1943 - 1970
Janis Joplin was an American singer and songwriter, known for her powerful, emotive voice and a distinctive style that blended rock, blues, and psychedelia. She gained fame in the late 1960s as a member of the band Big Brother and the Holding Company and later as a solo artist, becoming an icon of the counterculture movement. Joplin's performances at major music festivals like Woodstock contributed to her legacy as one of the most influential female rock musicians of her time.