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Janis Joplin

Few rock singers have had the enduring impact of Janis Joplin, whose raucous voice, larger-than-life personality, excessive lifestyle and early death at 27 made her a legend, inspiring generations of fiery, strong-willed female singers. Joplin always saw herself as an outsider, even in her schooldays growing up in Texas, and became a hard-drinking rebel captivated by blues greats like Bessie Smith and Leadbelly. In 1963 she moved to San Francisco, became embroiled in the Haight Ashbury psychedelic scene and teamed up with guitarist Jorma Kaukonen to sing blues. Her uninhibited vo...