Why did Janis Joplin have to die?

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Why did Janis Joplin have to die?

Why did Janis Joplin have to die?

On this day in 1970, she died of an accidental heroin overdose and was discovered in her Los Angeles hotel room after failing to show for a scheduled recording session. She was 27 years old.

What did Janis Joplin weigh?

88 pounds By 1965, her lifestyle had taken its toll, and Joplin returned to Port Arthur. Reportedly, she only weighed 88 pounds.

When did Janis Joplin die?

4 octobre 1970 Janis Joplin/Date de décès Janis Joplin, (born Janu, Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.—died Octo, Los Angeles, California), American singer, the premier white female blues vocalist of the 1960s, who dazzled listeners with her fierce and uninhibited musical style.

Who wrote Me and Bobby Mcgee?

Kris Kristofferson Fred Foster Me and Bobby McGee/Paroliers

How did Janis Joplin get discovered?

Joplin gets her big break A friend, Travis Rivers, recruited her to audition for the psychedelic band, Big Brother and the Holding Company, based in San Francisco. The band was quite big in San Francisco at the time, and Joplin landed the gig.

Who inherited Janis Joplin's fortune?

Joplin remains one of the most acclaimed artists of the early 1970s and continues to be an influential figure in music and culture. Estate Value: According to the terms of her will, Janis directed that half of her estate be left to her parents and 1/4 each be given to her two surviving siblings Laura and Michael.

What was Janis Joplin's real name?

Janis Lyn Joplin Janis Joplin/Nom complet Janis Lyn Joplin was born on Jan. 19, 1943 in the Gulf Coast oil town of Port Arthur, Texas. Her father worked for Texaco, and her mother was a college registrar.

Did Janis Joplin and Kris Kristofferson date?

In 1971, Janis Joplin, dating Kristofferson, had a number one hit with "Me and Bobby McGee" from her posthumous album Pearl. It stayed on the number-one spot on the charts for weeks.

What happened to Bobby McGee's Restaurant?

No signs of slowing down Sikora sold the Bobby McGee chain, except for one restaurant near Interstate 17 and Dunlap Avenue in Phoenix. Inspired by a trip across the U.S. sampling barbecue, he converted it into Bobby-Q barbecue and steakhouse in 2006.

Who wrote Me and Bobby McGee?

Kris Kristofferson Fred Foster Me and Bobby McGee/Paroliers

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