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Buried Alive: The Haunting and Harrowing Biography of Janis Joplin

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Janis Joplin was one of the most iconic and influential singers of all time. Her powerful voice and raw, emotional performances made her a star, but her life was also marked by tragedy. She struggled with addiction and depression, and she died at the age of 27 from a heroin overdose.

Buried Alive: The Biography of Janis Joplin

by Myra Friedman

4.4 out of 5

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Buried Alive is the definitive biography of Janis Joplin. This book tells the story of her life, from her early days in Texas to her rise to fame as one of the most popular singers in the world. It also explores the demons that haunted Joplin throughout her life, including her struggles with addiction and depression.

A Troubled Childhood

Janis Joplin was born in Port Arthur, Texas, on January 19, 1943. Her father was a successful businessman, and her mother was a homemaker. Joplin had a difficult childhood. She was often bullied at school for being overweight and having acne. She also struggled with feelings of loneliness and isolation.

In her early teens, Joplin began to rebel against her parents. She started smoking and drinking, and she dropped out of school. She also began to experiment with drugs.

A Rising Star

In 1963, Joplin moved to San Francisco. She quickly became involved in the city's burgeoning music scene. She sang with several bands, and she eventually formed her own band, Big Brother and the Holding Company.

Big Brother and the Holding Company's first album, Cheap Thrills, was released in 1968. The album was a huge success, and it made Joplin a star. She became known for her powerful voice and her raw, emotional performances.

Joplin's career continued to rise in the late 1960s. She released two more albums, I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! and Pearl. She also toured extensively, and she performed at some of the biggest music festivals of the era, including Woodstock.

A Tragic End

Joplin's life was cut short on October 4, 1970. She was found dead in her hotel room in Los Angeles from a heroin overdose. She was just 27 years old.

Joplin's death shocked the world. She was one of the most popular singers in the world, and her death was a huge loss to the music industry. She was also a talented and troubled artist, and her story is a reminder of the dangers of addiction.

Buried Alive

If you are a fan of Janis Joplin, or if you are interested in the history of rock and roll, then you need to read Buried Alive. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the life and music of one of the most iconic singers of all time.

Buried Alive: The Biography of Janis Joplin

by Myra Friedman

4.4 out of 5