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Janis Joplin: Quick Facts

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Born January 19, 1943 • Port Arthur • Texas
Died October 4, 1970 (aged 27) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors Grammy Award • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1995)
Role In Monterey Pop Festival

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