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 …

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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...

Nov 22, 2025 · 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 …

Oct 4, 2025 · Janis Joplin’s Final Letter Reveals Yearning for ‘Love’ Before Her Tragic Death The iconic singer and songwriter died 55 years ago today, on October 4, 1970.

Janis Joplin’s star rose fast, burned bright and burned out too soon. The blues-influenced rocker had one of the most powerful voices of the Sixties. Her voice is equal parts tough and vulnerable, a shout …

Janis' cause of death was ruled an accidental overdose caused by acute heroin and morphine intoxication due to an "injection of overdose," according to her autopsy report. In her last hours, she ...