Janis Joplin
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| Birth name | Janis Lyn Joplin |
| Born | January 19, 1943 Port Arthur, Texas, United States |
| Died | October 4, 1970 (aged 27) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Blues-rock, hard rock, psychedelic rock, blues |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, arranger |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1962–1970 |
| Labels | Columbia |
| Associated acts | Big Brother & the Holding Company Kozmic Blues Band Full Tilt Boogie Band |
| Website | http://www.officialjanis.com/ |
Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 - October 4, 1970) was an American singer, songwriter and music arranger. She rose to prominence in the late 1960s as the lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company and later as a solo artist. Rolling Stone magazine ranked Joplin number 46 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time in 2004,[1] and number 28 on its 2008 list of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.[2]
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