Blues-influenced rock singer and occasional songwriter with a distinctive voice. Joplin performed on four albums recorded between 1966 and 1970, two as the lead singer of San Francisco’s Big Brother and The Holding Company, and two released as a solo artist. Joplin was found dead at the Landmark Hotel in Hollywood on October 4, 1970, most likely due to an overdose of heroin and whiskey. She was twenty-seven. Large and clear felt tip signature, “Janis Joplin,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3.25 slip. In fine condition, with staple hole to top left, and a couple trivial spots. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.
