And that’s why she’s the Queen of Rock N’ Roll ❤️

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Janis gave the world a piece of her heart 💜

Hit play on the Janis Joplin Essentials playlist here: found.ee/JanisEssential…

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🎶 Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz? 🎶

Janis’ hit “Mercedes Benz” was inspired by a late-night drive with Bobby Womack in his brand new car where she started humming the lyrics. She went to the studio to finish the track in one take.

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Did you know Chet Helms was the genius behind Janis joining Big Brother and the Holding Company? The band originally started as a four-piece until Chet Helms started seeing Janis perform in Texas coffeehouses at just 23 years old. According to Sam Andrew, “The moment Janis heard

Queen of Rock'n'Roll cast announcement!

Award winning West End performer Sharon Sexton will be sharing the role of Janis with Tony-nominated Mary Bridget Davies at London's Peacock Theatre this summer!

*Mary is scheduled to perform at all evening performances and Sharon at all

Ready to rock out in style? From graphic tees to accessories, the Janis Joplin Official Store has got you covered. 🎸

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“This next song is one that represents freedom to me and it represents evolution, and it represents authenticity, and it represents brazenness… And so ’Maybe’ is one song that in the middle of this set I do for me.” -Miley Cyrus

Janis continues to inspire generations of

“I’m representing everything they said they want.… It’s sort of like: you are what you settle for.… You’re only as much as you settle for. If you don’t settle for that and you keep fighting it, you know, you’ll end up anything you want to be… I’m just doing what I wanted to

Don't miss a brand new episode of the podcast, GO FACT YOURSELF available now on all platforms!

This episode has special guests, including Janis Joplin's siblings, Michael and Laura, and Big Brother and the Holding Company's Dave Getz!

Tune in to the episode here:

“I think Janis provided strength, as well as validation to people. She helped them stand up for themselves because they saw her doing it for herself and speaking her truth.' -Laura Joplin, Janis’ sister.

How has Janis’ authenticity influenced you?

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Introducing Kozmic Tuesday! 💙

Want to be featured and collab with the official Janis Joplin account? Share your cover and how Janis influenced your love of music using the hashtag #KozmicTuesday . Each Kozmic Tuesday, we’ll collaborate and feature a new artist on Janis Joplin's

“Sometimes I'm attracted to the 'Mercedes Benz' song because it's so like Janis, so having fun, laughing, acknowledging the craziness of life.” -Michael Joplin

ULTIMATE CLASSIC ROCK named these 5 tracks Janis' best. Which of these hits is your favorite?

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The Queen of Rock N’ Roll’s 5 most streamed hits 🎸❤️

What would you add to this list?

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“...I’ve never been premeditated enough in show business that I was worried about putting on a face, you know what I mean?” -Janis Joplin

What do you think defines a true blues singer?🎸

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“I have heard people sing ‘Summertime’ by the thousands. I have never heard anybody do ‘Summertime’ like Janis. She sent chills up my spine and I’m standing on stage watching her do it. It was just amazing. I thought she was a great entertainer and just a fun person. People loved

April showers, bring May... playlists 🎸

What Janis + friends songs would you like on a new playlist?

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How well do you know these songs? 🤔

Share how many you got right!

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Treat Mom (or yourself) to some iconic Janis Joplin merchandise and accessories this Mother's Day🌼 Get your gift in time with standard shipping if ordered by May 1st on the Janis Joplin Official site.

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The smash-hit musical A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, featuring Mary Bridget Davies, is coming to the West End in London. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Janis and her musical inspirations, including Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, and many others!

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“Janis had such good music instincts: She knew what she wanted and where she wanted it. Janis appreciated her audience and her ability to create that. She was creating her sound.” -Laura Joplin

Listen to the Queen of Rock N’ Roll’s “sound” with THE ESSENTIAL JANIS JOPLIN