Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin, the iconic rock and blues singer, captivated audiences with her powerful voice and raw emotion. Rising to fame in the late 1960s as the lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company, she became a symbol of the counterculture movement. Despite her success, Joplin struggled with substance abuse and loneliness.
She died of a heroin overdose on October 4, 1970, at just 27 years old, becoming another member of the infamous “27 Club.” Her legacy as a trailblazing artist and free spirit endures, leaving an indelible mark on music history.
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