Janis Joplin
American singer (1943–1970)
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.
Janis Joplin | |
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 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 | 1963–1970 |
| Labels | Columbia |
| Website | http://www.officialjanis.com/ |
Death
changeShe 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
change- 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 |
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