- Born
- January 19, 1943
- Died
- October 4, 1970 (aged 27)
- Known as
- singer, singer-songwriter, composer, guitarist, recording artist
Janis Lyn Joplin 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 and her stage presence.
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