Joplin, Janis
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishJoplin, JanisJanis JoplinJop‧lin, Jan‧is /ˈdʒɒplɪn $ ˈdʒɑːp-, ˈdʒænɪs/ (1943–70) a US singer, known for her low rough singing voice, and for her exciting performances on stage. She died as a result of taking drugs.