On the 50th anniversary of her death, Janis Joplin still ignites
- Written by Leigh Carriage, Senior Lecturer in Music, Southern Cross University
Janis Joplin died 50 years ago this Sunday, aged just 27, but her songs reach beyond time. Her enduring influence and popularity can be attributed to her raw, unadulterated, fearless performances.
We respond to vocalists who can express emotions such as pain, angst and release. Joplin gave us all those in spades, delivered with a powerful,...





