Things You Didn’t Know About Janis Joplin
The Texas native lead a brief, turbulent life.
While Janis Joplin isn’t one of my favorite singers, she was undeniably talented. She also led an interesting/turbulent life. Her music was a reflection of that life.
Going into researching for this piece, I knew Joplin primarily for “Me and Bobby McGee” and sadly, for being a member of the “27 Club.” That’s the club whose members were immensely talented and who died at the age of 27. There is a lot more to her story than that. And here we go.
1: In 1995 Janis was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Does anybody else think it’s ironic that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in Cleveland? It seems like putting a beer museum in Salt Lake City.
2: Janis was raised in Port Arthur Texas and wasn’t popular in high school.
Former NFL coach, Jimmy Johnson went to the same high school and teased her mercilessly. No doubt that helped springboard him to a coaching career in the NFL.
