Janis joplin cause of death
Janis Joplin
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| Birth name | Janis Lyn Joplin |
| Born | (1943-01-19)January 19, 1943 Port Arthur, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | October 4, 1970(1970-10-04) (aged 27) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues-rock, psychedelic rock, acid rock, hard rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, arranger |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1963–1970 |
| Labels | Columbia |
| Website | |
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 singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company, and later as a solo artist. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Joplin #46 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Her vocal range was mezzo-soprano.
Death
She died in Los Angeles, California of an accidental overdose of heroin injections at the age of 27.
She is a member of the 27 club.
Discography
- Big Brother and the Holding Company
- Kozmic Blues Band
- Full Tilt Boogie
- Big Brother & the Holding Company / Full Tilt Boogie
- Later collections
| Title | Release date | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janis Joplin's Greatest Hits | 1973 | Columbia | ASIN B00000K2W1, 7x Multi-Platinum RIAA |
| Janis | 1975 | CBS | 2 discs, Gold RIAA |
| Anthology | 1980 | 2 discs | |
| Farewell Song | 1983 | Columbia Records | ASIN: B000W44S8E |
| Cheaper Thrills | 1984 | Fan Club | ASIN: B000LYA9X8 |
| Janis | 1993 | Columbia Legacy | 3 discs - ASIN: B00000286P |
| 18 Essential Songs | 1995 | Columbia Legacy | ASIN: B000002B1A, Gold RIAA |
| The Collection | 1995 | 3 Discs | ASIN: B000BM6ATW |
| Live at Woodstock: August 19, 1969 | 1999 | ||
| Box of Pearls | 1999 | Sony Legacy | 5 Discs - ASIN: B0009YNSK6 |
| Super Hits | 2000 | Sony | ASIN: B00004T1E6 |
| Love, Janis | 2001 | Sony | ASIN: B00005EBIN |
| Essential Janis Joplin | 2003 | Sony | ASIN: B00007MB6Y |
| Very Best of Janis Joplin | 2007 | Import | ASIN: B000026A35 |
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