Birth name: Janis Lyn Joplin Also known as: Pearl Born: January 19, 1943 Port Arthur, Texas, U.S. Died: October 4, 1970 (aged 27) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres: Psychedelic rock, blues rock, psychedelic soul Occupation(s): Singer-songwriter Instruments: Vocals, guitar Years active: 1962–70 Labels: Columbia Associated acts: Big Brother and the Holding Company, Kozmic Blues Band, Full Tilt Boogie Band, Grateful Dead, Kris Kristofferson