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Blues-influenced rock singer-songwriter (1943–1970) known for her distinctive voice and magnetic stage presence. Joplin, who performed both as the lead singer of San Francisco’s Big Brother and The Holding Company and as a solo artist, was found dead at the Landmark Hotel in Hollywood on October 4, 1970, most likely due to an overdose of heroin and whiskey. Vintage ballpoint signature, “Be beautiful…Love, Janis Joplin,” on an off-white sheet of airline stationery, folded to a size of 4 x 6.25. In very good condition, with scattered creasing, toning, and soiling, none of which detracts from Joplin’s exceptional signature. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the daugther of the original owner, stating “My mother…received Janis Joplin’s autograph from an old boyfriend in 1967 or 1968. Her old boyfriend was a stuart [sic] on a plane and met Janis Joplin and asked for her autograph. He didn’t care for her that much so he gave it to my mother.” A very bold signature from one of rock’s most pioneering women. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
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