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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Janis_JoplinJanis Joplin - Wikipedia

    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, [1] as well as her "electric" stage presence. [2] [3] [4]

  2. 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.

  3. Jul 29, 2024 · Janis Joplin (born January 19, 1943, Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.—died October 4, 1970, Los Angeles, California) was an American singer, the premier white female blues vocalist of the 1960s, who dazzled listeners with her fierce and uninhibited musical style.

  4. Oct 25, 2019 · Holly George-Warrens “Janis” follows the singer from her painful early years in a conservative Texas oil town to the fame she achieved with her powerful and unusual voice.

  5. Oct 21, 2019 · Onstage, Joplin oozed confidence, sexuality and exuberance, but biographer Holly George-Warren describes the singer as a bookworm who worked hard to create her "blues feelin' mama" musical...

  6. www.wikiwand.com › en › Janis_JoplinJanis Joplin - Wikiwand

    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, as well as her "electric" stage presence.

  7. Jun 7, 2010 · Janis Joplin was dubbed the first queen of rock 'n' roll, and her voice is singular. She was rough around the edges, vulnerable and charismatic, and she paved the way for countless...