Episode #13: The ”Not Exactly” 27 Club Pt. 1

For the first of a three-part episode, Dov establishes a new group within popular musical lore, he calls the “Not Exactly” 27 Club. After relating an iconic blues trio from the 60s to the original member of the actual 27 club, Dov discusses the life and career of three tremendous rock frontmen that passed away far too young, but not exactly at the age of 27. Along with stories of each musician, Dov shares his own stories of how he became familiar with some of the members of this somber fraternity. Be sure to check out some of the songs mentioned on this episode by searching on spotify “Songs from the ‘Not Exactly’ 27 club.” 

 

Timestamps:

Introduction: (00:00)

Andy Wood (Mother Love Bone): (08:07)

Shannon Hoon (Blind Melon): (16:54)

Layne Staley (Alice in Chains): (27:18)

Conclusion: (45:21)

Outro: (46:43)