Legacy
Joplin had wrapped up the production of her album, unaware it would be her swan song. Tragically, she passed away before its release, never knowing the heights it would reach. Posthumously, the album soared to the top of the charts, becoming her most successful work. Unbeknownst to her, her soulful rendition of “Me and Bobby McGee” would echo through time, reaching number one and immortalizing her in the annals of music history.
Since her untimely demise, Janis has become an immortal legend, with a whopping 18.5 million albums sold posthumously. She has served as a muse for a legion of female artists, including Juliette Lewis, Joan Jett, Alicia Keys, Florence Welch, Stevie Nicks, and P!nk. A quarter-century after her death, she was rightfully inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2013, Hollywood honored her with a star on their Walk of Fame, a ceremony attended by her siblings, Michael and Laura.