The 27 Club

The 27 club is a list of musicians, artists, and actors who all died at the age of 27.
Here is a list of the most influential musicians that have died in the last five decades.
Most of these artists died from complications due to drug and alcohol abuse.

Kurt Cobain

Born: February 20, 1967
Died: April 5, 1994
Cause of Death: Suicide by self inflicted gunshot to the head
Band: Nirvana
Occupation: Singer, songwriter
Instrument: Vocals and guitar

Janis Joplin

Born: January 19, 1943
Died: October 4, 1970
Cause of Death: Heroin overdoes
Band: Solo artist
Occupation: Singer, songwriter
Instrument: Vocals

Jimi Hendrix

Born: November 27, 1942
Died: September 18, 1970
Cause of Death: Asphyxia Band: Solo artist
Occupation: Singer, songwriter, producer
Instrument: Vocals and guitar

Jim Morrison

Born: December 8, 1943
Died: July 3, 1971
Cause of Death: Heart failure
Band: The Doors
Occupation: Singer, songwriter, poet, film-maker, director, actor
Instrument: Vocals, harmonica, maracas, tambourine

Amy Winehouse

Born: September 14, 1983
Died: July 23, 2011
Cause of Death: Alcohol poisoning
Band: Solo artist
Occupation: Singer, songwriter
Instrument: Vocals, guitar, and drums

Kristen Pfaff