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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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
He also credited the festival for bringing him in contact with Joplin, who then was the lead singer of the rock band Big Brother and the Holding Company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
But the list also includes the names of deceased musicians Janis Joplin and Elvis Presley.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026
She describes their sparkling years of early adulthood, when their lives intersected with an array of luminaries that included Bob Dylan, Andy Warhol, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
Then some Joplin, who’s good, and then some Aaron Copland, who Mr. Russell said was his favorite composer even though he didn’t write anything for a flutist.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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