27

A History of the 27 Club Through the Lives of Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, and Amy Winehouse

De: Howard Sounes

Narrado por: Todd McLaren

When singer Amy Winehouse was found dead at her London home in 2011, the press inducted her into what Kurt Cobain's mother named the 27 Club. "Now he's gone and joined that stupid club," she said in 1994, after being told that her son, the front man of Nirvana, had committed suicide. "I told him not to." Kurt's mom was referring to the extraordinary roll call of iconic stars who died at the same young age. The Big Six are Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison of the Doors, Kurt Cobain and, now, Amy Winehouse. All were talented. All were dissipated. All were 27.

Journalists write about "the curse of the 27 Club" as if there is a supernatural reason for this series of deaths. Others invoke astrology, numerology, and conspiracy theories to explain what has become a modern mystery.

In this haunting audiobook, author Howard Sounes conducts the definitive forensic investigation into the lives and deaths of the six most iconic members of the Club, plus another 44 music industry figures who died at 27, to discover what, apart from coincidence, this phenomenon signifies.

In a grimly fascinating journey through the dark side of the music business over six decades, Sounes uncovers a common story of excess, madness, and self-destruction. The fantasies, half-truths, and mythologies that have become associated with Jones, Hendrix, Joplin, Morrison, Cobain, and Winehouse are debunked. Instead a clear and compelling narrative emerges, one based on hard facts, that unites these lost souls in both life and death.

©2013 Howard Sounes (P)2013 Tantor

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Sounes, a true crime writer, is especially incisive when it comes to dispatching conspiracy theories built around many of these deaths. He captures the sad truth behind a club for which a youthful death is the only entrée." ( Publishers Weekly)

Interesting story of some self-destructive people

Well written and good job of telling each story while weaving them together. Good concept.

Interesting Book

This book contains a lot of interesting information about the 27 club. The only odd thing is how the book is broke up and organized. It bounces back and forth with the different artists in an odd way.

Great listen

Simply loved it!!! The way this book was written was truly refreshing and overall intoxicating.

Biography Junkie?!

A great rendition of rock history for biography buffs! This title is filled with a lot of factual information that I didn't even know.... great read... oops I mean LISTEN!!! :)

Well written

A very informative and interesting book, with great narration. Many details about some iconic and important musicians, all of whom lived way too short lives. The style of writing makes it even more compelling and a true joy to listen to.