35 years ago today Janis Joplin died
October 5th, 2004 by Koldo Barroso
35 years ago today, on the 4th of October 1970, singer Janis Joplin died of a heroin overdose at the age of 27. She was was found dead at the Landmark motel in Hollywood. During the recordings of her album “Pearl” in 1970 Janis Joplin started using heroin again after having quit the drug for a period and this time she obtained a dose more pure than usual and she accidentally overdosed causing the tragic end to her life. “Pearl” was released posthumously and to word acclaim. Janis Joplin is one of the most influencial icons from the 60’s pop music and she is considered the best white female blues singer ever.
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