In October 1970, Janis Joplin died of an accidental heroin overdose. She'd been recording what would be her final album. Released posthumously, "Pearl" would soar to #1 … ...

Any fan of Janis Joplin who got to hear Pearl when it was first released in 1971 was both blessed and bereaved. The second and final solo album by the famed blues rock singer is an incredible ...

5. "Pearl," Janis' best and last album, was released posthumously in January 1971. That's three months after she died at the age of 27. 6.

Myrna Sanders: I was about 10 when she died. A few weeks later when the Pearl album came out, they'd play "Me & Bobby McGee" incessantly on the radio and I dug it, bought Pearl and learned it on ...

Janis Joplin&#151The Pearl Sessions&#151Available Everywhere Tuesday, April 17, 2012 On the occasion of Janis Joplin's birthday (January 19), Legacy Recordings is proud to announce the upcoming ...