Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin died October 4th, 1970 due to an accidental heroin overdose (Simmonds 39).

"Cheap Thrills" by Big Brother and the Holding Company.

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Janis Joplin

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While Janis Joplin had a short stint with Big Brother and the Holding Company, her "fame" was achieved during her solo career, where she produced one album before her death. (biography.com)

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Janis Joplin's most successful work came a year after her death with Pearl, which featured her most well-known single "Me and Bobby McGee" (biography.com).
Pearl also stayed in the number one spot of albums for 9 weeks in a row.

Janis Joplin's "Me and Bobby McGee", popularized after her death with Pearl.

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Album Cover of Pearl

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Joplin has been titled the "first lady of rock n' roll.
Along with such a prestigious title, Joplin has been inducted into the Hall of Fame as well as the Grammy's Recording Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005.

Along with Pearl, there were numerous releases of compilation albums, including a live concert album and "Collection of Pearls" in 1999.

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