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Janis Joplin
Career
Active 1962 – 1970
Biography
About Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin was an American musician and songwriter, best known for her powerful, bluesy voice and electrifying stage presence. She began her career in 1962 at around 19 years old, and over eight active years she released three albums.
Her most popular songs include cover versions of "Piece of My Heart," "Cry Baby," "Down on Me," "Ball and Chain," and "Summertime," as well as her original song "Mercedes Benz," which became her final recording. Joplin died of a heroin overdose on October 4, 1970, at the age of 27. In 1995, she was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She had brown hair and brown eyes, stood 5'7" with a slim build, and was natural.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Sunday 4th of October 1970 (age 27)
- Years Active
- 1962-1970 (started around 19 years old; 8 years active)
- Birthplace
- Port Arthur, Texas, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Bisexual
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 121 lbs (or 55 kg)
- Measurements
- 33–24–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 652k (as of July 2026)
Frequently asked
How many albums did Janis Joplin release before she died?
She released three albums before her death in 1970 at age 27.
What was Janis Joplin's final recording?
Her original song "Mercedes Benz" was her final recording.
Did you know
- Janis Joplin died of a heroin overdose at age 27, on October 4, 1970.
- She was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.
- Her height was 5'7" and she weighed 121 lbs, with a slim build and measurements of 33–24–35.
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