11 Surprising Janis Joplin Facts
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Janis Joplin didn’t have a long or prolific career. The freewheeling Texas blues-rock howler recorded just four albums between 1967 and 1970. But in that short time, she left an indelible mark on rock ’n’ roll history.
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On January 19th, 1943, Janis Joplin was born in Port Arthur, TX
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Janis Joplin - Wikipedia
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Janis Joplin, 1969 : r/OldSchoolCool
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How Janis Joplin set the template for rock's outcasts - New Statesman
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Janis Joplin pouring herself a drink before going on stage at
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Janis Joplin: Intense Passion and Grit, by Cool Continuum
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New Janis Joplin Biography Reveals the Woman Behind the Superstar
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The Story Behind Janis Joplin's 'Mercedes Benz' - WSJ
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