The so-called 27 Club has captivated the public imagination for half a century. Its members include legendary musicians Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse.

Such improbability is what propelled the Club 27 myth to prominence, and subsequent deaths — especially Kurt Cobain’s passing — continue to fuel its mystique, Dunivin said. Advertisement ...

Rather, we wanted to explore the 27 Club to understand how such a myth gains traction and affects people’s perception of reality. Is the 27 Club real? The origin of the 27 Club dates back to the early ...

The story of the 27 Club is poetic, encapsulating the fleeting nature of genius and the fragility of life. It's a story that begs to be told and retold, regardless of its veracity. This isn't an ...

The story of the 27 Club is poetic, encapsulating the fleeting nature of genius and the fragility of life. It’s a story that begs to be told and retold, regardless of its veracity.

We all know about famous members of the "27 Club" like Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, and Amy Winehouse, but there’s a slew of them that aren’t as widely recognized.

At one point or another, it's highly likely you'll have heard the phrase 'the 27 club' casually thrown about in conversation. While some are familiar with its bleak origins, others may not be, and ...