Janis Joplin's 1966 Concert History

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.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 17, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Congress Of Wonders / The Loving Impulse / Great San Francisco Earthquake Dancers
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Winterland San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 16, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Congress Of Wonders / The Loving Impulse / Great San Francisco Earthquake Dancers
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Winterland San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 10, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Oxford Circle / Lee Michaels
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 09, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Oxford Circle / Lee Michaels
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 27, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Country Joe and the Fish
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 26, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Country Joe and the Fish Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 24, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Friendly Stranger
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California Hall San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 23, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Friendly Stranger
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California Hall San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 13, 1966
Grateful Dead / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 12, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Merry Pranksters
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Sokol Hall San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 01, 1966 –
Nov 06, 1966
janis joplin / Big Brother and the Holding Co
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The Matrix San Francisco, California, United States
Oct 16, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Sir Douglas Quintet
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Oct 08, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Jim Kweskin Jug Band / Electric Train
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Oct 07, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Jim Kweskin Jug Band / Electric Train
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Oct 06, 1966
janis joplin / Grateful Dead Golden Gate Park San Francisco, California, United States
Sep 27, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company
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Kona Kai Club San Diego, California, United States
Sep 24, 1966
Big Brother And The Holding Company / Janis Joplin / The Unquechable Thirst
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Sep 23, 1966
Big Brother And The Holding Company / Janis Joplin / The Unquenchable Thirst
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 13, 1966
Bo Diddley / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Janis Joplin
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 12, 1966
Bo Diddley / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Janis Joplin
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States

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Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Oxford Circle / Lee Michaels on Dec 9, 1966 [897-small]

Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Oxford Circle / Lee Michaels
Dec 9, 1966
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Oxford Circle / Lee Michaels on Dec 10, 1966 [898-small]

Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Oxford Circle / Lee Michaels
Dec 10, 1966
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Grateful Dead / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service on Nov 13, 1966 [901-small]

Grateful Dead / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service
Nov 13, 1966
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Oxford Circle / Lee Michaels on Dec 9, 1966 [906-small]

Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Oxford Circle / Lee Michaels
Dec 9, 1966
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Oxford Circle / Lee Michaels on Dec 10, 1966 [907-small]

Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Oxford Circle / Lee Michaels
Dec 10, 1966
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Friendly Stranger on Nov 23, 1966 [919-small]

Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Friendly Stranger
Nov 23, 1966
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Friendly Stranger on Nov 24, 1966 [921-small]

Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Friendly Stranger
Nov 24, 1966
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Merry Pranksters on Nov 12, 1966 [923-small]

Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Merry Pranksters
Nov 12, 1966
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Disco
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Gospel
Rhythm And Blues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Janis Joplin had?

Janis Joplin has had 202 concerts.

What genre is Janis Joplin?

Janis Joplin is most often considered to be Rock, Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Female Vocalists, Soul, Psychedelic Rock, Blues, Blues Rock, Funk, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Disco, Quiet Storm, Classic Soul, Gospel, Rhythm And Blues, Post-Disco, Acoustic Blues, Rhythm & Blues, A Cappella, Acid Rock, and Philly Soul.

When was the last Janis Joplin concert?

The last Janis Joplin concert was on October 30, 2020 at Sacramento State in Sacramento, California, United States. The bands that performed were: janis joplin.

What setlist does Janis Joplin play live?

The songs that Janis Joplin performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the August 12, 1970 concert at Harvard Stadium in Boston, Massachusetts, United States:

  1. Tell Daddy
  2. Half Moon
  3. Mercedes Benz
  4. My Baby
  5. Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)
  6. Maybe
  7. Summertime
  8. That's Rock 'n' Roll

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