Janis Joplin's death in October 1970 made her an unfortunate member of the so-called 27 Club. Five decades on, the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll's loss is still felt by fans worldwide. Given Joplin's ...

On Oct. 4, 1970, legendary singer Janis Joplin passed away from an accidental heroin overdose in her Hollywood hotel. The singer, born on Jan. 19, 1943, and famous for her distinctively rough ...

Janis Joplin's final and posthumous release, 'Pearl', still echoes the pain felt by the famed singer decades after her untimely death.