Janis Lyn Joplin, born on this day in Port Arthur, Texas, burst into musical prominence in the early 1960's during a very tumultuous time in American history. The country simultaneously fought am unpopular war in Viet Nam while dealing with tremendous internal strife in regard to civil rights and the equalities that our nation was founded upon.
Janis, along with others like Joan Baez and Jimi Hendrix, symbolized a new generation, one in which man idealized peace and love, as well as the optimistic possibility that we could inhabit earth in harmony with one another.
Janis' gut wrenching, bluesy vocal prowess influenced many others who followed, even after her untimely death in 1970 from an overdose induced by alcohol and heroin.
Happy Birthday Janis on what should have been your 69th! Rest in Peace, we miss you!
Enjoy this clip of Janis performing "Piece of My Heart"
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