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Janis Joplin
Born: 1943-01-19 - Died: 1970-10-04Cause of Death: Drug Overdose
Death Summary: Joplin's body was discovered at the Landmark Motor Hotel in Los Angeles where she had been staying for nearly 2 months. She was found to have overdosed on heroin, and probably died as a result of the drug having been mixed with her alcohol consumption.
Her body was cremated at the Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Mortuary in LA, and her ashes were scattered into the ocean.
Just before dying, Joplin had recorded a birthday greeting for John Lennon who received the tape after she was already dead.
Who was Janis Joplin : Janis Joplin was a singer/songwriter from Texas who sang for the band Big Brother and the Holding Company before going on the solo route. Her biggest hits were "Piece of My Heart" (with Big Brother and the Holding Company) and "Me and Bobby McGee" (a cover of a Kris Kristofferson song).
Her body was cremated at the Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Mortuary in LA, and her ashes were scattered into the ocean.
Just before dying, Joplin had recorded a birthday greeting for John Lennon who received the tape after she was already dead.
Who was Janis Joplin : Janis Joplin was a singer/songwriter from Texas who sang for the band Big Brother and the Holding Company before going on the solo route. Her biggest hits were "Piece of My Heart" (with Big Brother and the Holding Company) and "Me and Bobby McGee" (a cover of a Kris Kristofferson song).
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Janis,
I have read, listened, watched every single possible thing that is related to you. I only wish I could have been around to known you in person. You are absolutley the most talented, beautiful artist I’ve ever seen. I really wish I could just see you for a moment to just hug you and tell you that you were one of a kind and that the moron’s that hurt your feelings are no good and knew nothing but their own misery. I have always loved your music and chose it above all other, but when I read the book your sister wrote I had a whole new outlook on you. I realized that you suffered as I have so many times in my school days and younger days from other people’s cruelness and rudeness, so I felt your pain as if it were my own and grew a whole new respect for you. Oh my how wrong they all were about you. If I’d been born during your time here on earth I’d found a way to get to you just to say hey girl you are Beautiful and you are something very special and don’t let no one ever make you feel in- superior. I came along in 1972, couple yrs too late, but Janis I keep you alive every day in my heart. I play your music all the time, watch all my recorded life showings of you and get lost in the words of your music. Oh Janis you deserved to live a long, happy life and deserved to know that you was a Wonderful Lady that put her mark in this world and no one can take that away.
I love you Janis. Always with you, Your Sister in heart & soul. Susan Cole
Dear Janis,
You were one of most incredible blues singer that ever lived. I remember the first time I heard with Big Brother. I watched women who were confronting their own pain find relief in your lyrics and fantastic voice. Janis, I hope your sad death, shows that we were wrong to use drugs and alcohol. Do your thing was a death sentence for a lot of old hippies and musicians. I hope the new generations that hear your voice learn from the futility of drug addiction.
you were great
Janis,
Wow…where do I begin….it’s crazy how I feel you everytime I get on stage and jam one of your tunes….
I am inspired by what I feel…but I had to learn how to get under the music…and I have Janis…in your honour…on that day…I will feel you right behind me as I sing your tune….thank you for showin’ me….peace on! Dee
I’d trade all my tomorrows for just one yesterday with you Janis.
I love her because she was never afraid to be herself on stage. Long live Janis.
There will never be another you. I miss your music and your stile.
janis was great. i love janis,and her talent,and also her songs.she was great.to those who have albums of her, they have something special.janis is missed,but may her memory live on.
The world lost a great voice and a great person that day, Heaven gained.
dear janis hi im mark kitchen, and im a big fan of yours. you were a hell of a rock singer. you also had a powerful voice. it sucks that you didnt have the chance to stay around a little longer, you would of put out way more albums than what you did. you may be gone, but you will never be forgotten.
Your missed alot…