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Memorial page of Janis Joplin (née Janis Lyn Joplin)
Janis Joplin (née Janis Lyn Joplin)

Memorial Page for Janis Joplin (née Janis Lyn Joplin)

Jan 19, 1943 – Oct 4, 1970(27 years)Died in:Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

American singer

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Newspaper clipping of Janis Joplin, October 5, 1970.

Newspaper clipping of Janis Joplin, October 5, 1970.

Newspaper article in the wake of Elvis' passing referencing Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison.

Newspaper article in the wake of Elvis' passing referencing Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison.

Janis Joplin featured on the cover of Cash Box magazine, 7 September 1968.

Janis Joplin featured on the cover of Cash Box magazine, 7 September 1968.

Helix, v.4, no.7, Sep. 12, 1968 - DPLA - feeee1d59fc70ba359e15965679dafbf (page 15)

Helix, v.4, no.7, Sep. 12, 1968 - DPLA - feeee1d59fc70ba359e15965679dafbf (page 15)

Helix, v.4, no.4, Aug. 15, 1968 - DPLA - ed4ee91948fc8a79b182fdeb295370d3 (page 19)

Helix, v.4, no.4, Aug. 15, 1968 - DPLA - ed4ee91948fc8a79b182fdeb295370d3 (page 19)

En la zona de Haight St. Aquí residió durante algún tiempo Janis Joplin.

En la zona de Haight St. Aquí residió durante algún tiempo Janis Joplin.

The official film poster for the award-winning The Tale of the Dog documentary

The official film poster for the award-winning The Tale of the Dog documentary

"Me and Bobby McGee" by Janis Joplin; one of side-A label variants of the US vinyl single

"Me and Bobby McGee" by Janis Joplin; one of side-A label variants of the US vinyl single

"Me and Bobby McGee" by Janis Joplin; one of side-A label variants of the US vinyl single

"Me and Bobby McGee" by Janis Joplin; one of side-A label variants of the US vinyl single

Publicity photo of Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the Holding Company.

Publicity photo of Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the Holding Company.

Mural of Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin

Mural of Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin from en:wiki screens like this

Janis Joplin from en:wiki screens like this

Biography

Cause of Death

opioid overdose

Burial Place

Pacific Ocean

Occupation(5)

singersinger-songwritercomposerguitaristrecording artist

Awards(3)

Grammy Lifetime Achievement AwardRock and Roll Hall of Famestar on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Education(5)

University of Texas at AustinLamar UniversityMemorial High SchoolKenmore West Senior High SchoolThomas Jefferson High School

Janis Joplin (* January 19, 1943 in Port Arthur; † October 4, 1970 in Los Angeles) was an american singer. She was 27 years old. Her education included University of Texas at Austin, Lamar University, Memorial High School, Kenmore West Senior High School and Thomas Jefferson High School. Her awards include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her cause of death was opioid overdose. She was buried at Pacific Ocean.

Life Events

5 Events

Born in Port Arthur, Jefferson County

1943

Died in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County (opioid overdose)

1970

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

1995

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

2005

star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

2013

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  • Dorothy Bonita Joplin

Resting place

Pazifischer Ozean

Pacific Ocean

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Janis Joplin (née Janis Lyn Joplin). Forever remembered.