Janis Joplin News & Updates

The classic song recorded by Janis Joplin just three days before she died

Her zest, her humour, her fragility, her fearlessness and her audacious, unbridled talent – it’s...

Sep 28, 2026 • Yahoo

56 Years Ago Today, Janis Joplin Stepped in the Studio To Record the Haunting Kris Kristofferson Tune That Granted Her Immortality

Janis Joplin achieved immortality when she cut the Kris Kristofferson classic "Me and Bobby McGee" i...

Sep 04, 2026 • American Songwriter

Janis Joplin tribute shows bring her music to German ears in 2026

Janis Joplin’s songs return to German stages in 2026 as tribute productions like Gianna Chilla’s...

Aug 20, 2026 • ad-hoc-news

Shailene Woodley Will Play Janis Joplin In Biopic—Latest Actress Attached In Decades-Long Effort To Bring Joplin’s Life To Film

Emmy nominee Shailene Woodley will play Janis Joplin in an upcoming film about the rock musician’s...

Sep 10, 2024 • Forbes

Who's been tapped to play Janis Joplin: A timeline

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It was revealed this week that...

Oct 11, 2016 • Yahoo

What's in a Name? The Story Behind Janis Joplin

Fans of the psychedelic rock of the late Janis Joplin won't have to look far to find their favorite ...

Aug 05, 2022 • The Blood-Horse

Say hello to American Stage’s Janis Joplin

I love singing Janis’ music,” Laura Frye says. “And hopefully that comes across, and everybody...

Sep 24, 2026 • St. Pete Catalyst

A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Is a Full-Throated Tribute at the Kavinoky

A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, by Randy Johnson, directed by Megan Callhan, music direction by Karen Sax...

Sep 22, 2026 • Buffalo Rising

Janis Joplin's Scrapbook 'Days & Summers' Is an Intimate Self Portrait of a Rock Icon

Janis Joplin's siblings reflect on growing up with a budding music legend, and why they've decided t...

Aug 16, 2021 • People

Pink Says a Janis Joplin Biopic Never Happened Because Producers Wanted a ‘Happy Ending’: ‘She Overdosed’

For years, filmmakers have been trying to make a biopic about the iconic rock star Janis Joplin. Sev...

Feb 26, 2023 • The Cheat Sheet

Janis Joplin’s Car Sells for More Than $1.7 Million

Janis Joplin's old car has a new owner — who paid very handsomely for the privilege. The car in qu...

Dec 11, 2015 • Ultimate Classic Rock

The Secret Life of Janis Joplin: A Girl, Interrupted

“I managed to pass my 27 th birthday without really feeling it,” Janis Joplin remarks with tragi...

Nov 21, 2015 • The Daily Beast

Janis Joplin’s Final Letter Reveals Her Desire for 'Love' Before Her Death

When Janis Joplin died at 27 on October 4, 1970, she left behind a groundbreaking musical legacy. Bu...

Oct 04, 2025 • Yahoo

On This Day: Janis Joplin Performs Her Final Performance Ever in 1970

Janis Joplin was one of the most unique and powerful vocalists of the 20th century. She passed away ...

Aug 12, 2024 • American Songwriter

Janis Joplin Only Recorded 1 Billboard No. 1 Hit

One of the most famous rockers of the mid-1960s, Janis Joplin’s life was cut tragically short when...

Feb 20, 2020 • The Cheat Sheet

Was Janis Joplin Done in by Cheap Thrills and Kozmic Blues?

Janis Joplin’s death, like that of a fighter in the ring, was not exactly an accident. Yet it’s ...

May 27, 2017 • The Daily Beast