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Janis Joplin
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Notes
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Born Janis Lyn Joplin on 19 January 1943 in Texas, US.
Died on 04 October 1970 in California, US.
Trivia
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The belief that dying at age 27 grants a musician legendary status. The club includes Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, and Amy Winehouse, leading to speculation of a curse.
Awards
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Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy) in 2005
Chart Trivia
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Had 1 US Chart Number 1.
Was A Member Of
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Big Brother & The Holding Company
US Singles
5
1969
Kozmic Blues
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Janis Joplin
entered the US charts on 08 November 1969 and reached number 41.
1971
Me And Bobby McGee
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Janis Joplin
entered the US charts on 30 January 1971 and reached number 1.
Cry Baby
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Janis Joplin
entered the US charts on 15 May 1971 and reached number 42.
Get It While You Can
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Janis Joplin
entered the US charts on 11 September 1971 and reached number 78.
1972
Down On Me
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Janis Joplin
entered the US charts on 15 July 1972 and reached number 91.
Other Recordings
2
Little Girl Blue
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Janis Joplin
Mercedes Benz
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Janis Joplin