Forty-five years ago singer-songwriter Janis Joplin died of a heroin overdose on October 4, 1970 at age 27. She had blazed across the 1960s music scene, electrifying audiences with her distinctive voice and unforgettable performances. During her career Janice wrote more than 100 letters home. Inspired by these letters, her sister Laura wrote an intimate biography of this talented rock-and-roll legend.
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Laura Joplin : Love, Janis
