Janis Joplin
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 1984, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Joplin #46 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Her vocal range was mezzo-soprano.
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| File:Janis Joplin seated 1970.JPG Janis Joplin in 1970 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Janis Lyn Joplin |
| Born | January 19, 1943 Port Arthur, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | October 4, 1970 (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 | 1962-1970 |
| Labels | Columbia |
| Associated acts | Big Brother & the Holding Company |
| Website | http://www.officialjanis.com/ |
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
| Title | Release date | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brother & the Holding Company (album) | 1967 | Mainstream Records | |
| Big Brother & the Holding Company (album) | 1967? | Columbia | Contains 2 extra single tracks |
| Big Brother & the Holding Company (album) | 1967, CD 1999 | Columbia Legacy CK66425 | Contains 2 extra single tracks |
| Cheap Thrills | 1968 | Columbia | 2x Multi-Platinum RIAA |
| Cheap Thrills | 1968, CD 1999 | Legacy CK65784 | Contains 4 extra tracks |
| Live at Winterland '68 | 1998 | Columbia Legacy | ASIN: B000007TSP |
- Kozmic Blues Band
| Title | Release date | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! | 1969 | Columbia | Platinum RIAA |
| I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! | 1969, CD 1999 | Legacy CK65785 | Contains 3 extra tracks |
- Full Tilt Boogie
| Title | Release date | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl | 1971 | Columbia | posthumous, 4x Multi-Platinum RIAA |
| Pearl | 1971, CD unknown date | Columbia CD64188 | |
| Pearl | 1971, CD 1999 | Legacy CK65786 | Contains 4 extra tracks |
| Pearl | 1971, 2CD 2005 | Legacy COL 515134 2 | CD1 - 6 other extra tracks CD2 - full selection from The Festival Express Tour, 3 venues |
- Big Brother & the Holding Company / Full Tilt Boogie
| Title | Release date | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin: In Concert | 1972 | Legacy CK65786 | ASIN: B0000024Y7 |
- 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 |
Janis Joplin Media
- Janis Joplin HS Yearbook.jpeg
Joplin in 1960 as a graduating senior in high school
- Janis Joplin Big Brother and the Holding Company.jpg
Joplin (seated) with Big Brother and the Holding Company, c. 1966–1967
- Janis Joplin - Cash Box 1968.jpg
Joplin on the cover of Cash Box; September 7, 1968
- Janis Joplin Tom Jones 1969.JPG
Joplin performs with Tom Jones on This Is Tom Jones in late 1969
- ViewScan John Huddy review of Janis concert in Columbus Dispatch edition of Monday, May 12, 1969 page 23B -- 4X digital zoom0000.jpg
Newspaper review of Joplin's 1969 concert at Vets Memorial Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio includes the fact that before it started she walked to the lobby and watched audience members arrive. They did not recognize her or pay attention to her.
- Janis Joplin performing.jpg
Janis Joplin performing at the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island in July 1968