The first book was written by her sister, Laura Joplin, and is titled Love, Janis. It chronicles Janis’s life through letters, interviews, and journal entries.
The second book is a biography written by Ann Wilson called Janis: Her Life and Music. Wilson offers a more in-depth look at Janis’s life, beginning with her childhood and ending with her untimely death.
Other related questions:
What is the best biography of Janis Joplin?
There is no one definitive biography of Janis Joplin. However, several books have been written about her life, including Janis: Her Life and Music by Holly George-Warren and Love, Janis by Laura Joplin.
How much was Janis Joplin worth when she passed away?
There is no definitive answer to this question, as Janis Joplin’s exact net worth at the time of her death is unknown. However, she was a successful musician and had amassed a significant fortune during her lifetime.
Who was Janis Joplin romantically involved with?
There is no definitive answer to this question, as Janis Joplin’s romantic life was quite private. However, it is known that she was briefly involved with country singer Kris Kristofferson in 1970, and she also had a long-term relationship with her manager, Albert Grossman.
Why did they call Janis Joplin Pearl?
There is no one definitive answer to this question; it is likely that there are multiple reasons why Joplin was given the nickname “Pearl.” One possibility is that Joplin’s manager, Albert Grossman, gave her the nickname after seeing her perform with Big Brother and the Holding Company at the Fillmore West in San Francisco; he reportedly said that she was “like a pearl” on stage. Another possibility is that Joplin herself chose the nickname as a reference to her favorite song, “Oh, Shenandoah,” which contains the lyrics “I long to see you, my darling / I long to see your pearl.”
Bibliography
- Janis: Her Life and Music – Holly George-Warren – Amazon UK
- Buried Alive – The Biography of Janis Joplin Paperback
- Buried Alive: The Biography of Janis Joplin – Goodreads
- On the Road with Janis Joplin by John Byrne Cooke
- A New Biography of Janis Joplin Captures the Pain and Soul …
- Janis Joplin – Wikipedia
- Buried Alive: The Biography of Janis Joplin. By Myra … – JSTOR