The 27 club refers to a collection of famous musicians that have in common a premature departure at the age of 27. While it has been disproven that there is a statistical spike in musician deaths at 27, the influence of this particular group of artists is undisputable. Here are the most common names:

Robert Johnson (1911–1938) 

was an American blues singer-songwriter and musician. His landmark recordings in 1936 and 1937 display a combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that has influenced later generations of musicians. Johnson's poorly documented life and death at age 27 have given rise to much legend. One Faustian myth says that he sold his soul to the devil at a local crossroads of Mississippi highways to achieve success. 

Jimi Hendrix (1942 – 1970) 

was an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century

Janis Joplin (1943 – 1970), 

nicknamed "Pearl", was an American rock, soul and blues singer and songwriter, and one of the most successful and widely known female rock stars of her era. After releasing three albums, she died of a heroin overdose at the age of 27

Jim Morrison (1943 – 1971) 

was an American singer, songwriter and poet, best remembered as the lead vocalist of the rock band The Doors. Due to his poetic lyrics, distinctive voice, wild personality, performances, and the dramatic circumstances surrounding his life and early death, Morrison is regarded by music critics and fans as one of the most iconic and influential frontmen in rock music history.

Brian Jones (1942 – 1969) 

was an English musician, best known as the founder and the original leader of the Rolling Stones. Initially a slide guitarist, Jones would go on to play a wide variety of instruments on Rolling Stones recordings and in concerts. The band asked Jones to leave in June 1969, he died less than a month later by drowning in the swimming pool at his home while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Kurt Cobain (1967 – 1994) 

was an American singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the guitarist and frontman of the rock band Nirvana. Cobain is remembered as one of the most iconic and influential rock musicians in the history of alternative music. On April 8, 1994, Cobain was found dead at his home in Seattle; it was concluded Cobain died from a self-inflicted shotgun wound to his head

Amy Winehouse (1983 – 2011) 

was an English singer and songwriter. She was known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul, rhythm and blues, and jazz. Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning on 23 July 2011, at the age of 27