We’ve learned that Kiss member Gene Simmons is writing a book surrounding the urban legend of the ’27 Club,’ so we thought we’d bring you up to speed on the facts behind the club.
There is a conspiracy surrounding the age of 27 on music, as Janis, Jimmy, and many others did, in fact, died at the age of 27. We don’t think however about the soul singers who died so early in their lives. Rock and Roll is a dangerous game with many avenues to self-destruction, but we miss all the entertainers who left us early. Here are other rockers that died just too early…
Sam Cooke died at the age of 33, shot by the manager of a hotel he was visiting. This was a tragic and sudden death for one of the rising soul stars of his time, and well before his time. You might say love cost him his life.
Tami Terrell tragically died at the age of 24 of a brain tumor, thus the talented singer never achieved her fame and fortune she so richly deserved.
Minnie Riperton lost her life to breast cancer at the age of 31 before the stream of consciousness of this dreaded disease could wake up the medical profession. “Loving You” is still considered a classic song.
Marvin Gaye was fatally shot by his father in their home at the age of 44, which ended a promising career. Marvin rekindled his 60s success with soulful sexual songs that brought new fans to the table.
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