The_27_Club Trivia Quiz

Answer: True

The 27 Club is a group of famous musicians who died at the age of 27. There are very many and most have been overdoses and suicides, though some have been murders and the like.

Answer: Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain, lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana killed himself on April 5, 1994. He was born in February of 1967. He was very much into punk-rock as a child and teen. His first guitar was a right-handed one, though he himself was left-handed. His band, Nirvana became very popular in late 1991, and early 1992 with their album, "Nevermind". "After Nevermind" was released one more album came out entitled, "In Utero".

Answer: Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix died on September 18, 1970 of asphyxiation. His band was called the Jimi Hendrix Experience, and was very popular. Today, he is considered a rock legend and a guitar god.

Answer: Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse died on July 23, 2011 at her home at Camden Square. She played with many cultured artists and many looked up to her. One of her group works was nominated for the 2012 Grammys!

Answer: Jim Morrison

Jim Morrison was lead singer for The Doors. He died on July 3, 1971 in in Paris, France. The Doors was a very influential band back then and still is to some extent today. In 2011/2012 a new Doors' song was released to the public. That was the first time it has been heard and is the last known recording by Jim Morrison with The Doors.

Answer: Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin died on October 4, 1970. She died of a heroin overdose with a possible mixture with alcohol as well. After her death, they held a wake in her memory as it stated in her will that she wanted along with 2,500 dollars to do just that. She is very well known for OF COURSE her music, and her psychedelically painted Porsche.

Answer: Brian Jones

Brian Jones died on July 3, 1969 exactly one year to the day before fellow rock musician, Jim Morrison. Brian helped found The Rolling Stones, and had an important role until Mick Jagger and Keith Richards took over that position. He greatly impacted the effect The Rolling Stones had on the world.

Answer: John Lennon

John Lennon died at the age of 40 on December 8, 1980, killed by a crazed fan. Obviously, all of the others died at the age of 27. John Lennon was the first Beatle to die. He was very famous for his solo career as well as The Beatles. In New York City, he has a part of Central Park named in honor/memory of him, Strawberry Fields. The name was derived from a popular Beatles' tune.

Answer: Rock

Rock! Only a few members of the many people in the 27 Club are not rock musicians. Sadly, most of the people to die and join the 27 Club either overdosed or had some kind of alcohol problems.

Answer: Kristen Pfaff

Kristen Pfaff died accidentally of acute opiate intoxication. She died on June 16, 1994. She contributed much to the band, Hole. Kristen Pfaff did much for the band through her great bass guitar playing skills.