Janis Joplin
January 19, 1943 - October 4, 1970
Janis Lyn Joplin was born January 19, 1943 and died October 4, 1970. In between she led a
triumphant and tumultuous life blessed by extraordinary  talent for bringing powerful
emotion to heart-stomping rock-and-roll singing. Born and raised in Port Arthur, she
discovered an inborn talent to belt the blues, playing coffee houses and hootenannies in the
small towns of Texas. She later ventured to the beatnik haunts of Venice, North Beach and
the Village in New York. Jumping into the on-the-edge lifestyle cultivated by the era, Janis
thrilled at her creativity, but almost lost herself in experiments with drugs and alcohol.

Music still called her to her in spite of its dangerous association with drugs - and then - old
Austin friend, Chet Helms, who had moved to San Francisco, called to offer her a singing
audition with a relatively obscure group called "Big Brother and the Holding Company."
I Rock 'N Roll
The #1 Female Rock & Blues Artist Of All Time!
Music Memorabilia
Janis Joplin Love Charm Necklace Janis Joplin Personally Owned & Worn
"Love" Charm Choker
This choker necklace (click to enlarge) was part of a
Janis Joplin Special Exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of
Fame -
The necklace has a "Love" charm attached to a
leather choker. After the exhibit, it was returned to  
Dorothy Joplin (Janis' mother) and she donated it to
"Save The Children" charity auction. It comes with the
original letter from  "Save The  Children" and is signed
by Dorothy Joplin and  Katie Vales (event organizer)
Excellent Condition
$2995.00