Janis joplin bio
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Biography
Joplin was born at St. Mary&#;s Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas. The daughter of Seth Joplin, a worker of Texaco, she had two younger siblings, Michael and Laura. She grew up listening to blues musicians such as Bessie Smith, Odetta, and Big Mama Thornton and singing in the local choir. Joplin graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur in and went to college at the University of Texas in Austin, though she never completed a degree. While at Thomas Jefferson High School, she was mostly shunned, but found a group of boys who allowed her to tag along. One of those boys, a football player named Grant Lyons, played her the blues for the first time, an old Leadbelly record. Primarily a painter, it was in high school that she first began singing blues and folk music with friends.
Cultivating a rebellious manner that could be viewed as &#;liberated&#; &#; the women&#;s liberation movement was still in its infancy at this time &#; Joplin styled herself in part afte
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Remembering Janis Joplin’s Life and Musical Legacy on her 80th Birthday
Janis Joplin’s birthday is January 19, and this year would&#;ve marked her 80th birthday, so what better time to celebrate her life and career? Her mesmerizing stage presence and instantly recognizable mezzo-soprano voice make Janis one of the greatest vocalists of all time. Tragically, the legendary singer&#;s career was cut short when she passed away in at the age of 27, but 53 years later, her legacy lives on.
So, jump in the “Mercedes Benz” and try not to “Cry Baby” as we look back at Janis’ rise to fame and celebrate the “Summertime” of her life. If you feel the need for even more Janis Joplin in your life, then tune in to Classic Vinyl (Ch. 26) to hear her music, as well as other classic-rock stars from the &#;60s and &#;70s, throughout the week.
Early Songs
Born in Port Arthur, TX, Janis began singing blues and människor music during high school, influenced by Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Lead Bel
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Janis Joplin
American singer (–)
Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, – October 4, ) was an American singer and songwriter. One of the most iconic and successful rock performers of her era, she was noted for her powerful mezzo-soprano vocals, as well as her "electric" stage presence.
In , Joplin rose to prominence following an appearance at the Monterey Pop Festival, where she was the lead singer of the then little-known San Francisco psychedelic rock band Big Brother and the Holding Company. After releasing two albums with the band, she left Big Brother to continue as a solo artist with her own backing groups, first the Kozmic Blues Band&#;[it; pt] and then the Full Tilt Boogie Band. She performed at the Woodstock festival and on the Festival Express train tour. Five singles by Joplin reached the US Billboard Hot , including a cover of the Kris Kristofferson song "Me and Bobby McGee", which posthumously reached number one in March Her most popular songs include her cov