Janis Joplin thrilled rock fans with her soulful music. As she burst onto the scene in the late 1960s, she was known for songs that were a unique mix of rock, folk, and blues. After her death in 1970, ...

A sad anniversary in rock music history has just passed: it’s been 40 years since singer Janis Joplin died of a heroin overdose in a Hollywood hotel. KPCC’s Nick Roman says Joplin had stayed in Los ...

Janis Joplin wasn't merely a singer and songwriter — she was a beacon of unrestrained emotion and indomitable expression. From soul-moving songs such as "Piece of My Heart" and "Little Blue Girl" to ...

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