The Queen of Rock and Roll would have been 70 today. Here are a few things you may not have known about the soul songstress.
After graduating from high school she spent one semester at Lamar State College of Technology in her homestate of Texas.
She would later transfer to University of Texas at Austin, but not complete her studies.
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She was a good student.
A blue book exam on social problems during her time in college.
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Her first recorded song was entitled "What Good Can Drinkin' Do."
20 year old Janis recorded this song at a friend's house while attending University of Texas as an art student.
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You could have seen her at Woodstock for less than $20.
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