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Brian Damage · 04-07-2009, 11:47 PM

"The 27s: The Greatest Myth of Rock & Roll," which comes out today, reveals that more rock stars have died at 27 than at any other age.

Famous 27s include Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Rolling Stones founder Brian Jones, and members of The Gits, Big Star, Badfinger, Grateful Dead, Minutemen, The Stooges, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Mars Volta, American Head Charge, Manic Street Preachers, and many more.

Starpulse broke the story late last year that Amy Winehouse is terrified of joining the 27 Club and Britney Spears is too, according to author and journalist Ian Halperin. Brit reality star Jade Goody's death last month at 27 marks the first inclusion of a 21st century breed of stars - the kind that's famous for being famous. In 2002, Goody gained fame and notoriety from her carefree attitude on "Big Brother" and lived in the public eye until she passed away from cancer.

The mystique behind the number 27 has deep roots and The 27s explores how the number pertains to modern music, pop culture, history, numerology, and the astrological portal that we pass through called Saturn Return.

To celebrate The 27s' release, the book's creators offer Starpulse readers complete access to the entire book for the next 24 hours. This visual journey through pop culture history is unlike anything you have seen before.

"The 27s: The Greatest Myth of Rock & Roll" is available through Random House today.

MonarC · 04-08-2009, 10:25 AM

How strange.

robyrob · 04-08-2009, 10:32 AM

that's why i decided not to become a ROCK STAR at age 27.

TripperFan · 04-08-2009, 01:00 PM

I noticed that years ago. Seems like 27 is a fork in the road age for rockers doing drugs.

Oddly, for some reason it was a very depressing birthday for me and I still don't really know why. It's not like I was into drugs and rock and roll.

MonarC · 04-08-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

that's why i decided not to become a ROCK STAR at age 27.

browneyes106 · 04-08-2009, 01:19 PM

I have kind of noticed the pattern too. I also have noticed that a lot comedians die in their 30's and 40's.

MickeyMac · 04-08-2009, 04:53 PM

Thats called a coincidence.

Brad Russ · 04-08-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

I noticed that years ago. Seems like 27 is a fork in the road age for rockers doing drugs.

Oddly, for some reason it was a very depressing birthday for me and I still don't really know why. It's not like I was into drugs and rock and roll.

I can totally relate to what you just said. I'm 27 now, and so reading this article was kind of spooky actually. Those four months until my birthday can't come fast enough for me now, I'll tell you.

But anyway, I know what you mean about people getting into drugs around that age. Not many people know this, but at 26 I started taking some drugs. I came close to getting hooked on Oxycontin like my brother, but stopped doing it after he stopped. Can't say I don't get the urge to take one now and again to this day, cause I do. It's especially hard since I know about 10 different ways to get them. I've been clean for about a year though, and hope to keep it that way. I definitely don't want to be a part of the 27 club!!

James · 12-02-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Starpulse broke the story late last year that Amy Winehouse is terrified of joining the 27 Club and Britney Spears is too, according to author and journalist Ian Halperin.

I couldn't help but think of this thread the last few days. Britney need not worry anymore, today's her 28th birthday!

Of course, it begs the question, what time was she born? Then she'll officially no longer be 27.

MrCleveland · 12-02-2009, 08:53 PM

I hit the big 2-7!

I like music, but I'm more of a writer...so am I safe?

D-Dey · 12-08-2009, 01:47 AM

I remember when Kurt Cobain died at that age, and Johnny Rotten said he "joined the stupid club." I knew right then why Johnny said that, and I knew was right.

04-07-2009, 11:47 PM	#1
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04-08-2009, 10:25 AM	#2
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	How strange.

04-08-2009, 01:19 PM	#6
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I have kind of noticed the pattern too. I also have noticed that a lot comedians die in their 30's and 40's.

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