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The sad coincidence of 27 Club: all musicians dead at the age of 27

27 Club is a journalistic expression referring to certain artists, mostly rock singers, all of whom died at the age of 27.

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

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

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What is the 27 Club

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

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

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

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

Ranked by Rolling Stone magazine as number one on its list of the 100 best guitarists of all time, Jimi Hendrix was found dead in the apartment he rented in London. His girlfriend, who was present in the house, recounted that Hendrix had been suffocated by a sudden vomiting fit, caused by a cocktail of alcohol and tranquilizers.

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Brian Jones (Feb. 28, 1942-July 3, 1969)

Founder of The Rolling Stones with Ian Stewart, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, Brian Jones was gradually removed from the band he created. Jones was found motionless at the bottom of his swimming pool. His fiancée at the time, Anna Wohlin, claimed in 2000 that Jones was allegedly murdered by a builder who was renovating their house, Frank Thorogood: at the point of death, this man would confess that he was indeed guilty.

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

The charismatic and troubled leader of The Doors died in Paris on the night of July 3. During the night Pamela Courson, his girlfriend, woke up, hearing him vomiting: 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: here he discovered Morrison's lifeless body , still submerged in the water of the tub.

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

Opening the 27 Club was Robert Johnson, protagonist of blues music. Legend, also fueled by Johnson himself, says that the latter allegedly 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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Kurt Cobain (February 20, 1967 - April 5, 1994)

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

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

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

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

A singer with a unique and unmistakable voice, unfortunately also famous for serious drug and alcohol problems and eating disorders, which she also often talked about in her songs. Amy was found dead in bed in her house in London. An autopsy found no traces of drugs: her death was due to the so-called stop and go, or excessive alcohol intake after a long period of abstinence.

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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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