Joplin
Americannoun
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Scott, 1868–1917, U.S. ragtime pianist and composer.
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a city in SW Missouri.
noun
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Janis 1943–70, US rock singer, noted for her hoarse and passionate style. Her albums include Cheap Thrills (1968) and Pearl (1971)
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Scott 1868–1917, US pianist and composer: creator of ragtime
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The record executive was a pioneer of the music industry who was instrumental in signing and developing artists including Franklin, Pink Floyd, Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith, Billy Joel, Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
In 2012, a lawyer named Joe Joplin accidentally left a pen — a gift from his wife — at a security checkpoint in a Collin County courthouse.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
Joplin sang, “Feeling good was good enough for me,” a defeatist ’60s vibe that’s sadly coming back into fashion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
"Whether there was a natural ear that was triggered, I don't know the answer to that. But when you see a Joplin or a Springsteen, you know."
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Even after Shady’s comment about Sheriff Dean and his sheriff brother-in-law in Joplin, Jinx felt strangely at ease and comforted as they made their way back to Shady’s place.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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