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[[File:janisjoplin.png|200px|thumb|left|Janis Joplin]]

==Country==

United States

==Birth - Death==

1943 - 1970

==Occupation==

Entertainment

==Notable Achievements==

Grammy Award

==Description==

Rock singer during the psychedelic 1960s musical era, notable for such albums 'Cheap Thrills' (1968) and song 'Me and Bobby McGee' (1969).  Was both a solo singer, and a founder/member of the Big Brother & The Holding Company, the Kozmic Blues Band, and the Full-Tilt Boogie Band.  Considered one of the most influential rock musicians and singers of her generation.  Died of a drug overdose.  Member, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (1995).  Grammy award for Lifetime Achievement (2005).  Bisexual.

==See Also==

* [[LGBTQ Rock Musicians]]
* [[Rhythm & Blues and the LGBTQ Community]]

==Further Reading/Research==

* http://www.janisjoplin.com/
* http://www.biography.com/people/janis-joplin-9357941
* http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/features/joplin.htm
* http://www.examiner.com/article/janis-joplins-female-lover-speaks-out

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