Janis Joplin
Rock Singer

Janis Joplin Net Worth

Janis Joplin was an iconic figure of 1960s psychedelic rock, known for her rough sound and five charting singles released during her four-year career, most notably "Me and Bobby McGee". She was born in Port Arthur, TX on January 19, 1943 and tragically died at the Landmark Motor Hotel in Hollywood, California in 1970, discovered by one of her road managers, John Cooke.
Janis Joplin is a member of Rock Singer

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 19, 1943
Birth Place Port Arthur, TX
Age 77 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 4, 1970 (age 27)
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $5 million (2024)

About

Icon of 1960s psychedelic rock known for her rough sound who released five charting singles during her four-year career, including "Me and Bobby McGee." She was found dead at the Landmark Motor Hotel in Hollywood, California by John Cooke, one of her road managers.

Before Fame

She briefly attended Lamar State College of Technology and the University of Texas, but didn't complete her education.

Trivia

Her legacy includes the anti-consumerism song "Mercedes Benz," as well as romantic songs like "Another Piece of My Heart."

Family Life

She had a younger sister named Laura Joplin and younger brother named Michael Joplin.

Associated With

Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, and Jim Morrison were all rock performers who died at age 27.

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