Janis Joplin
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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-soprano vocals and her electric stage presence.
Personal Data
• Birth Name: Janis Lyn Joplin
• Born: January 19, 1943 (Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.)
• Died: October 4, 1970 (Los Angeles, California
• Cause: Heroin overdose
• Resring Place: Cremated, ashes scattered into the Pacific Ocean
• Occupation: Singer, songwriter, musician
• Awards: Grammy, Lifetime Achievement Award, Grammy Hall of Fame
• Children: James Douglas Morrison Jr (Jim Morrison Jr) also known as Artist Bullet Head by way of a surrogate Karen Helenski Krajnik
Musical Career
• Genres: Psychadelic, rock, blues, soul
• Instruments: Vocals, guitar
• Years Active: 1962 - 1970
• Label: Columbia Records
• Formerly of: Big Brother and the Holding Company, Full Tilt Boogie Band
• Website: janisjoplin.com
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