Janis Joplin
Born
Janis Lyn Joplin

(1943-01-19)January 19, 1943
Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.
DiedOctober 4, 1970(1970-10-04) (aged 27)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Cause of deathHeroin overdose
Resting placeAshes scattered into the Pacific Ocean
Other namesPearl
Occupation
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Musical career
Genres
  • Psychedelic rock
  • soul
  • blues
Instruments
  • vocals
  • guitar
Years active1962–1970
LabelsColumbia Records
Associated acts
  • Big Brother and the Holding Company
  • Kozmic Blues Band
  • Full Tilt Boogie Band
  • Grateful Dead
  • Kris Kristofferson
Websitejanisjoplin.com