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She was reading books on blues & ordering blues records when she was 16.

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She was reading books on blues & ordering blues records when she was 16.
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January 16, 2023

The Europeans seemed terribly intellectual to Janis: "Nobody rocks there!"

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The Europeans seemed terribly intellectual to Janis: "Nobody rocks there!"
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January 16, 2023

Janis could dance energetically while singing.

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Janis could dance energetically while singing.
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January 16, 2023

Joplin had fun with her colorful 1965 Porsche 356C Cabriolet.

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Joplin had fun with her colorful 1965 Porsche 356C Cabriolet.
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January 16, 2023

Janis could wear 20 different boho pieces & still not look overdone.

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Janis could wear 20 different boho pieces & still not look overdone.
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January 15, 2023

Died of a heroin overdose in 1970 at the age of 27. 🙏🏻

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Died of a heroin overdose in 1970 at the age of 27. 🙏🏻
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December 6, 2022

Check out her legendary Woodstock performance! 🌼

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Check out her legendary Woodstock performance! 🌼
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December 6, 2022

Her last TV appearance was on 'The Dick Cavett Show.' 📺

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Her last TV appearance was on 'The Dick Cavett Show.' 📺
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December 6, 2022

A cop once clubbed a girl for trying to kiss Janis Joplin.

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A cop once clubbed a girl for trying to kiss Janis Joplin.
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Janis Joplin

American singer

Born

Jan 19, 1943

Died

Oct 4, 1970 at 27

Biography

Janis Joplin hailed from Port Arthur. Born on Tuesday, January 19, 1943, this Capricorn made their mark as singer. Janis Joplin's journey to fame began with their academic pursuits at schools like Lamar University, University of Texas at Austin and the Memorial High School.

Over the course of their career, they were honored with numerous accolades, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Janis Joplin left us on Sunday, October 4, 1970.

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  • What was Janis Joplin's zodiac sign?

    Janis Joplin was a Capricorn.

  • When did Janis Joplin die?

    Janis Joplin left us on October 4, 1970, at the age of 27.

  • Where was Janis Joplin born?

    Janis Joplin was born in Port Arthur.

  • What was Janis Joplin's occupation?

    Janis Joplin was a singer.

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