Janis Joplin
19 January 1943 – 4 October 1970
Janis Joplin was an American singer-songwriter known for her powerful, blues-inflected voice and electric stage presence. One of the most successful and influential rock performers of her era, she rose to fame in the late 1960s before her death at age 27.
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Life events
Birth
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Attended the University of Texas at Austin
1962
Studied briefly and began performing in the local folk and blues scene.
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Education
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Joined Big Brother and the Holding Company
June 1966
Became lead singer of the San Francisco psychedelic rock band.
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Career
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Performed at the Monterey Pop Festival
17 June 1967
Her breakthrough performance brought national attention.
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Achievement
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Released Cheap Thrills
12 August 1968
The album with Big Brother topped the U.S. charts.
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Performed at Woodstock
16 August 1969
Appeared as a solo act at the Woodstock festival.
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Recorded Pearl
September 1970
Recorded her final studio album, released posthumously in 1971.
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Death
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