Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin - an American blues singer, influenced rock and occasional songwriter with a highly distinctive voice.
Janis Joplin performed on four albums - two as the lead singer of San Francisco band Big Brother and The Holding Company, and two released as a solo artist.
Links http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janis_Joplin
http://www.officialjanis.com/