About this episode

The episode explores the life and tragic story of Janis Joplin, a defining voice of the 1960s.

Janis Joplin became one of the defining voices of the 1960s, turning pain, vulnerability, and raw emotion into some of rock's most iconic performances. Her story is a heartbreaking examination of fame, self-worth, addiction, and how one extraordinary talent became one of music's greatest tragedies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• fame
• addiction
• music
• 1960s
• tragedy
• self-worth

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