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.
janis joplin / big brother& the holding company / Richie Havens / John Hammond Jr Nov 16, 1968 Stony Brook, New York, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company Nov 15, 1968 New York, New York, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
janis joplin Nov 12, 1968 Jersey City, New Jersey, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Mandrake Memorial Nov 9, 1968 New Haven, Connecticut, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Janis Joplin with Big Brother & the Holding Company / Sly & The Family Stone / White Wash Nov 8, 1968 Warwick, Rhode Island, United States Uploaded by Kpmd
Big Brother & The Holding Company (Janice Joplin) / John Hammond Nov 2, 1968 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Big Brother & The Holding Company (Janice Joplin) / John Hammond Nov 1, 1968 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
