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A List of Singers and Musicians who Died at the Age of 27

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The 27 club is a list of singers and musicians who coincidentally died at the age of 27.

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Many of the artists involved in this club lived fast-paced lives, with a cause of death often caused by drug and alcohol abuse or suicide.

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He was popular for his solo guitar performances and his songs, such as “Purple Haze,” and playing a standing ovation solo of the National Anthem at Woodstock.

Jimi Hendrix

His death, according to the coroner’s report, was caused by drowning, but his heart and liver were already enlarged from drug abuse.

Brian Jones

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Before her death, Janis was among the most successful rock stars of her time and was popular for her electric performances and mezzo-soprano vocals.

Janis Joplin

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He had a wild personality and delivered electric performances with his poetic lyrics. Fans of rock considered him the most influential frontman in the history of rock.

Jim Morrison

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Pigpen was so addicted to alcohol that he suffered severe liver damage and was advised to rest from tours. He died of a gastrointestinal hemorrhage and was buried in Palo Alto.

Ron “Pigpen” McKernan

Amy broke two Guinness World Records for “the most Grammy awards won by a female artist in a year” and “the most songs by a woman to appear on the UK singles chart.”

Amy Winehouse

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