Janis Joplin Biography

Janis Joplin was an American singer-songwriter. Known as the ‘First Lady of Rock n Roll,’ she was widely acclaimed for her powerful mezzo-soprano vocals. A performer with an electric stage presence, she dazed and amazed the audience whenever she performed on stage. She was bold and quite rebellious in nature during her early years which made her a subject of ridicule during her school days. Her life revolved around music as she made a group of friends in her teenage years who shared her interest for music. She faced conflicts within herself as she struggled to decide on what she wanted to become. It was not long before her struggles came to an end as she went on to become the ‘First Lady of Rock n Roll.’ Her roller-coaster ride came to a sudden halt with her untimely demise due to drug overdose. She was once quoted as saying “On stage, I make love to 25,000 different people, then I go home alone” which confirms the fact that fame can sometime lead to loneliness. Her death, at the young age of 27, is still considered one of the most tragic incidents of the era. Before her demise, Janis Joplin went on to create history with her attitude and unique style of singing. Apart from featuring in many ‘greatest artists of all time’ lists, she remains one of the best-selling singers in the United States.