A Star Is Born
Joplin is remembered for her Haight-Ashbury years in California, but the legendary rock star was actually born in Port Arthur, Texas as Janis Lyn Joplin, on January 19th, 1943, to parents Dorothy Bonita East and Seth Ward Joplin. She also had two little siblings, Michael and Laura.
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From a young age, it was clear that Janis needed a little more attention than other kids. Although she was destined to be a star, her natural-born talent didn’t give her the confidence she needed. She had plenty of insecurities and ultimately turned to drugs.