Janis Joplin (born 19 January 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas, United States, died 4 October 1970 in Los Angeles, California) was an American singer, songwriter, composer and painter. Originally the lead singer for the blues rock band Big Brother & The Holding Company, Joplin left the band in late 1968 for a solo career. She released two solo albums, I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! (1969) and Pearl (1971), the latter released after her death. During her solo career, she was backed by the Kozmic Blues Band and later, the Full Tilt Boogie Band.
These are photos from concerts where Janis Joplin played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Big Brother & The Holding Company (Janice Joplin) / John Hammond Nov 1, 1968 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Jeff Beck Group Oct 20, 1968 Alexandria, Virginia, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Vanilla Fudge / Big Brother & The Holding Company (w/ Janis Joplin) / Moby Grape / The Chambers Brothers / Buddy Guy/Junior Wells Blues Band Oct 19, 1968 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company Oct 18, 1968 State College, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company Oct 15, 1968 Detroit, Michigan, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
