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 …

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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. …

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 …

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 …

In the spring of 1970, she sang with the "Full Tilt Boogie Band" and, on October 4 of that year, she was found dead in Hollywood's Landmark Motor Hotel (now known as Highland Gardens …

Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) was an American singer, songwriter, and music arranger, from Port Arthur, Texas. She rose to prominence in the late 1960s as the lead …

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.

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 …

6 days ago · Janis Joplin's autopsy shows details about found 'hype kit' as star died at 27 Janis Joplin was a music icon who paved the path for other female artists, but her life was tragically …