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Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin was a singer-songwriter and music arranger inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Her music success earned her a Grammy Life Time Achievement Award. Joplin struggled with drugs and alcohol most of her career. She finally lost the battle and died October 4, 1970 of a drug overdose. All questions about her life and career can be found here.
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What are the most famous Janis Joplin songs?
I am thinking "Mercedes Benz". Many of her other hits were not written by her.
When did Janis Joplin sing Brand New Key?
Janis Joplin never recorded "Brand New Key." This song was written by Melanie Safka, and released in 1971, nearly a year after Janis Joplin died.
What is Kris Kristofferson famous for?
According to IMDB Kris Kristofferson is most famous for his movies, such as Blade trilogy, and The Jacket. He also wrote the song "Me and Bobby McGee" with Janis Joplin.
Did Janis Joplin and Kris Kristopherson ever live together?
No, but Mr. K.K. wrote her best-known song Bobby Mcgee.
How much is a Janis Joplin autograph worth?
An authentic Janis Joplin autograph may be worth up to $2000. The value can vary depending on the medium where the autograph is located, such as a napkin or an album over.
Why did Janis Joplin sing Piece of your Heart?
what i ment was why she sang it, and not "your" but My, and was there a reason why she sang it like, because she got her heart broken? or what? (im doing a project on her..)
Did Chris Kristopheson write the song Bobby McGee for Janis Joplin?
Yes. Janis changed Bobby McGee to a male character though. The Grateful Dead also played the song with Bobby as a female. After Janis died the Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter wrote a song commemorating Janis Called 'Birds Song'
Number one hits did Janis Joplin have?
Only one-"Me and Bobby McGee".
Actually it was her only top 40 hit.
Who left 2500 in her will for a farewell party so your friends can have a ball after you are gone?
Janis Joplin
Who is Bobby McGee in the Janis Joplin song?
bobby mcgee was originally female, the charachter changed to male by janis joplin for her last recorded song before she died. believed to be the same subject of the song "the rose" about billie holliday.
Bobby Mcgee was written by Kris Kristofferson in 1969. It was always rumored that he wrote it for Janis Joplin about Janis Joplin, however he claimed on an episode of Saturday night live, that he wrote it for a woman named Bobby Paisner. The film La Strada was an inspiration for the song
Who recorded stay with me baby first Terry Reid or Janis Joplin?
Lorraine Ellison. Terry Reid recorded it next; Janis used to do it live but she never officially recorded it.
Did ever Janis Joplin sing with Jimi Hendrix?
She did at the Wake for Martin Luther King, Jr. concert in New York.
No, Janis Joplin never got married. She only had a fiancee.
Janis Joplin is not buried, she was cremated and the ashes were scattered around the Pacific ocean and Stinson Beach in California.
Did Janis Joplin ever have a concert in Oklahoma City?
Yes, she did, in after July 1969 or early 1970. I attended the concert at the Oklahoma City fairgrounds arena. I believe the opening act was Blackoak Arkansas
