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Janis Joplin was a singer, singer-songwriter and composer. Born on January 19, 1943, Janis Joplin was from Port Arthur, Texas, United States. Death is recorded on October 4, 1970, at the age of 27. Schooling on record includes Thomas Jefferson High School and University of Texas at Austin. Awards on record include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2005), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1995) and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (2013).
My Take
What strikes me most about Janis Joplin is how completely she gave herself to every performance, as if each song might be her last — and tragically, that intensity proved prophetic. A misfit kid from Port Arthur, Texas, she turned her outsider's ache into the most honest voice of her era. I keep returning to her a cappella Mercedes Benz: playful, raw, utterly unguarded. The posthumous honors — the Hall of Fame, the Grammy — feel almost beside the point. Her real monument is that rasp, which still makes polished modern vocals sound like they are holding something back. Few artists burned so briefly yet left so much heat behind.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Janis Joplin
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャニス・ジョプリン
- Reading
- じゃにす・じょぷりん
- Born
- January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Port Arthur, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- singer / singer-songwriter / composer / guitarist / recording artist
2. Background
- High school
- Thomas Jefferson High School
- University
- University of Texas at Austin
Awards & achievements
- 2005 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- 1995 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- 2013 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Me and Bobby McGee | — | |
| Notable work | Mercedes Benz | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.janisjoplin.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/janisjoplin/
- Xhttps://x.com/JanisJoplin
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janis%20Joplin
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%83%8B%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%83%97%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1514
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Janis Joplin born?
Born January 19, 1943.
When did Janis Joplin die?
Died October 4, 1970, aged 27.
Where was Janis Joplin from?
Janis Joplin was from Port Arthur, Texas, United States.
What did Janis Joplin do?
Janis Joplin worked as singer, singer-songwriter, composer, guitarist, recording artist.
What was Janis Joplin known for?
Notable works include Me and Bobby McGee, Mercedes Benz.
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