Janis Joplin 1943-1970
Janis Lyn Joplin was born on January 19, 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas. She would later become one of the most influential musicians in American music history. This iconic singer and artist has been given the informal title "Queen of Rock." Although Joplin's early years which included attending Port Arthur Schools, Port Arthur College and Lamar University, Beaumont were not uncommon, Joplin was a true individual. Stepping out from the conformity of the 1950s, she eventually found herself in California. CLICK HERE to read more from the Museum of the Gulf Coast
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