Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) was an American singer and songwriter. One of the most iconic and successful rock performers of her era, she was noted for her powerful mezzo …

In her brief but powerful career, Janis Joplin brilliantly connected the traditions of early 20th century blues and ‘60s psychedelic rock with a voice that stunned audiences the world over. From...

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4 days ago · Janis Joplin was an American singer who was the premier white female blues vocalist of the 1960s. She dazzled listeners with her raw blues-soaked voice and her fierce and uninhibited …

3 days ago · Before Janis Joplin ever became a cultural icon, she was a misunderstood girl growing up in a small Texas town where standing out came at a cost. To many around her, she didn’t fit the …

5 days ago · Janis Joplin was looking for that hit to introduce her to the world. "Piece Of My Heart" made it happen.

Apr 3, 2014 · Singer Janis Joplin rose to fame in the late 1960s and was known for her powerful, blues-inspired vocals. She died of an accidental drug overdose in 1970.