and for eating disorders, of which she often spoke in her songs. Amy was found dead in bed at her home in London. The autopsy found no traces of narcotics. His death was due to the so-called stop and go, or excessive alcohol intake after a long period of abstinence.

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26/04/2024

The 10 most expensive pianos in the world

The password in the luxury industry is "customization" to the customer's wishes. In the case of pianos, this trend has created amazing musical instruments.

A grand piano is a major investment, and it is natural that it involves not only the financial aspect, but also the emotional aspect, since it is about the passion of playing and listening to music.

To understand what it means when it comes to a high-end piano, here are what are the 10 most expensive pianos in the world according to the portal Luxury Pianos.

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25/04/2024

The most beautiful songs of all time according to Rolling Stone: the top 20 positions

The well-known US magazine Rolling Stone in 2021 has updated the list of the 500 most beautiful songs of all time.

The ranking was first published on December 11, 2003 and was compiled by a jury chosen by the editorial staff, composed of 172 musicians, music critics and experts in the recording industry. Subsequently, the ranking was changed twice: the first in 2010, the second in 2021, when 254 songs that were previously not present were added.

Obviously, there is nothing more subjective than music: these songs are considered the best according to the criteria defined by Rolling Stonemagazine, but each of us has his own personal ranking of the best songs ever. Here, however, is the Top 20 of Rolling Stone.

Curiosities

24/04/2024

Songs that became hit long after their release

Sleeper Hit: this term refers to songs that achieved international fame long after their release as singles, months, years or even decades later.

There are many reasons why a song that initially went unnoticed can later become a hit: for example, the inclusion of the song on the soundtrack of a film or TV series, or the release of a remix of that single.

Here are some of the most famous cases of sleeper hits, songs that reached success late.

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23/04/2024

The best singers of all time: the updated 2023 rankings

In 2008, 'Rolling Stone' compiled a list of the 100 best singers of all time.

This ranking was compiled 15 years ago by 180 people, including several musicians (e.g. Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Justin Timberlake, George Michael, Keith Richards), journalists and music experts.

On 1 January 2023, however, 'Rolling Stone' published an update of the ranking that revolutionised the list, especially with regard to the Top Ten. As the well-known US magazine was keen to point out, this ranking does not only take into account technical and vocal abilities (it is not a list of the best voices of all time), but also the originality of the vocal timbre, the record catalogue, the writing ability and the musical legacy of the singers in question. Here are the top 20 positions.

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22/04/2024

Here are the most played songs at weddings: the ranking

What are the most listened to songs on the unforgettable wedding day? Spotify reveals the complete ranking of the most listened to songs in 2022.

There are almost 15 million playlists on the music streaming platform and many of them are dedicated to the wedding day itself: from the most romantic songs to those for going wild and dance.

To come up with this ranking, Spotify checked which songs are the most added on wedding-related thematic playlists: browse the photo gallery to find out which songs are the most played in the world

Curiosities

21/04/2024

Urban legends: singers supposedly dead and replaced by a lookalike

The world of music is full of legends, alleged secrets, anecdotes and little-known stories: some tales are true, others totally invented, the product of fantasy or some hypothesis that has never been verified.

These are urban legends, for which there is no certain source. Among the most interesting legends is the one about musicians and singers who may have died in the past and then been replaced by a double.

Proponents of this theory also cite evidence of, according to them, aesthetic differences or subliminal traces left behind in albums and songs: here are five of the most famous cases of singers who supposedly died and were replaced.

Rankings

20/04/2024

Musicians who have won the most Grammy Awards: the ranking

The Grammy Award is the most prestigious music award, as well as being one of the most important awards in the entertainment industry and is therefore generally regarded as the equivalent of the Oscars in the film world.

As with the Oscars, the choice of the winner is made by a vote of experts, namely the members of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, an association of US artists and technicians involved in the music industry.

Find out who the most awarded musicians are: there are not only singers, but also record producers and conductors!

Curiosities

19/04/2024

Singers who won Oscars for best actor

In the history of music, there are many singers who have also tried their hand at acting, including in Hollywood major productions.

Many musicians have also been nominated for best actor (lead and supporting), such as Lady Gaga or Mary J. Blige, but few have then managed to win the coveted statuette for their acting skills by entering this special ranking.

Here are some singers who have won the Oscar for best actor, lead and supporting.

Curiosities

18/04/2024

Worth a fortune: the world's most valuable vinyls

LoveAntiques.com, the leading online antiques resale web platform, has created a ranking of the world's most valuable vinyls.

To make this list, LoveAntiques.com turned to the invaluable help of Phil Barton, one of the world's leading experts on rare vinyls and records.

What determines the value of the record is not the high number of copies sold, but the factor that drives up the price is errors, such as a misprint or a censored cover. Here are what vinyls are worth a fortune, according to Phil Barton and LoveAntiques.com.

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