Janis Joplin
Janis Lyn Joplin 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.
Background
- Born in
- Port Arthur
- Educated at
- University of Texas at AustinLamar UniversityThomas Jefferson High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame🏆 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award🏆 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"Music’s for grooving man, and music’s not for puttin’ yourself through bad changes, y’know? I mean, you don’t have to go take anybody’s shit, man, just to like music, y’know what I mean? You don’t. So…"
"Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz? My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends"
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Timeline
1943
Born
Birth1970
Died
Death
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