Biography of Janis Joplin
Sam Morgan
Biographies of Musicians Book 59 · LibriHouse · AI-narrated by Madison (from Google)
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Janis Joplin, the Queen of Psychedelic Soul, was a trailblazing rock and blues singer who captivated audiences with her raw, emotive voice and magnetic stage presence. Born in 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas, Joplin’s rebellious spirit and passion for music propelled her to stardom in the late 1960s. This biography explores her rise to fame as the lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company, her iconic solo career, and her unforgettable performances at Woodstock and the Monterey Pop Festival. Joplin’s groundbreaking hits like Piece of My Heart and Me and Bobby McGee defined a generation. Despite her untimely death at 27, Joplin’s influence on rock and blues remains profound, and her legacy as a pioneering female artist endures.
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