J
anis Joplin rose to fame quickly as the lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company. Her bluesy, powerful voice made a unique pairing with the rock band, and she gained enough success to begin a solo career in December 1968. She performed at Woodstock fourteen months before she died of a heroin overdose. Joplin's success lasted past her death, and her only number one hit happened after she died. Janis Joplin is a rock legend for her music as well as her legacy for being a woman of her time, who desired freedom, equality, and peace.
Timeline
Birth- Jan 19, 1943
Port Arthur, Texas
Gender
Female
Occupation
Musician
Joplin is found dead in her hotel room
Oct 4, 1970
‘Janis Joplin’s Greatest Hits’ released
Jul 14, 1973
Joplin’s first solo album is released.
Sept 18, 1969
The album “Cheap Thrills,” is released
Aug 12, 1968
Debuts with Big Brother and the Holding Company
Jun 11, 1965
Headlines the First Annual Tribal Stomp
Feb 1, 1966
Janis performs as Woodstock with Kozmic Blues Band
Aug 15, 2017
Performs at the Trips Festival
Jan 21, 2023
Performs at Monterey International Pop Festival
Jun 17, 1967
Debut album by Big Brother and the Holding Company
Aug 12, 1967
Me and Bobby McGee,” only Top Forty hit reaches #1
Mar 14, 1971
Joplin performs for last time with Big Brother
Dec 7, 1968
Album "Pearl" released
Feb 27, 1971
Joplin debuts a new band, Full-Tilt Boogie
Jun 12, 1970
Death- Oct 4, 1970-Age: 28 years
Heroin Overdose
Los Angeles CA
Other Facts
Full Name
Janis Lyn Joplin
Father
Seth Joplin
Mother
Dorothy Joplin
