Last week, I watched a documentary on the life of Janis Joplin (1943-1970). She was reared in Port Arthur, Texas. Joplin was a misfit who went against convention in a conservative town. She started singing her teens and rose to fame during the turbulent 1960s.
What piqued my interest was that she was the only female rock icon in a male dominated area. She, along with Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison of the Doors were three of the most popular icons of that time. Janis could really sing and she poured her heart out during her performances. Her bluesy-folk sound was appealing and women flocked to her.
Janis was also plagued by drug and alcohol problems. She was adored by fans but was lonely. All her life she looked for someone to love her for who she was. Her parents really didn't understand her and she ended her association with her hometown. Joplin died alone in an LA motel of a drug overdose.
Janis Joplin was misunderstood by her family and society. She was a feeling and loving person who wanted to accepted. Joplin was a creative and energetic performer who could really sang.
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