Learning More About Janis Joplin

The Janis Joplin autobiographical film “Little Girl Blue” hit the theaters last fall with great admiration. “Little Girl Blue” reveals live concert footage and rare interviews that will make you wish Janis was with us today.

Janis Joplin was born in Port Arthur, TX in 1943, growing up attending multiple colleges in Texas, though never graduating. Here are a few things you may not have known about Janis Joplin…

As a young teen Janis was overweight, had pimples, and was bullied by her class mates. She considered herself a misfit.

Her manager at the time of her popularity made her sing with Tom Jones and Dick Cavett on his TV show. Janis hated most of the dog and pony show antics of being famous.

The Movie “The Rose” starring Barbra Streisand is loosely inspired by Janis Joplin died October 4th, 1970 at the age of 27 and left $2,500 in her will for the purpose of a party for her friends in the event she ever died.


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